Welcome to Jay & Co

Expert Criminal Defence & Family Law

Whether you are facing criminal charges, a family law dispute or an urgent intervention order matter, Jay & Co provides experienced, discreet and practical legal representation when it matters most.

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Pascalis Dimopoulos
June 28, 2026
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Amazing service and legal advice provided by Esan. He was very caring, compassionate and well versed within the legal field of his specialisation.
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Wayne L
June 27, 2026
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Very professional team with decades of experience, they specialize in Family law, they’re also very down to earth, and happy to meet face to face at their Hallam office. Great work team!
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Yan L
June 27, 2026
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What a great team for any Family Law related matter, Esan and the team is highly professional, very knowledgeable and extremely reassuring to work with. Very happy result!
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roshane de silva
June 27, 2026
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I contacted Esan during a turbulent time in my life to seek assistance in navigating the circumstances I was going through. He provided myself with precise advice within a very short period of time as time was of the essence. I highly recommend Esan as a prudent criminal law pre prisoner to seek advice from. Thank you.
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Catt Li
June 26, 2026
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Had an great experience with them, highly recommended for criminal law and barrister needs.
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Liyan
June 26, 2026
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Had a great experience with Esan, very reassuring, highly recommended.
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Wayne Li
June 25, 2026
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Esan is a great with over a decade of experience and very down to earth.
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Joshua Regueira
June 24, 2026
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I highly recommend Jay & Co Solicitors. They have supported me throughout many court appearances and have always been professional, reliable, and easy to contact whenever I needed assistance. A special thank you to Raisa, Akshay, Esan, and Naveen for their hard work, guidance, and support throughout the process. Their communication, dedication, and commitment to helping me achieve the best possible outcome were greatly appreciated. Thank you to the entire team at Jay & Co Solicitors for all your help. - Joshua Regueira :)
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bigrambutans V
June 20, 2026
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I recently sought legal assistance from Esan at Jay & Co Barristers and Solicitors and had the best experience. Such a contrast to previous experiences with other lawyers who aren’t upfront about what to expect, including about fees and legal costs. Esan was an absolute pleasure to deal with, completely transparent about options, the process and honest about expectations and how best to handle the matter. I received sound advice, and Esan was always contactable when I needed further advice, or got back in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Esan and the team at Jay & Co Barristers and Solicitors to anyone seeking legal advice and assistance.
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Stephan (Jordan)
June 10, 2026
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I honestly called the wrong type of lawyers but they were so so nice and still gave me great resources that i had to write a review!
Experience the Difference

When looking for tried and trusted representation, expertise, and confidence in difficult cases your search ends here.

With decades of experience across criminal defence, traffic matters, intervention orders and family law, Jay & Co Barristers and Solicitors provides practical, strategic and compassionate legal representation for clients facing some of life’s most difficult situations.

We believe every person deserves clear advice, fair representation and a strong advocate in their corner. Our team is committed to protecting our clients’ rights, guiding them through the legal process and working toward the best possible outcome.

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Mr. Esan Pilai

Director & Principal
Criminal & Family Lawyer

“For the last 30 years, Jay & Co is a Firm that prides itself on helping members of the community have their voices heard, in accessing high quality legal services to uphold their rights; in ultimately maintaining their liberty.”

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Our Mission Statement

“To help and serve our community by having access to high quality legal services which protects their rights.”
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Our Vision

“To make a meaningful impact in fighting to uphold our freedoms.”
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Our Values

Honesty and Integrity with Tenacity and Compassion
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Meet Our Lawyers

Jay & Co is a firm that prides itself on its service to the community, members of the public and always upholding the Rule of Law for 30+ years.

Having been a firm that encompassed Barristers and Solicitors who have Specialised in Civil and Criminal Law, it’s acquiesced to a clientele from various socio-economic backgrounds with a wide varying number of legal issues and queries.

Mr. Esan Pilai

Director & Principal
Criminal & Family Lawyer

Mr. Akshay Bhakta

Criminal Defence & Family Lawyer

Ms. Raisa Alam

Criminal Defence & Family Lawyer

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