With over a decade of post-qualification experience, Rakesh Prajapati has established a robust and diverse legal practice, specialising in Civil Litigation, Family Law and Immigration matters.
Rakesh has extensive experience and dedicated approach have earned him a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to a wide range of clients. Clients come to Rakesh because he’s methodical, realistic about prospects, and proactive on deadlines and costs. As a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), he works to the profession’s core Principles and acts in your best interests, with integrity, independence and proper standards, so you can expect clear advice, prompt updates and a documented strategy from day one.
Rakesh handles a full range of civil disputes, from contractual fall-outs (supply, services, shareholder and partnership issues), negligence claims (including professional negligence), debt and enforcement, property and boundary disputes, and reputational matters. His approach is simple: early case assessment, evidence first, settlement if it’s sensible, trial if it isn’t.
Before court is even considered, he follows the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Pre-Action Protocols and formal steps that require clear letters of claim, reasonable time to respond, and exchange of key documents. Courts expect parties to do this, and judges can penalise non-compliance on costs.
The CPR now puts alternative dispute resolution (ADR) – mediation, early neutral evaluation, etc. front and centre. Judges actively promote ADR and can order it where proportionate. Refusing ADR unreasonably risks cost consequences even if you “win” the case. Bottom line: Rakesh will push to settle on good terms when it’s smart and push to trial when it’s not.
What you can expect:
Early case map: facts, issues, evidence gaps, realistic outcomes, and litigation budget.
Protocol-compliant correspondence: positions set out cleanly to preserve leverage and protect costs.
ADR plan: timing and mediator selection when it improves your net outcome; otherwise, readiness to litigate.
Litigation done properly: pleadings that land the key points, disclosure that’s organised, punchy witness statements, focused experts, and firm trial advocacy.
If your claim or defence is weak, he’ll say so, explain why, and either restructure it or tell you not to throw good money after bad.
Rakesh’s family practice is practical and steady-handed. He deals with divorce (including no-fault divorce), financial remedies, child arrangements, protective injunctions, and cohabitation issues. Since 6 April 2022, divorce in England and Wales is “no-fault”: you (or jointly, both of you) state the marriage has irretrievably broken down and no blame needed. This has reduced heat in the process and allows focus on the children and finances.
On children, the aim is agreement. If you can’t reach one, the Family Court can make Child Arrangements Orders (where the child lives, with whom they spend time, and when). There’s a standard pre-court step called a MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting). It’s a legal requirement in most cases before issuing an application; exemptions apply (for example, where there is domestic abuse).
On finances, Rakesh gives a structured plan: full and frank disclosure, realistic settlement ranges, and tactical use of FDR (Financial Dispute Resolution) hearings. He will tell you what a judge is likely to do and cut out the fantasy numbers. If court is unavoidable, he keeps filings tight and deadlines met so momentum stays with you.
What you can expect:
No-fault process explained in plain English and a timeline you can actually use.
Child arrangements strategy (negotiation → mediation → court if needed), with clear forms, fees and next steps.
Financial remedy game-plan that prioritises outcome over theatre and avoids costs spirals.
Rakesh covers both individual and corporate immigration, and he stays on the right side of fast-moving Home Office rules.
For individuals: partner and family routes (Appendix FM), long residence, skilled and graduate switching, administrative review and appeals, indefinite leave to remain, and British citizenship (including “good character” and Life in the UK Test requirements). Immigration guidance updates frequently; he uses the latest UKVI policy so your evidence hits the mark the first time.
For businesses: sponsor licences (apply, maintain, renew), Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), Skilled Worker route planning, and compliance reviews (mock audits, record-keeping, reporting via SMS). UKVI is strict: right-to-work checks must be done properly to avoid heavy civil penalties, and sponsor duties are policed. Rakesh sets up repeatable processes and trains your HR to reduce risk.
What you can expect:
Individuals: route selection (and whether you actually qualify), document checklists, application drafting that tracks the exact rule wording, and realistic timelines. If refusal risk exists, he’ll flag it and advise on evidence or alternative routes.
Employers: sponsor licence application with the correct supporting documents (Appendix A), systems for onboarding and ongoing reporting, and audit-ready files so you sleep at night. He’ll also lock in a compliant right-to-work workflow (including digital checks where permitted).
No illusions here: immigration rules and salary thresholds move. Rakesh will warn you early when a plan depends on rules that are under review and will propose a fallback to protect business continuity.
Rakesh treats every matter as its own project with clear scope, milestones, and reporting. Expect:
Upfront strategy letter with objectives, risks, budget and decision points.
Transparent fees (fixed where possible, otherwise staged estimates with triggers for review).
Communication you can rely on: same-day acknowledgement, agreed update rhythm, and immediate escalation on critical developments.
Regulatory hygiene: conflicts checks, confidentiality, complaints information and redress routes (including the Legal Ombudsman timelines) are all set out in writing, as required.
If your position is weak, he’ll say so early. If it’s strong, he’ll press the advantage. Either way, you’ll know where you stand and what it will cost to move the needle.
Outside practice, Rakesh contributes pro bono time to community matters and legal clinics. He’s active, plays volleyball, badminton, table tennis and cricket, and enjoys running, music and travel. He’s also a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple – one of the four Inns of Court that promote legal education and professional standards in England and Wales. Membership reflects a commitment to advocacy, ethics and service to the legal community.
If you’re dealing with a dispute, family issue, or immigration problem, Rakesh will give you a straight assessment, options, and a plan. In your first consultation, expect:
Rapid issue triage
Likely outcomes and key risks
What documents are required and
Fee required.
If he can help, he’ll move fast. If you need a different specialist, he’ll say so and refer accordingly.
Book a consultation now. The longer you wait, the fewer options you’ll have, especially in litigation and immigration where deadlines matter.
RakLAW Solicitor Ltd is regulated and authorised by Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA No. 8007405 and is a company registered in England & Wales under company number 14835989 Registered Office: 1 Canada Square, London E14 5AA
