General FAQs
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Can you help me with an Asylum case?
We are sorry but we have no capacity to take on asylum cases from new enquiries. Can we suggest you look on the Law Society website where you will find a list of Solicitors who specialise in Immigration law. The website address is www.lawsociety.org.uk....
Do you offer legal aid?
We do offer legal aid but unfortunately we have no capacity to take on new legal aid cases at present.
Do you offer a free consultation?
If you are based in the UK and are looking to make an application, we provide a free call with one of our team over the telephone who will listen to what you have to say and try and point you in the right direction. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] Would you like me ...
How much do you charge?
Our fees represent excellent value for money and are transparent, based on an hourly rate of £185 per hour (£222 including VAT) for personal applications and for business applications from £275 per hour (£330 including VAT). Applications and appeals var...
What are your office hours?
We’re open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Do you offer free advice?
No, we do not give free advice, we offer a free enquiry for new applications with one of our team but we do not give advice on individual cases without investing time in getting to know your circumstances. Our advice is always comprehensive and accurate.
Where are you based?
Our head office is in Middlesbrough. We also have an office in Wakefield. We also are very used to working remotely with clients who do not wish to have an office based appointment
Where do you operate?
We help clients from every part of the UK from our offices in Middlesbrough Wakefield.
Can you help with an Immigration case?
We are a specialist firm of Immigration Solicitors. Yes we can help. As specialists we can help with any immigration application, appeal, or advice. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, someone from the team ...
I need help with (personal clients)
Asylum Fresh ClaimsBritish Citizenship- NaturalisationEEA NationalsIndefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)Spouse, Partner Family VisasStudy VisasVisit Visas OK, I can get a member of the team to contact you to discuss this. If I could take your name, email a...
Are you regulated?
Yes, we’re authorised regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA No 67788.
I need help with (business clients)
Sponsorship LicensesIntra Company transfersBusiness VisitorsInvestors EntrepreneursSportspersonsCorporate Compliance OK, I can get a member of the team to contact you to discuss this. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, we’ll...
Can you help with a domestic violence (DV) case?
No, sorry, we do not have capacity to take on DV cases at the moment.
Can you help with a Deportation case?
No, sorry, we do not have capacity to take on Deportation cases at the moment.
I am based overseas, can I speak to someone?
I am sorry but we are not able to assist with clients based overseas.
Christmas opening hours
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Can you help with a Detention case?
No, sorry we do not have capacity to take on detention cases at the moment.
Can you help with visa to other countries eg USA?
No, we only provide advice regarding Immigration into the UK not emigration from the UK or visas to other countries.
Can you notarise documents?
We do not provide this service.
Can I park at your offices?
There is ample parking in car parks close to all of our offices
Can you assist me remotely?
We are very used to helping clients from all over the world and can communicate via telephone, email, whatsapp, zoom, skype as well as MS Teams. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, someone from the team will...
Do you have any reviews I can read?
Yes, we have many positive reviews regarding our service. You can read them here - https://www.hallidayreeves.com/reviews/
I’m looking for a job, do you have any vacancies?
You can find our latest list of job opportunities here - https://www.hallidayreeves.com/careers/
Can you help me with a different area of law eg a Will, conveyance,accident,divorce?
No, we are Specialist Immigration Solicitors and cannot help with other areas of law.
I have been on Companies House and Halliday Reeves Ltd is showing as no longer trading, what is the position?
Our Solicitors practice has been trading since 1994 and is still very much trading. Halliday Reeves Solicitors is a traditional partnership and not a limited company, hence we do not appear on Companies House. You can check us out on the SRA website tha...