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Diversity

This Equality and Diversity Policy applies to all our employees, job applicants, and individuals such as agency staff, consultants and volunteers who are not our employees, but who work for us (our workers).

We retain data in compliance with the GDPR.

Recruitment, selection, and progression

We are committed to avoiding discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in all our dealings with our clients, our workers, and third parties, in employment and partnership, recruitment and selection, training and conditions of service and progression, the delivery of services to clients and in the instruction of barristers and experts. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability or age, pregnancy (‘the grounds’).

Our procedure for complaints and disciplinary issues in breach of this policy

If you think you have been disadvantaged or harassed on any grounds you should raise the matter at once by speaking to the COLP. Allegations regarding potential breaches of this policy will be treated in confidence and investigated. If, after investigation, a worker has harassed any other worker, client, or supplier on any grounds or otherwise acted in breach of this policy, that worker will be subject to disciplinary action. In serious cases, such behavior may constitute gross misconduct and may result in summary dismissal. We will always take a strict approach to breaches of this policy. If a third party supplier or client indicates that they have been disadvantaged on any grounds, then the individual or company will be invited to raise the matter by using the Complaints Procedure. If, after the investigation, there is evidence of any breach of this policy, appropriate action will be taken, which may include disciplinary measures.

What is discrimination?

Discrimination may be direct or indirect and it may occur intentionally or unintentionally. Direct discrimination occurs where someone is put at a disadvantage for a reason related to one or more of the grounds set out above, for example, rejecting an applicant based on race. Indirect discrimination occurs where an individual is subject to an unjustified factor, which puts them at a particular disadvantage because of, for example, their gender or race. Discrimination also includes victimization, which is a less favourable treatment because of the action taken to assert legal rights against discrimination or to assist a colleague in that regard, and harassment. More details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/discrimination-your-rights/discrimination-at-work

Our procedures for monitoring diversity and collating equality data

We monitor our Workforce diversity by asking all workers to complete a questionnaire annually, which we will then review, acting upon any issues or concerns.

We monitor diversity in our Recruitment procedures to ensure that applicants are treated based on their relevant merits and abilities and that sufficiently diverse sectors of the community are reached. Job selection criteria are regularly reviewed to ensure that they are justifiable on non-discriminatory grounds as being essential for the effective performance of the job.

We monitor Redundancy criteria and procedures to ensure that they are fair and objective and do not directly or indirectly discriminate. We also ensure that disciplinary procedures are conducted fairly and uniformly for all workers, whether or not they result in the giving of disciplinary warnings, dismissal, or other disciplinary action.

We monitor our premises (to consider whether they place disabled workers, job applicants, or service users at a substantial disadvantage compared to other workers) and where possible and proportionate, we will take steps to address any shortcomings.

Client services are delivered from our offices. However, where a client is unable to come to our offices, home visits can be arranged. Our professional rules permit us to decline to act for any particular client, but any refusal to act will not be based upon any grounds.

Client Testimonials

CLIENT: Anant Patel
TESTIMONIAL: As any business will know, having their sponsor licence suspended is a major setback and unnecessary stress for both migrant workers as well as licence holders, and hence when ours was suspended we faced uncertainty until we came across Yash Dubal’s AY&J Solicitors who were just brilliant right from the very first phone call. Yash introduced us to Diana Todirica – Senior Immigration case worker and we felt as if she had just lifted a whole load of weight from our shoulders, leaving us time to concentrate on other pressing matters, we felt reassured with both Yash and Diana’s straight forward approach, never giving any false hope, but comforting and reassuring us all along with their professionalism, expertise and knowledge.

Diana guided us tirelessly, working out of hours, paying attention to detail and never accepting anything without evidence as she knew very well what was asked and required having dealt with numerous cases for successful reinstatement. I would recommend Yash and Diana without any hesitation and go as far as saying it would be the best investment that anybody could make in procuring a first class, unique bespoke legal advise that one can possibly make and obtain.

CLIENT: Peter Yuan
TESTIMONIAL: A good solicitor could change your life! I just had my ILR approved in less than 2 months (advised by HO for up to 6 months wait). All the credits go to Charlotte and Diana!

I was under Tier 1 Entrepreneur and refused by HO in my extension, and was refused again after the AR. Then I found A Y & J, Diana took my case and gave me confidence. She worked hard to gather as much info and evidence as she could and finally, HO decided to reconsider my case. A while later, my extension has been approved! It was just miracle!

A year later, I was due to apply my ILR, Charlotte is my case worker this time. She is kind and professional. We all believed this time gonna be much easier as I had been following the instructions and prepared well. However, they found that I didn’t declared I had a motor conviction in the past because I didn’t realise the motor conviction is still one of the criminal conviction. So they asked me to prepare extra evidence proving that I didn’t mean to avoid/hide I had the motor conviction, but still, there is a chance of the refusal.

