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 […]
Lisa’s Law Christmas Party – 2025
Lisa’s Law recently celebrated our most eagerly anticipated event of the year, the Lisa’s Law Christmas Party! This year’s Christmas party was held at DoubleTree by Hilton Tower Hill in central London . From the moment we stepped into the hotel, the festive atmosphere was palpable. That evening, we had a private […]
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 […]