Harari Legal

Welcome to Harari Legal, Chambers of Emily Saji.

Harari Legal provides clear, strategic legal advice and strong representation in criminal matters, public law, licensing and regulatory enforcement. Acting for individuals, businesses, and public bodies, with a practical and client-focused approach, that is committed to achieving effective outcomes at every stage.


Harari Legal is led by Emily Saji, a barrister with extensive in-house experience as a Senior Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, Regulatory Lawyer for the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and Litigation Lawyer and Legal adviser for Local Authorities. Emily served as a Lawyer on the Independent Inquiry on Afghanistan on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, further deepening her expertise in high-level public and international law matters. Emily's deep sector knowledge delivers results with professionalism, discretion and clarity.

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Harari Legal
Public, Regulatory, & Criminal law, United Kingdom

Practice Areas

At Harari Legal, we provide the following legal services.

TRADING STANDARDS

  • Prosecution for Local Authorities
  • Regulatory Enforcement
  • Defence of individuals & businesses 
  • Advice at investigation stage 
  • Advocacy in Magistrates’ & Crown Court
  • Appeals against enforcement action


Trading Standards

LICENSING

  • Alcohol, taxi, gambling, & regulatory
  • Act for applicants & licensing authorities
  • Licensing sub-committee hearings
  • Policy advice for Local Authorities
  • Licensing Appeals 
  • Judicial review of licensing decisions 


Licensing 

JUDICIAL REVIEW

  • Act for claimants & public bodies
  • Advice on merits & strategy 
  • Urgent applications & interim relief
  • Draft grounds & skeleton arguments
  • Representation at permission, substantive hearings, & appeals


Judicial Review

CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS

  • Prosecutions for CPS, Local Authorities & Trading Standards
  • General Crime 
  • Health and Safety Prosecutions
  • Regulatory Prosecutions 
  • Advocacy in Magistrates’ & Crown Court


Criminal Prosecutions 

CRIMINAL DEFENCE

  • Representation at all stages 
  • General Crime 
  • Serious & organised crime
  • Business Crime & regulatory offences
  • Public order, protest-related offences
  • Appeals against Conviction & Sentence 


Criminal Defence 

PUBLIC/DIRECT ACCESS

Emily Saji is authorised to accept instructions from members of the public and professional clients under the BSB Public Access Scheme.


Public Access Scheme 


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BSB Pubic Access Guidance


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About Harari Legal

Harari Legal is a modern, forward-thinking chambers offering expert representation and strategic legal advice. Our approach is client-centred and solution-driven, grounded in integrity, focused on outcomes, and committed to justice. We act on behalf of individuals, businesses, public bodies, and regulators.


Emily brings a rare blend of courtroom expertise and policy insight to every case, shaped by her experience across government, regulatory, and criminal justice sectors.


At Harari Legal, we believe in clear communication, fearless advocacy, and legal services that reflect the complexity and urgency of the real world.

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Public, Regulatory, & Criminal law Legal Team

Meet the team

Before completing her pupillage, Emily worked as a paralegal in the CPS Serious Economic, Organised Crime and International Directorate, where she supported complex matters before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. She served as an Officer at the National Crime Agency, in the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit, specialising in criminal finances and labour exploitation. Emily additionally has experience within central government at the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office, ensuring strategic implementation of ministerial policy. 


Emily Saji

Head of Chambers
Called to the Bar in 2016. Emily's current practice at Harari Legal focuses on crime, public law, licensing and regulatory enforcement. In 2023 she was honoured with the CPS Excellence Award for her contribution to Training and Development. Emily is authorised to accept instructions directly from individuals and organisations under the Public Access Scheme. She is known for her clear, strategic advice and tenacious advocacy.

Esnath Orlando

Head Clerk
Esnath brings extensive experience in administration, finance, and operations to her role as Head Clerk at Harari Legal. With a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, she manages Chambers’ daily operations, including case administration, client billing, compliance, and supplier relationships. Her strong financial acumen and meticulous approach helps ensure Harari Legal delivers a seamless, professional service to all clients and stakeholders.

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Tel: 01634 944379

Email: clerks@hararilegal.co.uk

Address

Innovation Centre Medway, Maidstone Road
Chatham , Kent ME5 9FD

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