Two days ago, Charlotte called me that my application of IRL is successful, and I was extremely happy to have it approved with a very short waiting period!

Once again, it was really appreciated and many thanks to Charlotte and Diana! They are just fantastic! I have already recommended A Y and J to my friends who got immigration matters, you won’t regret.

CLIENT: Johannes Scheck
COMPANY/FIRM: Global Harvest Ministeries
TESTIMONIAL: A Y & J Solicitors kept their promise made to Global Harvest Ministries(GHM): that they will work closely with us and for us in an effortless and tireless manner leaving no stone unturned in their quest to secure a favourable outcome ( ie Reinstatement of GHM’s Sponsor’s License)

The advice, guidance and prompts offered by A Y & J Solicitors in the pursuit of the already stated objective was 1st Class.

A Y & J Solicitors proved highly knowledgeable and adept in dealing with Sponsorship and Immigrational issues .

A Y & J Solicitors were meticulous, attentive to detail (s) and their contribution and assistance with GHM’S Representations to the Compliance Office of the Home Office, proved immeasurable and contributed to the Reinstatement of GHM’s Sponsor’s License in a record time of 21 working days!

In GHM’s dealings with A Y & J Solicitors, they proved helpful, understanding and empathetic to our plight.

Based on GHM’s experience in dealing with A Y & J Solicitors , GHM would have no hesitation in favourably recommending A Y & J Solicitors to any prospective organisation(s) faced with similar challenges as those encountered by Global Harvest Ministries.

CLIENT: Amar Gupta
TESTIMONIAL: Complex Tier 4 visa – Successful

I hope this feedback help others who are in similar situation.I was referred to AYJ by one of my friend, who benefited from their services. I applied for tier 4 visa to pursue my PG in London. My case can be categorised as one of the most complicated/complex case. Sok Wei was my solicitor. Needless to say I have received my tier 4 visa. I received decision for my case in 20 days (15 days is the standard processing time). A case similar to mine would have easily taken anywhere from 30 – 60 days.

I can’t discuss my case however I will definitely recommend AYJ to anyone who is thinking of hiring an immigration consultant. I liked their professionalism, timely replies, and keeping things straight with me (no polishing – at times it did annoy me and made me feel as if they don’t like me however I think that is not the case). Thanks to Yash and his team – one of the best team in the UK immigration world.

CLIENT: Diana Samuel
TESTIMONIAL: I had a top-notch experience with AY&J. Diana fielded my call expertly, and sorted all of the complexities of the Representative of an Overseas Business Visa. My consultation with Martina Flanagan was excellent. She is a true professional who is empathetic and very knowledgeable in Sole Representative Visa. Owing to her advice, our company has taken the best decision. The peace of mind that I have now that I have spoken to her is priceless. I would definitely recommend this firm, and Martina in particular, to anyone without reservation.

CLIENT: Jimi
TESTIMONIAL: If you are reading this review then you must need legal support like we did a year ago and you are confused don’t know who to trust or who to select as this side of life was completely unknown to you!!

So please read our story as it might guide you to the right direction. We had an ILR rejection back in Aug 2016 and it was one of the nasty allegation which is hard to get rid off. We were in tears, needed legal support and we didn’t know any solicitors. So based on reviews we selected AYJ solicitors to pursue our AR and then Judicial Review.

I still remember the day of our refusal I left an enquiry on their webpage and the next day Diana called me and spent over 45 minutes to take our case history and booked us to to see Yash. At that point she won my heart as by then we already experienced that most solicitors don’t even spend a minute over the phone unless and until you pay any consultation fee.

Yash was very open and honest. He showed us the true picture and let us decide to pursue JR or not!

So finally from JR submission until we received the outcome it took about a year. Throughout these time at every stage they kept us well informed at all times. Waleed took over our case half way through.He is a very genuine and efficient person. We never ever had to remind him about anything as he was always ahead of the game.

We have gone through an awful journey where sometimes we felt to give up but the team helped us to gain our trust back. Team members are very knowledgeable, caring, trustworthy and friendly. Throughout the time there was excellent communication, they kept us informed as soon as they had an update. The best part was they knew our case in details and never missed a single point.

I seen many people during our JR journey who had bad experience from their solicitor and kept on complaining about them. Honestly speaking we can’t think of a single moment where they didn’t meet our expectations!

Thank you guys for everything you did for us. You probably won’t have any idea how grateful we are to you. Keep up the good work. Wish you all the best. We will definitely refer them to people who need legal support. We were truly touched by your service.

P.S. You can trust them closing your eyes!!!!