Legal Remedies for Water Damage from a Residential Leak in Commercial Units
In the UK, especially in cities, it can be quite common to have a situation where a residential property is above a business. When a commercial unit suffers water damage due to a residential leak from the property above, legal responsibility can be complex, especially when both units share the same landlord. The primary legal […]
Hidden Terms and Conditions – When Can You Push Back?
In a world of online sign-ups, automated checkouts, and fast-moving transactions, it’s increasingly common for important contractual terms to be tucked away in hyperlinked documents or embedded in lengthy terms and conditions. But what happens when you’re held to a term you didn’t see or weren’t clearly told about? The Legal Test: Fair Notice and […]
New Rules Set to Protect Buy Now Pay Later Customers in the UK
The UK government has announced that it is set to introduce new rules around buy now pay later from next year. This will give the 11 million shoppers in the UK who use it stronger rights and clearer protections from next year when using companies like Klarna, Laybuy and Clearpay. Recent figures from Money Wellness […]
How to Make a Successful Human Rights Claim Under EX. 1 of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules
We frequently receive enquiries from clients who state that they have a partner with British Citizenship in the UK who they are not married to and have not lived with for at least 2 years as required under the Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. Because of this, a number of clients feel that they […]
Court Dismisses Claim in Student Accommodation Valuation Dispute: Lessons on Surveyor Negligence
This dispute involves surveyor negligence the valuation of a derelict site in Aberdeen, intended for redevelopment into Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). The project was to be carried out by a special purpose vehicle, which was granted a 170-year lease of the site. The lease’s ground rent terms are central to the case. The Claimant […]
Key Announcements from the UK Government’s Immigration White Paper
Yesterday (12/05/2025), the UK government published a significant immigration white paper titled Restoring Control over the Immigration System. The white paper outlines a broad package of immigration reforms aimed at reducing the recent record levels of net migration and rebalancing the system in favour of high-skilled workers who contribute the most to economic growth. They […]
Adverse possession: when to register your rights
Adverse possession, often referred to as squatter’s rights, is a legal doctrine in England and Wales that allows an individual to claim ownership of land they have occupied without the owner’s consent, provided they meet certain conditions. One such condition, found in Paragraph 5(4)(c) of Schedule 6 of the Land Registration Act 2002, requires the […]
UK Visas and Immigration System Hit By Outage! What are the Implications and Solutions?
Yesterday’s (08/05/2025) UKVI system outage created significant challenges for visa applicants, particularly those with imminent expiration dates. As an experienced immigration lawyer, I’ve seen first hand how technical failures can have life-altering consequences for those navigating the UK’s immigration process. Understanding Yesterday’s UKVI System Failure The UK Visas and Immigration online application portal experienced a […]
UK-India Trade Deal Announced – What Does it Mean for Business and Immigration?
The recently concluded UK-India Trade Deal marks a significant milestone in the post-Brexit era, offering substantial opportunities for businesses and professionals in both nations. The deal marks the biggest trade agreement by the UK with another country since Brexit, while India described it as “the most comprehensive free trade deal” that it had entered into. […]
The Case of XW and the Importance of a Medico Legal Report
We recently represented a client in an asylum appeal where the appeal was allowed on Refugee Convention grounds. However, this was not without difficulties. Keep reading to learn more about the case and the importance of a medico legal report. Limited time to prepare the case When our client first approached us, there was roughly […]
