New Bill Puts End to Divorce ‘Blame Games’
Divorce is always going to be a hard thing to go through, whether you’re one half of the unhappy couple, a child of divorce or a close friend caught in the crossfire. It can be a hugely emotional time and often it’s made worse by the ensuing legal battles concerning property and custody of kids. […]
Immigration law at music festivals – what’s the score?
Music festivals can be great fun, and are becoming more popular than ever. Attendances have been increasing steadily, with around 4 million people in the UK now attending at least one per year. When music-lovers are pitching their tents and discussing which of the performers they want to watch during their time at the festival, immigration law and […]
Happy New Year from Lisa’s Law!
A new year has begun and we wanted to take the time to wish all of you the very best for 2020! We are excited to embark on a fresh decade and have many great things to share with you in the coming months. We hope that you all had wonderful Christmas breaks and […]
Missing the EU Settlement Scheme Deadline – A Word of Advice
First things first: The deadline to apply for a post-Brexit status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021 or, If the UK leaves the EU without a deal You are required to be residing in the UK before it leaves the EU to apply. The deadline for applying will be 31 December 2020. You can […]
Custody battle between parents – how to make the best of a bad situation
The love between a parent and their child forms the base of the strongest bond imaginable between humans, and most families will do whatever it takes to stay together. However, sometimes life gets in the way and family situations are not always going to be perfect. We recently handled a sensitive family case, and are […]
Client receives HUGE unexpected bill leading to a true David vs Goliath success story!
Life can be full of unwelcome surprises. Picture the scene: A businessman rents out a premises from their local council, paying them rent and believing that the energy bills are included in that rent. They have never received a bill and have always assumed that the landlord takes care of it. Once […]
Subletting Chaos – what could go wrong without a landlord’s permission?
Like all areas of business, things do not always go to plan in the world of conveyancing. It is always important to know exactly what you are getting into, and what type of people you are dealing with before even thinking about entering into a contractual agreement. Subletting, a popular way for tenants to let […]
Tax avoidance case successfully handled! Client saves over £70,000!
The running of a business can take its toll. From balancing finances, looking after staff, providing a good service and everything in-between, it is no wonder that thousands of business owners in the UK frequently experience high levels of stress! That stress is multiplied tenfold when you are accused of running your business in […]
Sole Representative of an Overseas Company Visa – The Do’s and Don’ts
Sole Representative is a UK visa category allowing an employee/member of an organisation to enter the UK as a representative of an overseas company for the purpose of establishing a wholly owned subsidiary or branch in the UK for the overseas parent company. This visa has become a very common and famous choice for corporate […]
Family reunions – A success story from Lisa’s Law
To be separated from your family for a long time is one of the hardest and most heart-breaking ordeals a person can go through. This is heightened when it is a parent who is separated from their child, with hardly any means of reuniting. Even when the child grows to be almost 18, in […]