Getting the approval for a mortgage on a property is a very tough thing to do for most people, especially in the current climate we find ourselves in. Often, a long time has been spent filling out forms and going over options with lenders and other professionals, not to mention saving up the money needed […]
Monthly Archives: October 2020
Latest Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules – Key Takeaways
The most recent changes to the Immigration Rules, according to the Home Office, aim to continue the government’s commitment to ‘simplifying the rules’ while also bringing in the Future Points-Based Immigration System. This blog post aims to highlight the key parts of these new changes. For the full guidance you can follow this link. […]
Immigration Changes for EEA Nationals from Jan 2021 – What you need to know!
From 1 January 2021 the UK is bringing in new immigration rules in line with the country’s decision to leave the EU as a result of Brexit. A major part of these new rules is that EEA nationals will have to go through to the same immigration controls as non-EEA nationals. This has not been […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Faster, Cheaper and Equally Capable Of the Job?
Written by Lavinder Kaur. What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? When you have a contractual or commercial dispute, it is not granted that you must go to court to have your grievance addressed. Parties usually have a choice to opt for one of the methods of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) to resolve their […]
EEA Nationals – What to expect from Jan 2021 when entering the UK
From the very beginning of 2021 the more tangible effects of Brexit will be felt, especially for people entering the UK from abroad. This blog will focus on what EEA nationals will need to bear in mind when entering the UK for short trips in the New Year. If you are an EU, EEA […]
The Home Office Has Made Covid-19 Concessions on Financial Requirements in Family Visa Applications
In the current times we find ourselves in it is important to try and focus on even the smallest of positives. While the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a massive toll on everyone in the nation, migrants living in the UK have some extra concerns on their minds in terms of how their and their family […]
Litigators Beware! Double hurdles ahead! The latest implication on setting aside default judgement
Written by Yitong Guo. Case concerned: Penta Ultimate Holdings Ltd and another v Storrier [2020] EWHC 2400 (Ch) The Case This is a claim brought in the Chancery Division in the High Court, concerning a dispute on alleged professional negligence by the former chief financial officer of the claimant. A […]
Long-term renters! You may have to pay SDLT on your tenancy!
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is usually something people associate with purchasing a property or land rather than with renting tenants, but it may surprise you to know that certain long term renters have had to pay 1% SDLT since 2003. Who is effected? People who have been renting for a substantial amount […]
Shareholder claims and principle of ‘reflective loss’ – What can be learnt from Broadcasting Investments Group Ltd v Smith?
Written by Rosa Huang. In the most recent case, the Broadcasting Investments Group Ltd v Smith, application of principle of ‘reflective loss’ in the Supreme Court decision in Marex Financial Ltd v Sevilleja was considered by court, shareholder of a shareholder of a shareholder of the claimant company seeking an order of specific […]
Restraint of trade – out with the old, in with the new
Written by Salina Lim. In the recent case, Peninsula Securities Ltd v Dunnes Stores (Bangor) Ltd [2020] UKSC 36, the Supreme Court has shed light on the law and questions posed in respect of contractual restraints which restrain the use of the land. On 19 August 2020, in the case of Peninsula […]
Can you discharge or modify the Restrictive covenant, easement / right that is affecting your land?
Written by Jessie Cheow. Creebray Ltd v Deninson and another [2020] UKUT 262 (LC) – Unsuccessful application to modify or discharge covenant. Background The applicant company, the registered proprietor of a vacant plot of land (Oldways) applied to discharge or modify a restrictive covenant pursuant to section 84 of the Law […]
Compliance is Key! Naturalisation, EEA Nationals and the ‘Good Character’ Requirements
When applying for naturalisation or attempting to register as a British citizen, adults and children aged ten or over must meet what is known as ‘the good character’ requirement. This is said to vet undesirables from integrating into the UK permanently by checking that the applicant has not taken part in illegal activity or ignored […]
Court Finds No Evidence of Discrimination as Women’s State Pension Age Rises!
Women across the nation are likely to be united in their disappointment in the Court of Appeal’s decision to disregard campaigner’s accusations of discrimination after their state pension age was risen to be the same as a man’s. The case in question which we will be focussing on in this article is *R (on […]
