Looking for an experienced judicial review solicitor in London? Alexander James Solicitors act for clients across London and the wider Greater London area on the full range of judicial review matters. Judicial review is the court process for challenging the lawfulness of a decision, action or failure to act by a public body, regulator or lower court. We act for individuals and businesses through every stage of the procedure.
About our judicial review service
We advise on the three established grounds of judicial review — illegality, irrationality and procedural impropriety — together with breaches of the Human Rights Act 1998 and retained EU principles.
Our work covers immigration and asylum judicial reviews, planning and licensing decisions, regulator action, prison and parole decisions, NHS and education decisions, and challenges to statutory guidance and policy.
Strict pre-action time limits apply (usually three months from the decision, and sooner in some categories such as planning). We move quickly to issue pre-action correspondence and, where necessary, lodge urgent applications for interim relief.
- Immigration & asylum judicial review
- Planning & licensing challenges
- Regulator decision challenges
- Education & NHS decisions
- Prison & parole decisions
- Pre-action protocol letters
- Urgent interim relief & injunctions
- Substantive hearings & appeals
Why choose Alexander James Solicitors in London
London, in Greater London, is home to a vibrant economy spanning financial services, fintech and crypto, professional services. We act for clients across City of London, Canary Wharf, Westminster, Camden and the surrounding wards. Our office is two hours by direct Avanti service from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, with regular direct services from Euston, plus video and in-person meetings on request, so attending in person is straightforward when needed.
- Partner-led judicial review advice with direct access to a qualified solicitor — no call centres, no juniors handling your file unsupervised.
- Established Manchester practice covering London and the wider Greater London area, with a deep understanding of the local courts, regulators and business community.
- Transparent, fixed-fee pricing wherever the scope allows, with a written cost estimate provided before you commit to instructing us.
- Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 637901) — the assurance of a fully insured, regulated UK law firm.
- Practical, commercial outcomes — we focus on the result you need, whether that is a settlement, a successful application or a court order.
Common judicial review issues in London
Common matters we are instructed on by London clients include: • FCA authorisation for payment institutions and EMIs • sponsor licence compliance for fast-growing employers • high-value commercial litigation • complex immigration and naturalisation matters While each case turns on its own facts, we routinely deal with these patterns of work and know how the local courts and regulators approach them.
Our process
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Initial consultation
Confidential discussion of your matter, the documents available and any time-critical deadlines that apply.
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Strategy & costs
A clear written assessment of your options, realistic prospects and a stage-by-stage costs estimate so you can decide how to proceed.
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Active progression
We carry out the agreed work — drafting, correspondence, negotiation or court proceedings — keeping you fully informed at each stage.
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Resolution
We secure the best available outcome and advise on any next steps, enforcement or follow-on work required.
Benefits of instructing a local judicial review solicitor for London
Local court knowledge
We are familiar with Royal Courts of Justice, Central London County Court, Central Family Court and the First-tier Tribunal at Field House and Taylor House. and know how matters typically progress through them.
Sector understanding
Our work in London spans financial services, fintech and crypto, professional services — so we understand the commercial pressures behind your instruction.
Easy access
Regular direct services from Euston, plus video and in-person meetings on request — or meet us by video at a time that suits you.
Speak to a judicial review solicitor for London today
Confidential, partner-led advice from a fully regulated UK law firm. Most enquiries from Londonreceive a same-day response.
Judicial Review solicitors in London — frequently asked questions
- Do you offer judicial review consultations to clients in London?
- Yes. We offer in-person, telephone and video consultations for London clients. Our office at 59 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester is regular direct services from Euston, plus video and in-person meetings on request, and we are happy to arrange a meeting at a time that suits you.
- How much do judicial review solicitor services cost in London?
- Our judicial review fees in London are quoted up-front, with fixed-fee options available for defined stages. We will give you a clear written estimate after the initial consultation so you can decide how to proceed.
- Which courts do you attend for London matters?
- We regularly appear at Royal Courts of Justice, Central London County Court, Central Family Court and the First-tier Tribunal at Field House and Taylor House. and instruct specialist counsel where the matter requires it.
- What is the time limit for judicial review?
- Generally three months from the date of the decision, and "promptly" in any event. Planning and procurement decisions have shorter limits — six weeks and 30 days respectively.
- What remedies can the court grant?
- The court can quash the decision, order the public body to act or stop acting, declare the law, and in limited cases award damages. Most successful claims result in the decision being retaken lawfully.
- Can I get legal aid for judicial review?
- Legal aid may be available for some judicial review work, subject to merits and means tests. We will discuss funding options at the outset of your matter.