When Does a Financial Rules Breach Become Fraud? What the Man City Decision Means in Law
This week, the Premier League published a statement on Manchester City’s reported breach of financial rules following a four-year investigation. On first-instance, an independent Commission found the club guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League rules between 2009/10 and 2017/18, including the use of “sham” commercial arrangements to artificially inflate revenues and reduce reported […]
Can the Solicitors Regulation Authority Demand Your Private Legal Advice?
Clients need to be able to speak openly with their solicitors. Legal professional privilege protects qualifying communications made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice or conducting litigation. But does that protection still apply if the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is investigating the solicitor? In Carter-Ruck Solicitors and another v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd [2026] […]
Government Cancels National Digital ID Programme: What Does It Mean for Right to Work Checks?
The Government has confirmed that its national Digital ID programme has been cancelled and will not proceed in the form previously proposed. This includes the proposed requirement for employers to use digital ID for all right to work checks. The Government’s response was published on 18 September 2026 following the House of Commons Home Affairs […]
20-Year Residence Appeal Successfully Allowed at Tribunal Hearing
Tribunal accepts client’s evidence of more than 20 years’ continuous residence in the UK despite limited documentary evidence We are pleased to share the successful outcome of a recent immigration appeal conducted by myself and assisted by my legal assistant Beryl Gao before the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) at Taylor House Tribunal Hearing […]
When Can a Business Enforce a Cancellation Clause?
We recently acted for a client who had entered into an annual membership contract. The factual setting below has been changed to preserve confidentiality, but the legal issues and outcome are based on a matter handled by Lisa’s Law. Written by Paul Cheuk, Solicitor Our client was unsure whether to renew his membership for […]
The Proposed Remediation Bill: What Could It Mean for Leaseholders and Buyers?
Building safety defects continue to create uncertainty for leaseholders and prospective buyers of flats. Issues such as unsafe cladding, inadequate fire-stopping and structural defects can lead to significant remediation costs, delays and difficulties when selling or remortgaging a property. The proposed Remediation Bill seeks to address some of these concerns and support the remediation of […]
Asset Division – Sharing, Needs and What Really Decides it
Somewhere you will have picked up that the starting point when it comes to asset division in divorce is half. It is the first thing most people are told, and for a small number of cases it is roughly right. But English law does not begin from a fixed split, and in most divorces the […]
Can a Default Judgment Be Set Aside? Why “I Never Received the Claim” May Not Be the Complete Answer
One of the most common things I hear from clients faced with a default judgment is: “I knew nothing about the claim. The papers went to my old address, so the judgment must be invalid.” It is an entirely understandable reaction. Unfortunately, the legal position is not always that simple. A default judgment is usually […]
Risks and Impact of Asbestos on Residential Property Transactions
Asbestos is a collective term for several naturally occurring fibrous minerals that were widely used in construction in the 20th century because of their strength, resistance to heat and fire, chemical stability and insulating properties. In the UK, asbestos-containing materials were commonly installed in homes built or refurbished before 1999 and can be found in […]
Next Wins Equal Pay Appeal: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Equal pay disputes are not limited to employees doing the same job. A worker may be able to compare their pay with someone carrying out a completely different role if the two jobs are nevertheless regarded as being of equal value. The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in Next Retail Limited and Next Distribution Limited […]