S. A. Jamali & Co., established in 1948 by Mr. Shaukat Ali Jamali, is one of Hyderabad’s oldest and most respected law firms. With a legacy in constitutional and civil law, the firm was revitalized in 2013 by Mr. Muhammad Najeeb Jamali and now operates under a three-partner leadership, advising local and international clients in litigation, corporate, and advisory matters.
With a dynamic international practice, strong academic background and extensive experience, Zahab is one of the senior and seasoned Partners at S. A. Jamali & Co.
He is a practicing barrister of the Honourable Society of Lincolns Inn and was admitted to the Bar in 2009.
He holds a double masters and double bachelors in law to his credit, whilst being a double gold-medalist at University. Zahab is the founding and managing Partner at S A J Legal Solicitors in London and concurrently Partner and Head of Immigration and Public Law at Ashton Ross Law (London) since 2018, and Head of Chambers at Barristers’ Hub since 2021.
His achievements and reputation as a fearless and formidable counsel belie his age and speak volumes of his professional commitment.
Zahab’s transnational litigation experience spans over nearly two decades with more than 500 noteworthy and reported cases to his credit.
He primarily specializes in immigration claims involving unlawful detention and removal/deportation proceedings as well as challenging the Home Office policies on human rights grounds, Tier 1 Entrepreneurs and other generic refusals on the point-based system. He has also extensively challenged the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in respect of Covid-19 related cases, in particular on the issue of managed quarantine. He is also considered a champion at Judicial Review claims.
However, immigration is not his only forte. Zahab has also successfully carved a niche for himself in civil litigation. His recent involvement in a multi-million pound housing association dispute, regular engagement in urgent cases for injunctive relief, proficiency in cost claims, oversees contentious litigation for dual national clients and routine handling of property as well as commercial cases reflect the diversity of his practice and client confidence.
Zahab has a knack for dissecting complex arguments with his convincing and articulate advocacy skills with a result-oriented and tactful approach before the bench, making him a much sought-after lawyer.
Zahab routinely undertakes corporate and advisory work for his local and international corporate clients in respect of regulatory and compliance matters.
He is also an expert at corporate immigration providing guidance and facilitating applicants for Tier 1 Entrepreneur/Investor visa and Sponsor licenses and visas.
Additionally, Zahab is an active multimedia speaker advising on developments in the realm of public law and implications of legal amendments on the prospective UK migrants.
His legal acumen is so thorough that he frequently advises other law firms on complex matters of law, particularly with respect to immigration laws and visa policies.
