Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in London
Established in 2011, Caveat Solicitors has built a reputation for delivering expert legal services across London and surrounding areas. Our principal, Rehana Choudhry, brings over two decades of experience in family and child care law, having qualified as a solicitor in 1998. With offices in Shepherds Bush and Harrow, we combine local community engagement with nationwide reach, offering specialist accreditation in family law, criminal defence, and immigration. Our team includes Resolution-accredited solicitors, Law Society Children's Panel members, and immigration specialists with extensive experience in complex cases.We hold legal aid contracts in family and criminal law, complemented by flexible private funding options. Our commitment to pro bono work and partnerships with charities reflects our dedication to accessible justice. With a focus on minimising litigation stress, we prioritise cost-effective solutions while maintaining rigorous advocacy when required. Our expertise extends to high-profile criminal cases, international family law matters, and business immigration, supported by a track record of successful outcomes in both courts and negotiations.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Immigration Services
Motoring Offences
Legal Aid Advice
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Established in 2011 with specialist family law accreditation
- Led by solicitors with 20+ years' experience in complex cases
- Free legal helpline for initial English law guidance
- Hold legal aid contracts in family and criminal defence matters
- Bilingual staff supporting diverse client communication needs
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Children's Panel
- Resolution
Services
Family Law
Specialist family law services covering child custody, domestic abuse injunctions, and financial settlements. Our accredited solicitors provide urgent protective measures and long-term solutions for complex family disputes. We combine legal aid eligibility with flexible private funding options.
Criminal Defence
Comprehensive criminal defence representation from police stations to Crown Court. Our Higher Court-qualified solicitors handle serious charges including murder, fraud, and drug conspiracies. We offer pre-arrest advice and specialist barrister collaboration for optimal case outcomes.
Immigration Services
Full immigration law support including visas, asylum claims, and citizenship applications. Our Level 2-accredited team advises businesses on sponsorship licences and handles complex cases involving human rights and family reunification under UK immigration rules.
Motoring Offences
Specialist representation for driving offences including DUI and speeding. We provide fixed-fee packages for court appearances and mitigation strategies to protect clients' livelihoods from driving conviction consequences.
Legal Aid Advice
Assessment and assistance with legal aid eligibility under LASPO regulations. We maintain contracts for family and criminal law cases while offering transparent private payment plans for non-eligible matters.
People
Rehana Choudhry
Principal Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 1998 with specialist accreditation in family and child care law. Member of Law Society Children's Panel since 2003 and Resolution since 2010. Runs legal advice surgeries for London charities.
Niral Patel
Family Law Solicitor
Specialist in public law children cases since 2009. Accredited by Law Society's Children Panel and Resolution in private law children matters. Represents vulnerable clients in complex care proceedings.
Pooja Verma
Immigration Solicitor
Level 2 senior immigration caseworker with expertise in business visas and asylum appeals. Holds enhanced CRB clearance and represents clients in First-tier Tribunal proceedings.
James Liasis
Criminal Defence Solicitor
Higher Rights-qualified solicitor specialising in serious criminal cases including murder and fraud. Successfully represented clients in Court of Appeal and high-profile national press cases.
Sinead McCaffrey
Criminal Paralegal
Experienced paralegal in criminal defence with focus on vulnerable clients. Assisted in high-profile murder and drug conspiracy cases while managing youth offender caseloads.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, criminal defence, immigration, and motoring offences with accredited specialists in each practice area.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We hold legal aid contracts for family and criminal law matters. Eligibility will be assessed during your initial consultation under LASPO regulations.
Do you offer fixed fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed fees for immigration applications and motoring offence representation with transparent cost breakdowns.
How quickly can I get emergency legal help?
Our free legal helpline operates weekdays 9:30-11:30. Urgent family law cases receive same-day protective court applications.
Are your solicitors accredited specialists?
Yes, our team includes Law Society Children's Panel members and Resolution-accredited specialists in domestic abuse cases.
Can you handle international legal matters?
Our immigration department manages global cases while family law solicitors handle international child custody and relocation matters.
