Sheroy Zaq

He is ranked as an ‘Associate to Watch’ in Chambers and Partners 2025 (Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant). The legal directories describe him as having “superb judgement” and being “a joy to deal with”. Most recently, Sheroy acted as a lead solicitor in the landmark judicial review challenge to the Government’s Rwanda policy, resulting in victory for his clients at the UK Supreme Court in November 2023.

Sheroy holds particular expertise in representing clients in relation to first instance asylum claims, in addition to meticulously navigating the appellate process if so required. He is also well-versed in obtaining injunctive relief against removal from the United Kingdom and successfully challenging the lawfulness of immigration detention. Sheroy places great emphasis on client care in every one of his cases, putting the aims and objectives of those that he represents firmly at the forefront of his practice.

Sheroy qualified as a Solicitor in 2016 and joined Payne Hicks Beach in 2024 as a Senior Associate.