Harari Legal is a modern chambers led by Emily Saji, Barrister, specializing in criminal law, public law, licensing, and regulatory enforcement. Standing out for its strategic legal advice and strong courtroom representation, the firm serves individuals, businesses, and public bodies across the United Kingdom with a practical, client-focused approach committed to achieving effective outcomes.
Emily Saji brings extensive in-house experience from roles as a Senior Crown Prosecutor, Regulatory Lawyer for the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and Litigation Lawyer for Local Authorities, including high-level work on the Independent Inquiry on Afghanistan. Her deep sector knowledge ensures professionalism, discretion, and clarity in handling complex cases, supported by a solution-driven ethos grounded in integrity and justice.
Services Offered
- Barrister services
- Business attorney
- Civil law attorney
- Criminal defence lawyer
- Law firm representation
- Legal services
- Trial lawyer advocacy
- Trading Standards prosecution for Local Authorities
- Regulatory enforcement defence for individuals and businesses
- Advice at investigation stage
- Advocacy in Magistrates’ and Crown Court
- Appeals against enforcement action
- Licensing (alcohol, taxi, gambling, regulatory)
- Acting for applicants and licensing authorities
- Licensing sub-committee hearings
- Policy advice for Local Authorities
- Licensing appeals
- Judicial review of licensing decisions
- Judicial review (acting for claimants and public bodies)
- Advice on merits and strategy
- Urgent applications and interim relief
- Draft grounds and skeleton arguments
- Representation at permission, substantive hearings, and appeals
- Criminal prosecutions for CPS, Local Authorities, and Trading Standards
- General crime prosecutions
- Health and Safety prosecutions
- Regulatory prosecutions
- Serious and organised crime defence
- Business crime and regulatory offences defence
- Public order and protest-related offences defence
- Appeals against conviction and sentence
- Public/Direct Access services (under BSB Public Access Scheme)
Harari Legal operates throughout the United Kingdom, with Emily Saji authorized to accept direct instructions from the public and professional clients. Notable achievements include Emily’s receipt of the CPS Excellence Award for Training and Development in 2023, reflecting a commitment to excellence in legal practice.
