Pre-Settled Status Granted in 2025 Despite Leaving Before Brexit Deadline
The Applicant is a Chinese national who held a Biometric Residence Card (BRC) as a family member of an EEA national. The BRC card expired at the end of 2022. Both the application and the EEA national sponsor resided in the UK for 3 years until they left the UK before 31 December 2020. Neither […]
Landmark Legislation Recognises Digital Assets as Property
On 2 December, the Property (Digital Assets) Act 2025 received Royal Assent and came into force. The Act makes England and Wales some of the first countries in the world to legally recognise digital assets as personal property The Act ensures the UK remains at the forefront of rapidly evolving technological markets, reinforcing its position […]
Limited vs Full Title Guarantee in Conveyancing: What Buyers Need to Know (and How to Protect Yourself)
If you’re buying a property in England or Wales, you’ll see the contract state whether the seller gives Full Title Guarantee or Limited Title Guarantee. Most people overlook this line, but it can make a real difference to the level of protection you have as a buyer. When property is sold in England and Wales, […]
Retrospective Protections Under the Building Safety Act 2022: Lessons from Adriatic Land and Triathlon Homes
The Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA 2022”) was introduced in the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster. In view of the complexity of the legislation, there have been disputes between leaseholders and landlord on the application of the law. As disputes have arisen over the scope of Building Safety Act protections, two recent Court […]
Criminal Court Reforms- A Much Needed Rebuild for All
The government has announced a major overhaul of the criminal courts aimed at delivering “swift and fair justice”. The criminal court reforms are intended to tackle the crisis of delay in the delivery of justice. Plans of action are aimed at increasing the number of cases that can be heard and strengthening support for those […]
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act receives Royal Assent
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act received Royal Assent on 2 December 2025. This new legislation introduces new powers and offences which aims to improve UK border and strengthen the immigration system. The UK government has faced significant pressure on its handling of the “small boats crisis” since being elected in July 2024, with […]
Government to Review Financial Remedies and Cohabitation Law: What You Need to Know
In a recent House of Lords debate on 10 November 2025, the Government announced that it will launch a wide-ranging consultation in Spring 2026 on the law governing financial remedies on divorce, civil partnership dissolution and cohabitation. This financial remedies and cohabitation law review has long been anticipated. The Labour Government’s 2024 election manifesto committed […]
What Is the Mansion Tax Announced in the Budget? Find Out Here
For years, the idea of a “mansion tax” has floated around UK politics – a shorthand for an extra charge on owners of high-value homes. With pressure on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes, the idea of a pure wealth tax has proven increasingly popular in recent months. While the government have ignored calls […]
Massa v Formula One Management Limited and Others – An Important Update on Section 32 of the Limitation Act
Formula One is enjoying unprecedented global popularity, with record audiences and growing commercial influence worldwide. Yet in 2025, F1 made headlines in the English High Court for a very different reason – a legal battle about time limits for bringing claims. The case of Massa v Formula One Management Limited and Others has drawn attention […]
Lisa’s Law Achieves Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme Accreditation from The Law Society
Lisa’s Law is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) accreditation by the Law Society. This accreditation is a recognised mark of excellence, demonstrating that our Family Law team meets the highest standards of practice, client care and expertise in wills, inheritance and estate planning work. WIQS […]