Could You Get Married on the Beach? Government Consultation Could Change Wedding Law
Traditionally, couples in England and Wales have been relatively restricted in their choice of wedding venues, largely being limited to getting married in a church or perhaps a town hall. Like many things, the cost of weddings has sky-rocketed, with the average wedding totalling over £20,000, and therefore becoming prohibitive for many couples. Current wedding […]
SSHD v Dabo: Deportation & Article 8 Private Life
This case concerns a foreign criminal, Mr Dabo, who argued that deporting him would breach his human rights. The First-tier Tribunal (“FtT”) dismissed his protection claim but allowed his appeal against deportation on Article 8 (private life) grounds. The Secretary of State for the Home Department (“SSHD”) appealed to the Upper Tribunal (“UT”), which dismissed […]
High Court Rules Home Office’s NRM Policy Change Unlawful in France Removal Case
On 10 July 2026, the High Court handed down its judgment in R (AYA) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 1742 (Admin), a case concerning the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and removals to France under the UK-France “one in, one out” scheme. Written by Beryl Gao, Legal Assistant The case considered […]
Lisa’s Law Solicitors’ Summer Event
Staff at Lisa’s Law and business partners alike recently gathered together for our Summer Social by taking part in a activity which was new to most of us – Shuffleboard! This event took place at the stylish Electric Shuffle bar in London Bridge, with flowing drinks, excellent food and fun games setting the scene for […]
The Difference Between an Estate Rent Charge and Ground Rent
Buying a property involves more than paying the purchase price. Many buyers assume that purchasing a freehold property means there will be no ongoing payments. However, some freehold properties are subject to estate rent charges. Although estate rent charge is similar to ground rent in that they are recurring payments, they serve very different purposes […]
Lisa’s Law Achieves Prestigious Lexcel Accreditation – What it Means for Our Clients
Lisa’s Law are proud to announce that we have achieved the widely recognised Lexcel accreditation, the Law Society’s practice management standard for the legal profession. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering consistently high standards of client care, risk management, and operational excellence across every area of our practice. Awarded following a rigorous independent […]
Game On: The IFR’s First Warning Under the Football Governance Act
The FIFA World Cup may have ended on Sunday night, but the Independent Football Regulator’s game has just started: Morecambe Football Club became the first to receive a warning notice under the Football Governance Act from this newly established governing body. Background The Independent Football Regulator (IFR), is a statutory regulator established under the […]
Part 36 Offers – Winning the Case but Losing the Costs
One of the most misunderstood aspects of civil litigation in England and Wales is the Part 36 Offer. Many clients believe that if they win their case, they will recover their legal costs from the other side. Unfortunately, litigation is rarely that straightforward. A recent High Court decision demonstrates a harsh reality: a party may succeed […]
Claiming Against an Estate – What Matyas v Daniel Shows About the Cost of Getting it Wrong
You lived with someone for years, shared a home, built businesses together, and treated everything as ‘ours’. Then your partner dies, and the will leaves most of it to someone else. You feel certain a share is yours, maybe even that you own part of the property outright. Before you act on that, it helps […]
Dawrani v SSHD – The Importance of Procedural Rigour at the First-Tier Tribunal
After an immigration appeal is lodged, the Tribunal will issue directions to both parties, the appellant and the respondent, namely the Home Office. Firstly, the Tribunal will instruct the Home Office to provide its appeal bundle by a specified date. After that, the Tribunal will set a deadline for the appellant to submit their evidence. […]