Keivon Sotoodeh BL

Keivon (Pronounced as Kay-von) has a varied practice and appears regularly for Applicants in the High Court with a particular emphasis on Judicial Review involving Immigration, Asylum and Citizenship issues. As well as habeas corpus proceedings. Keivon was awarded a bursary from the Immigration, Asylum and Citizenship Bar Association (IACBA) to study the Advanced Diploma in Immigration and Asylum in the Honorable Society of the Kings Inns. Keivon practises in both Civil and Crime, appearing before the Circuit Criminal Court and Central Criminal Court, which provides a strong base for a wide array of Judicial Review. Keivon is half Irish and half Persian and his linguistic and cultural background has allowed him to deliver legal services in an approachable and reassuring way, particularly for Middle Eastern clients.

In addition, Keivon has an extensive background in Insurance Litigation with a particular focus on Tort & Personal Injury Law prior to being called to the Bar in Ireland. Keivon previously worked in a leading Defence Firm as a Senior Legal Executive, where he dealt with Employer and Public Liability Personal Injury cases, defending claims for both Insurers and Self-Insured clients. He has advised both UK and Domestic Insurers on Liability and Quantum. As well as on Professional Negligence and Construction files. 

Judicial Review

A.B.H.S v. the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Ireland & the Attorney General (Irish Times, 26th July 2024) challenge on behalf of a Palestinian Asylum Seeker to compel the Respondents to comply with The EU (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018.

Criminal

DPP v. D.H. Central Criminal Court, (unreported, 12th July 2024, Biggs J.) Preliminary hearing – successfully challenged the admissibility of a vulnerable accused’s interview, where there was a breach of reasonable access to a solicitor.

Third-party cover: under the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019, third parties can now pursue insurers directly where no privity of contract exists (2021 – Vol 26 Issue 2) The Bar Review

Domicile in the context of applications for retention of a ‘residence card’, pursuant to Directive 2004/38 EC – CPD to Irish Immigration Lawyers Association (‘IILA’) – 19th April 2024 – (slides available on request).

Committee Member of the Immigration, Asylum, Citizenship Bar Association (‘IACBA’)