Today’s article focuses on the importance of legal advice on wills, with the person in question deemed incapable of managing his own property and financial affairs. An application was later made to the Court of Protection by his father with the intention of gaining authority in order to settle his son’s inheritance upon trusts. […]
Monthly Archives: December 2022
High Court rules that UK Government’s Rwanda plan is lawful
On 14th April 2022, the UK government announced that they have an agreement with the Republic of Rwanda, whereby asylum seekers will be sent to the Rwanda for processing. The UK published the Memorandum of Understanding highlighting the agreement. This has come to be better known as the “Rwanda Plan” or “Rwanda Policy”. […]
What will the new flexible working legislation mean for businesses and employees alike?
The government has proposed new legislation which plans to give employees the right to ask for flexible working from day one at their first job. But what are the current rules around flexible working? And what exactly would the new legislation mean for both employees and employers? In addition to their plans to make […]
Welcome Heidi
We are delighted to welcome Heidi Chua to the firm. Heidi joins us as a paralegal and has already impressed her colleagues with her enthusiasm and legal knowledge. Born and raised in Sabah, Malaysia, Heidi did her LLB, LPC and BTC in Birmingham. Whilst she was in Birmingham, Heidi initially worked as a […]
Court dismisses judicial review claim by former members of Saddam Hussain’s Ba’ath Party on grounds of “good character”
By Zeyu Huang A husband and wife of Iraqi origin were recently refused judicial review of a decision by the Home Secretary to decline their applications for naturalisation on the grounds of good character. The Secretary of State claimed that their behaviour since arriving in the UK in 2008 and 2009 did not outweigh […]
My former spouse owns a business, can I get half of the business interests after divorce?
When a divorce occurs, couples need to consider many areas. Each of these comes with its own complexity, one of which concerns business interests and assets. If some business assets are involved between a husband and wife, for example, both parties jointly hold a company or one party alone owns a business, how should […]
How do I apply, collect, replace or change a BRP? A comprehensive guide to the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP).
A Biometric Resident Permit (BRP) is a fundamental document which is used by foreign nationals in the UK or those who have a visa or have immigration permission to work, study or live in the UK. It provides evidence of your immigration status in the UK, and can be used to confirm your: Identity […]
Campaigners lose appeal over right to use WhatsApp and private emails for government communication
The government has won an appeal over the right to use WhatsApp and private emails for official government communication. The main finding by the Court of Appeal was that there was no implied duty of the government to retain records under the Public Records Act. This follows a decision made by the High Court […]
What are the rights of a business when it comes to noise complaints? And what to do if your business receives an abatement notice?
A Manchester music venue has recently found itself the subject of a noise abatement notice by Manchester City Council, threatening its future as a result. The venue, called “Night and Day” has been responsible for hosting many well-known music artists over the years, including Arctic Monkeys, Elbow, and Ed Sheeran. However, its future is now […]
