If you are currently going, or ever have gone through a through a divorce, you will know it’s a very stressful time for all involved. From finding a lawyer, to negotiating between the two parties, arranging financial settlements, and even child custody issues, the divorce process can be a headache, and the costs can quickly […]
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Visa holders entitled to Immigration Health Surcharge refund if working in health and care sector
If you hold a visa, and you have worked at least 16 hours per week in the health and care sector for a period of 6 months, you are entitled to an Immigration Health Surcharge refund. If you have any dependents, then you would be entitled to a refund of their IHS fees […]
OFSTED inspector unfairly dismissed after touching student – what lessons should employers learn from this case?
After an OFSTED inspector was dismissed for briefly touching a pupil’s head to wipe away some rain, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that the dismissal was unfair due to a lack of disciplinary guidance and/or training. Compensation for unfair dismissal will be awarded at a later date. The case (Hewston v OFSTED) […]
Illegal Migration Act 2023 – what are the key changes?
The Illegal Migration Act is a major piece of legislation which forms a key centrepiece of the UK government’s policy platform. The purpose of this Act is to prevent and deter illegal migration; in particular those by unsafe and illegal routes. The government have stated that their aims are to both stop illegal boat […]
Success in obtaining leave to remain despite having no status for 23 years and little evidence
We have recently been successful in representing a client who has been living in the UK for more than 20 years in their application for leave to remain on human rights grounds. This is despite the fact that the client had very little evidence to support their application. Keep reading to find out […]
Home Secretary found to have adopted unfair procedure after cancelling student’s leave to enter
By Yang Peng On 28 July 2023, The Administrative Court allowed a Pakistani student’s claim for judicial review of a decision by the defendant Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) to cancel his leave to enter as a student. The court decided that the claimant was denied the opportunity to comment on […]
Welcome Lok
It gives us great pleasure to welcome Lok Lo to Lisa’s Law Solicitors. Lok joins the conveyancing team and has shown a great aptitude for the role since joining the firm last month. In terms of her educational background, Lok holds a LLB degree from UEA and completed a Legal Practice Course at The […]
Journalist who refused to use work app on personal phone wins unfair dismissal claim
An employment tribunal has ruled that an employee who refused to install a work app on her personal phone was unfairly dismissed. The installation of the app would have left the journalist unable to separate her work life and her home life, something she resisted against by refusing to have the app installed. Depending […]
Should you make a foreign will if you have assets abroad?
Countries around the world have different inheritance and tax laws. As someone who is a domicile of England and Wales, you can make a foreign will with a lawyer which covers your overseas assets. However, in some cases it would be advisable to create a separate will to cover your assets in other countries. […]
Harsher penalties proposed for landlords and businesses employing illegal workers!
Presently, if you are a business employing an illegal worker (a person who does not have the status to reside in the UK), you can face a fine of up to £20,000 for each illegal worker. If you are a landlord and have rented a property to a tenant without status, you could […]
Can you enforce a foreign judgement in the UK?
Today we would like to change things up and introduce you to another area of law, enforcing a foreign judgment in the UK. We understand that some of you may not be from the UK and would like to know whether you can enforce a judgment that you have obtained outside of the UK. […]
Thinking about coming to the UK? These are the 4 most popular UK visa routes
By Yang Peng You may have been thinking about coming to the UK, whether it is just to visit or to settle here. The UK immigration procedure can seem complicated for those who have never travelled here before. In this article we will look at the most common UK visa routes. Option 1 […]
The SNP announces independence plan for Scottish citizenship
The Scottish government has published new proposals for how someone would be able to obtain Scottish citizenship in a independent Scotland. These proposals were published in a research paper entitled ‘Citizenship in an independent Scotland’. The report’s release comes at a time when Scottish independence currently seems to be a remote possibility. The sudden […]
