Vijay is a superb advocate. In court, he is composed, articulate, and well prepared.The Legal 500, 2024
Vijay is an excellent barrister to work with as he is very approachable, knowledgeable, and will always meet deadlines. He is skilled at working with vulnerable young people and will ensure during conferences and hearings that they are relaxed and informed in a clear manner.The Legal 500, 2024
An excellent, thoughtful advocate with a diligent approach. He is absolutely committed.Chambers and Partners 2023
He is brilliant, brilliant and again brilliant. He's down to earth, kind and pleasant. Clients love him.Chambers and Partners 2023
A pleasure to work with, fantastically bright, an excellent strategist and very committed to his clients.Chambers and Partners 2023
His knowledge in deportation cases is incredible, and his tactics are fantastic. He is a pleasant and kind barrister whom clients love.Chambers and Partners 2023
An excellent barrister with strong commercial vision.Chambers and Partners 2023
Vijay is my usual go to barrister for anything complex or unusual given his ability to consider issues outside of the box. Vijay is always willing to discuss difficult cases, offering not just legal but also practical advice. Vijay responds to correspondence promptly and meets deadlines in a timely fashion. His written work is of a high standard, detailed and focused. Vijay's advocacy skills are excellent. He is always well-prepared for every hearing and is able to respond to intense scrutiny of the most hostile of judges. I would not hesitate to recommend Vijay in these types of case. The Legal 500, 2022
Leading Junior Civil Liberties & Human Rights - Northern (Bar): A respected junior offering broad-based expertise in areas such as immigration, prison law and data protection. He is particularly well known for his deft handling of matters involving vulnerable adults. He is also noted for tackling cases involving prisoners subjected to racism. He has handled a number of actions against the police.
"He is well known for his work in prison and immigration cases."
Recent work: Acted in AB v SSHD, a case where the claimant, in a witness protection programme, could not be deported without breaching their Article 3 rights. Chambers and Partners 2019
Leading Junior Administrative & Public Law - Northern/North Eastern (Bar): Has considerable experience of acting in administrative and public law matters involving immigration and prison law decisions. He has notable experience representing children and other vulnerable claimants. His public law practice is informed by his expertise in civil liberties and human rights, and he frequently handles discrimination claims against public bodies. He is regularly instructed in relation to age assessment matters.
"Incredibly diligent, thorough and has a keen eye for detail in public cases. He works relentlessly and has achieved successful outcomes on each occasion." "His manner instils confidence in clients, while he remains analytical in his presentation and understanding of the case."
Recent work: Appeared in a judicial review of refusal to grant humanitarian protection or indefinite leave to remain due to the applicant's past criminal offending.Chambers and Partners 2019
Leading Junior Immigration - Northern/North Eastern (Bar): Undertakes a wide range of immigration and asylum work, most notably on behalf of vulnerable adults and children. He is experienced before the Administrative Court and draws on his public law experience to advise on detention and sponsorship matters. He has recently handled a range of complex cases concerning leave to remain and Article 8 right to family life. He also has experience in human trafficking cases.
"He has a varied practice and is efficient and competent."
Recent work: Acted in an ongoing appeal to the Court of Appeal following the Upper Tribunal dismissing a claim for judicial review against the refusal of an application by an entrepreneur.Chambers and Partners 2019
He finds unconventional solutions to problems.The UK Legal 500 2019
Leading Junior Immigration (Northern and North Eastern): Undertakes a wide range of immigration and asylum work, most notably on behalf of vulnerable adults and children. He is experienced before the Administrative Court and draws on his public law experience to advise on detention and sponsorship matters. He has recently handled a range of complex cases concerning leave to remain and Article 8 right to family life. Strengths: "He provides a great service for clients and instructing solicitors." "He is a good advocate who has a very broad knowledge of immigration law and procedure. He is always helpful in going the extra mile to provide advice, guidance and support." Recent work: Represented an entrepreneur in a judicial review of a refusal to grant leave to remain. Chambers and Partners 2018
Leading Junior Civil Liberties and Human Rights (Northern): Respected junior offering broad-based expertise in areas such as immigration, prison law and data protection. He is particularly well known for his deft handling of matters involving vulnerable adults. He is noted for tackling cases involving prisoners subjected to racism. Strengths: "He is well known with a good reputation, a good solid lawyer." "He is effective in court and has a good plan for winning a case." Recent work: Acted in Prisoner F v Ministry of Justice, a case concerning a prisoner subjected to relentless racism including physical assaults.Chambers and Partners 2018
Leading Junior Administrative and Public Law (Northern and North Eastern): Has considerable experience of acting in administrative and public law matters involving immigration and prison law decisions. He has notable experience representing children and other vulnerable claimants. His public law practice is informed by his expertise in civil liberties and human rights, and he frequently handles discrimination claims against public bodies. Strengths: "He is very well organised, effective in court, and he is someone who has a good plan for winning a case. His preparation is good and his communication is effective." "His work is exceptional and his compassion is boundless." "He is very easy to approach, obliging and helpful." Recent work: Represented an autistic teenager who was falsely imprisoned by the police on the basis that she was drunk.Chambers and Partners 2018
Public Law - Leading Junior: A good advocate with very broad knowledge of immigration law.The UK Legal 500 2017
Leading Junior Civil Liberties and Human Rights (Northern): Respected junior offering broad-based expertise in areas such as immigration, prison law and data protection. He is particularly well known for his deft handling of matters involving vulnerable adults. Chamber and Partners 2017
Leading Junior Immigration (Northern and North Eastern): Undertakes a wide range of immigration and asylum work, most notably on behalf of vulnerable adults and children. He is experienced before the Administrative Court and draws on his public law experience to advise on detention and sponsorship matters.
