my Sollicitor told me that I might be able to apply through the long residence route as HO staff could or must apply Discretion and count time spent in the UK as lawful residence for an EU or EEA national.
is he right? guys I really need your advice

Dear all, I been legally living in the UK since 2007. I got married in 2013. I applied for Permanent residence card under EEA route on the basis that my spouse has been exercising treaty for continuous 5 years. The Permanent residence card has been refused According to the HO, Based on the evidence ...