Three new staff members join Lisa’s Law
We are delighted to welcome three new staff members to Lisa’s Law Solicitors. Frankie, Sam and John bring a variety of skills which make them a great asset to the firm and we are very pleased to have them with us. Let’s introduce you to our new starters. Frankie With a […]
How can you challenge an unfair service charge as a leaseholder?
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, recently created headlines when he voiced his belief that the law should be changed so that leaseholders should reserve the right to refuse to pay service charges if they believe that they are too high. Many leaseholders have seen their service charges increase substantially in recent times, with the […]
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats increase security procedures to prevent illegal working
The Home Office have announced that three major food delivery companies, Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats are to undertake enhanced security checks to prevent illegal working. There appears to have been a major increase of illegal working with these companies, with some driver’s accounts being shared by others. Some drivers have taken […]
Disability benefits to be overhauled, with “lesser mental health conditions” such as anxiety and depression to be targeted
The government has announced plans to significantly overhaul the way that disability benefits are paid through Personal Independence Payment reform (PIP). As part of the announcement , a consultation has been launched on proposals for moving away from a fixed cash benefit system. The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has previously voiced his desire to […]
Rwanda declared a a safe country by Parliament, paving the way for asylum seekers removals
On the 25th of April 2024, the contentious Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, received Royal Assent and became law. The passing of this bill marks a big step forward for the UK government’s plans to remove asylum seekers to their chosen third country, Rwanda. The government has announced that the preparatory stages of […]
Government backs down on scrapping ground rent – what is the alternative?
We previously brought you the news that the government were planning to bring an end to ground rent following a consultation, with a number of options on the table. A number of news organisations have now reported that Michael Gove’s ambition to reduce ground rent to a peppercorn rate has been blocked by both the […]
The Innovator Founder Visa – a guide for applicants
The UK has a rich entrepreneurial spirit, with the likes of Richard Branson, Alan Sugar, and James Dyson all household names from the UK. It also has a proud history of welcoming immigrants to its shores, many of whom have founded successful businesses, whether locally or at a national level. The Innovator Founder Visa is […]
High Court refuses to reverse divorce order which was applied for by mistake
Imagine accidentally being divorced and unable to reverse it. This unfortunate scenario happened when a staff member at the law firm, Vardag’s, went to apply for a final divorce order for a client, but accidentally opened the file of Mr and Mrs Williams. Just 21 minutes later, the wrong couple was divorced. Mr and […]
Removal of Absence Requirement Marks New Era for 10-Year Settlement Applications – our analysis is proved right
Last month, we published an article following the release of the latest statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 590, which was issued on March 14 2024. In this article, we made observations about the absence of any mention that applicants for 10-year settlement must not exceed 548 days away after living in the […]
Should you enter a cohabitation agreement with your partner?
In today’s society, unmarried cohabitation is not uncommon. In the UK, there is no so-called “common law marriage”, which exists in other countries. Cohabiting couples do not have the protection of legal couples, and the issue of money can become a very sensitive one. Many decide to enter a cohabitation agreement as a solution to […]