UK to Rejoin the EU’s Erasmus+ Programme from 2027: What Are the Key Implications for Students?
Recently, the Department for Education (DfE) has announced that the United Kingdom will rejoin the Erasmus+ programme from 2027. This marks a significant development in the UK’s post-Brexit education and international mobility policy. The decision is expected to reopen structured study and exchange opportunities between the UK and European institutions, benefiting students, educational providers, and […]
Why Lender’s Consent Matters
Where a commercial property is mortgaged, the landlord will usually need the lender’s consent before granting a lease. This is because the lender has a financial interest in the property and will want to protect its security. Failing to obtain that consent at an early stage can create legal and practical problems for both landlord […]
Getting a Divorce – How Long Does it Take?
The first working day of January is colloquially known as ‘Divorce Day’, owing to the perception that the number of divorce enquiries surge on this day. While this is not strictly true, early January does consistently see an increase in the number of enquiries relating to divorce in England and Wales. Part of this is […]
Why Warnings Without Consequences Fail: The Essential Guide to Progressive Employee Discipline in UK Workplaces
When managing employee misconduct, understanding proper disciplinary procedures is crucial for UK employers. A responsible employer faced with employee performance issues or misconduct typically follows a clear process: issue warnings, provide reasonable opportunities for improvement, and only then consider dismissal. Threatening dismissal without proper employee discipline procedure is both inappropriate and legally risky under employment […]
Should You Go to a Police Interview Without a Lawyer?
If the police ask you to come in for an interview, it is natural to feel nervous. You may think that going in and telling your side of the story will clear everything up. But the truth is, what you say in a police interview can have serious consequences later on. That is why it […]
Blue Sky Greet Crypto Fraud: Victim Recovery Claims Under the Proceeds of Crime Act
The Blue Sky Greet crypto case is one of the largest international crypto-fraud matters to reach the English courts. Substantial amounts of suspected criminal proceeds were converted into Bitcoin and transferred to the UK by so-called “Cryptoqueen” Qian Zhimin, where they are now subject to civil recovery proceedings. POCA s.281 – Claims by Victims Under […]
End of Year Highlights 2025
2025 has proved to be another exceptional year for Lisa’s Law, with the firm achieving excellent results despite each area of the legal sector facing its own distinct challenges. Throughout the year, our teams have continued to deliver high-quality, practical advice to clients across a wide range of matters, while adapting to regulatory change, market […]
Bank of Mum and Dad: Do Parents Gain a Beneficial Interest on Divorce?
It is common for parents to help their adult children buy a home. Sometimes that help comes in the form of a gifted deposit. Sometimes it is a case of moving in, paying for renovations, or funding a small living space of their own. But what happens years later if the couple separates and the […]
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 […]