Call: 2007 (Lincoln’s Inn)
Education: LL.M, LL.B (hons) and Business Law
Practice Areas: Immigration – Public Law – Family – Civil – Commercial & Chancery – Credit Hire | Personal Injury – Consumer Credit – Motoring Offences – Insolvency
Muhammad joined Chambers in September 2019 and has since built a diverse and successful practice spanning Civil, Immigration & Human Rights. Muhammad is accomplished in matters that often overlap and encompass various areas of law. He has a keen interest in civil liberties and is adept at handling cases with novel and complex legal arguments and/or where unusual issues arise.
Muhammad was seconded to the High Court of Justice as a Judicial Assistant assigned to the Queen’s Bench Division for the Easter and Trinity terms 2022 (April-July 2022).
Muhammad was shortlisted and a finalist for the Rising Star Award at the Society of Asian Lawyers’ Legal Awards in late 2024.
Muhammad is currently ranked in Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2026 and in Legal 500 as a leading junior. In addition, Muhammad has been shortlisted for Barrister of the Year 2026 (Over 10 Years’ Call) at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards to be held on 12 February 2026.
Muhammad is keen to ensure that he is accessible to both professional and lay clients, and closely works together with them. His clients range from high net worth individuals, local authorities and major corporate entities through to small/medium size businesses and individuals; some amongst the most vulnerable in society. Muhammad has a popular following and is known for being knowledgeable, tenacious and a straight talker who gets to the point. He always has the client’s best interests at heart. Muhammad helps his clients find practical solutions to their legal problems. He enjoys presenting a case before a court or tribunal and loves to win; he is equally good at getting results for clients by negotiating. Muhammad can accept instructions on a direct access basis.
Muhammad is Halcyon Chambers’ Equality and Diversity officer. He is also a member of the Pupillage Committee. Muhammad is Halcyon Chambers’ representative on the Midland Circuit Social Mobility Committee.
Muhammad is a visiting lecturer at the University of Law, Birmingham.
Civil
Muhammad specialises in civil litigation and holds eighteen years’ worth of relevant experience. He has specific expertise and interest in personal injury cases involving allegations of fraud and fundamental dishonesty. Building on his work as a judicial assistant in the High Court, Muhammad has forged a practice where he is frequently instructed in cases involving allegations that injuries are fabricated or exaggerated. Muhammad adopts a careful, forensic and analytical approach to these cases. He is regularly instructed early on in matters to advise and draft pleadings involving fundamental dishonesty. Muhammad also has experience of cases where the accident circumstances are alleged to be fraudulent, such as induced collisions.
Muhammad also has a thriving social housing practice with an emphasis on housing disrepair. Muhammad appears in Court almost daily in interim hearings and trials on all tracks. Muhammad also has an active and busy paperwork practice, drafting pleadings and providing advice. Muhammad is renowned for robustly and fiercely representing his clients. Muhammad is fully aware of the economic and commercial side of things and offers pragmatic advice.
Muhammad in conjunction with the Deputy Head of Chambers, Tony Muman, is developing a Sports-related Law practice area. Muhammad has been instructed in disputes relating to the Indian Premier League (Twenty20 Cricket), footballer marketing/branding (Ballon d’Or winners) and on football league matters. Muhammad also receives instructions from the English Football Association.
Immigration and Human Rights
Muhammad has a successful practice in immigration and human rights law. Muhammad is well versed in the full spectrum of immigration matters and is experienced in challenging adverse immigration decisions of the Home Office before the Immigration and Asylum Chamber (First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal), and Court of Appeal. Muhammad has a keen interest and specialty in judicial review. Muhammad’s practice often involves complex matters such as representing victims of trafficking, overstayers and third country nationals who are alleged to have contracted a marriage of convenience. Muhammad is most passionate when involved in cases where a decision taken by the Home Office will have the effect of separating a family or impacting children.
What others say:
The Chambers and Partners 2026 Edition says:
Muhammed Ul-Haq is a well-regarded talent at the immigration bar. He holds expertise across asylum and refugee matters, receiving instruction in matters complicated by political tensions, character challenges and Adult Dependent Relative appeals. “Muhammad is a good junior.”
