National Recognition for Locally-based Law Firm

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Berris Law appears in Legal 500 UK for its criminal practice

and Julian Hayes and Seema Dosaj . Picture: YouTube

October 10, 2024

A law firm with has two offices in Ealing and Hammersmith is celebrating being ranked in the Legal 500 UK 2025 Guide for its criminal practice.

Berris Law LLP has been recognised for its work representing clients charged with a multitude of crimes including drug offences, murder, and terrorism.

The crime team at Berris Law is run by two of the most experienced and respected defence lawyers in London: Seema Dosaj and Julian Hayes. They have been staunch defenders of legal aid over the years, and say they put client care before remuneration and campaign for a fairer and better society. At a time when many firms no longer offer legal aid funded representation, Berris Law continues to provide access to justice to anyone who needs it.

The Legal 500, a legal directory, analyses the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date information.

The rankings are based on a series of criteria, which see them highlight the practice area teams who are providing the most innovative advice to their clients. The pioneering research is based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms and interviews with private practice lawyers, and a team of researchers.

Commenting on the latest ranking, Senior Partner, Julian Hayes said, “We are delighted to have been recognised in the Legal 500 for our criminal work. It is testament to our hard-working team of passionate lawyers who work tirelessly to receive justice for our clients. The cuts to legal aid and the lack of funding in the area has meant that many firms can no longer offer this support. We are proud to be one of the minority still putting access to justice at the forefront of the judicial system.”

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