Strengths: "He is practical and good on the law." "He is pragmatic in the face of difficult judges."
Chambers and Partners 2017
Leading Junior Administrative and Public Law (Northern and North Eastern): Has considerable experience of acting in administrative and public law matters involving immigration and prison law decisions. He has notable experience representing children and other vulnerable claimants. Strengths: "He is good at running legal points and isn't frightened of innovative legal arguments. A capable barrister."
Chambers and Partners 2017
Leading Junior Administrative and Public Law (Northern and North Eastern): Highly regarded for his burgeoning public law practice that has a focus on immigration and prison law work. He regularly handles complex cases in the higher courts and has enjoyed recent success in the Supreme Court in cases concerning the ECHR. Strengths: "He takes the time to consider every possible angle on complicated matters." "He is most personable and excellent in his relations with me and my clients. He is thoughtful and thorough and has dealt with challenging novel issues." Recent work: Successfully represented the appellant in a landmark Supreme Court case which held that indeterminate sentence prisoners are given a reasonable opportunity to rehabilitate themselves under Article 5 of the ECHR.Chambers and Partners 2016
Leading Junior Civil Liberties and Human Rights (Northern): Highly regarded for the depth of his knowledge in prison law and immigration. He is widely recognised for his expertise in actions brought under Article 5 ECHR. He has a strong public law background and is frequently engaged in judicial review proceedings on behalf of children and vulnerable individuals.Chambers and Partners 2016
Leading Junior Immigration (Northern and North Eastern): A recognised human rights expert, particularly well known for his expertise in immigration cases that involve children. He is regularly instructed by clients seeking to utilise his experience in prison law to assist with immigration detention cases.Chambers and Partners 2016
Public Law - Leading Junior: An expert in cases against the state.The UK Legal 500 2016
Leading Junior Administrative and Public Law (Northern): Enjoys a growing reputation for the quality of his public law practice. He focuses particularly on human rights issues arising in the context of prison law and immigration. "He is a careful and effective advocate who commands trust and respect. He handles the complexities of cases very well and gives very helpful advice." Successfully brought judicial review proceedings against the Justice Secretary in relation to a prisoner who had repeatedly been denied access to his children, despite the Secretary having previously conceded proceedings on the same issue.Chambers and Partners 2015
Leading Junior Civil Liberties and Human Rights (Northern): A public law specialist who has developed a strong practice in civil liberties and human rights work, assisted by his considerable expertise in prison and immigration law. He is also an expert in cases relating to religious freedom. "He's very, very bright and a tenacious advocate." He represented the two claimants in a significant Supreme Court case concerning the right of prisoners to an oral hearing when their sentence is reviewed by the Parole Board. The case established that not allowing prisoners a hearing was a violation of procedural fairness and their rights under the ECHR.Chambers and Partners 2015
Leading Junior Immigration (Northern): An expert in cases involving detained migrants, children and the ECHR. He also has a burgeoning practice assisting organisations with obtaining sponsor licences. "He is very thorough in his preparation, shows confidence in court, and is also very knowledgeable and easy to work with." Chambers and Partners 2015
Public Law - Leading Junior: Clear, logical, passionate, and excellent with clients.The UK Legal 500 2015
Civil Liberties and Human Rights (Northern): Handles human rights matters arising in the fields of public law, prison law and immigration. He is experienced in cases involving children and vulnerable adults, and in cases concerning the sentencing of prisoners.
Chambers and Partners 2014
Immigration (Northern): Recommended for his considerable expertise across the gamut of immigration and asylum law. He is noted for his focus on cases concerning vulnerable clients or minors.Chambers and Partners 2014
Administrative and Public Law (Northern): Impresses observers with his handling of public law, immigration law and prison law.Chambers and Partners 2014
Public Law - Leading Junior: Takes great care with his preparation.The UK Legal 500 2014
Up-and-coming Junior in Civil Liberties and Human Rights (Northern): Vijay Jagadesham is gaining plaudits for conducting a prison law practice with a recognised focus on foreign national prisoners. Sources confirm that he is "very approachable and able to turn work around very quickly". Chambers and Partners 2013
Up-and-coming Junior in Administrative and Public Law (The Regions): Others at the set include Vijay Jagadesham, a highly rated public law practitioner, who is especially strong on immigration and prison law. He is "very bright, and good at spotting legal issues and making sure they are pursued fully." Chambers and Partners 2013
Leading Junior in Immigration (Northern): Vijay Jagadesham is widely praised by fellow practitioners and is singled out as a particularly promising counsel. His work concerning foreign national prisoners is regarded as ground-breaking and reflects the nature of his practice which centres on the interaction between immigration and human rights law.Chambers and Partners 2013
Leading Junior in Immigration (Northern): Children and immigration matters are a big part of Vijay Jagadesham's practice. He is "excellent with clients and a first choice if the case concerns children or vulnerable clients," say clients. He "has a detailed and thorough knowledge of the law".Chambers and Partners 2012
Leading Junior in Immigration (Northern): ...singled out for his "imaginative approach to complex cases" and is particularly good on the interplay between prison law and immigration.Chambers and Partners 2011
Regional Bar - Northern Circuit - Regulatory and Public Law: At Garden Court North Chambers, Vijay Jagadesham is a barrister who has flourished in the recent past and demonstrates excellent skills as an advocate.The UK Legal 500 2011
