We are excited to welcome Beverly Chan to Lisa’s Law. Beverly joins the team as a legal assistant and has already made a great impression on her colleagues. Beverly completed her LLB degree at Hull University, as well as the LLM Bar Practice Course at the University of Law. She is fluent in […]
Monthly Archives: April 2023
Is the Home Office now more open to UK visitor visas from China’s Fujian province?
For some time, it has been no secret that the Home Office have tended to refuse visitor visa applications from applicants who are from Fujian Province in China. The commonly understood reason for this is that it is due to the large number of overstayers in the UK from the Fujian province. The […]
Visitor Visa Guidance
A visitor visa permits individuals from foreign countries to visit the UK for various reasons such as tourism, business, study (for courses that last no longer than 6 months), and other permissible activities. The visa allows for a stay of up to 6 months, but in certain cases, such as for medical treatment, it may […]
How to apply for a UK Spouse Visa
A UK Spouse Visa allows a foreign national to travel to the United Kingdom to live with their partner who is either British or is ‘settled in the UK’. This guide will briefly explain the general requirements that must be met to apply for the spouse visa. All requirements must be strictly met, otherwise the […]
Welcome Victor
We are excited to welcome Victor Mmegwa to Lisa’s Law. Victor joins the Immigration Team as a Solicitor and we are very pleased to have him on board. Victor has 6 years PQE (post-qualified experience) and has huge experience of managing his own caseload in Immigration, Human Rights and Public law. He graduated from the University of […]
Child arrangement – frequently asked questions
Fourth in our series of frequently asked questions about family law is the subject of child arrangement. These are usually only relevant in the matter of a divorce or separation. You can read the previous articles in our series of Family Law frequently asked questions here. What is a Child Arrangements Order? […]
New Innovator Founder Route opens – how do I apply?
The new Innovator Founder route came into force on 13th April 2023. It replaces the previous innovator route and start-up route. The route is for those that wish to set up and run an innovative business in the United Kingdom. The business must be new, and an original business idea that is different […]
Abuse of YouTube copyright policies leads to permanent injunction against defendant
By Fiona Huang For those who conduct business by using Amazon, eBay, YouTube or other platforms, you may have encountered intellectual property (IP) infringement by your competitors. One of the most effective ways to protect your IP rights is to report the infringement to the platform provider. The provider should always respond swiftly and […]
Can you achieve UK settlement without speaking English or passing the life in the UK test?
To apply for settlement / indefinite leave to remain in the UK, there are a number of requirements that an applicant needs to satisfy. One requirement is knowledge of language and life in the UK. Under the Home Office Discretionary Leave Guidance, it states that those who have been granted discretionary leave and […]
Is it possible to disinherit your spouse? Widow awarded 50% of estate in recent court case
By Angeline Teoh A Will is a legal document that ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. However, if your Will is not handled properly, it may result in your spouse or close family members bringing a claim under the Inheritance Act (Provision for Family and Dependants) 1975 to […]
UK Ancestry visa – do you qualify for the UK’s ‘easiest’ immigration route?
The UK Ancestry visa is one of the most popular routes to residency in the UK. As its name suggests, acquiring the UK Ancestry visa requires you to have ancestry from the UK. More specifically, you must have a grandparent who was born in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. […]
