Walkers poppadoms are actually crisps! Zero rated VAT should not apply to the product, rules tribunal
When is a poppadom not a poppadom? Well, according to the First-tier tribunal it’s when it’s actually a potato crisp. Sensations Poppadoms, a potato-based snack made by Walkers, was recently the subject of a tribunal deciding whether the product should benefit from zero rated VAT, the sales tax applied in the UK to certain products. […]
Welcome Matthew
It gives us great pleasure to welcome Matthew Wee to Lisa’s Law. Matthew joins the conveyancing team as a legal assistant, and we are delighted to have him here. In terms of his background, Matthew is an LLB graduate of the University of Essex, having qualified with a First class with honours. His previous […]
Financial requirements for skilled worker and family visas to increase in April – apply now
Recently, the government has introduced some changes to the skilled worker visa and the family visas. These changes have been introduced after the UK has experienced unprecedented levels of immigration. Due to humanitarian reasons and duties, the UK has accepted a lot of people coming from countries like Ukraine, Hong Kong and Afghanistan. […]
Tax residency – how does this affect the taxes you must pay in the UK?
When you move to the UK, or spend part of your time in the UK, tax might not be at the forefront of your mind. Despite this, it probably should be. Thinking about tax now can save you from a costly tax bill later. Whether you have to and/or what you will need to pay […]
Legal assistant achieves training contract
We are delighted to share the news that our colleague, Fiona Huang, has begun her training contract as a Solicitor! Fiona has worked incredibly hard since joining Lisa’s Law just under a year ago and fully deserves the opportunity. We are excited for Fiona to complete her training contract and look forward to watching […]
Eviction notices – when can landlords use them to evict tenants?
In today’s article, we’re going to cover the legal knowledge you need to know when it comes to the rules around eviction notices in the UK. This includes how landlords can evict tenants when they have the right to do so, how tenants can protect themselves, and finally, the legal procedures that landlords must […]
Fair dismissal – when is an employer allowed to dismiss an employee?
How can an employer dismiss an employee fairly? First, let’s demystify what ‘fair dismissal’ actually means. Fair dismissal should otherwise be simply referred to as a ‘dismissal’, which happens when an employer chooses to end an employee’s contract. In common parlance, it usually refers to someone being either sacked or fired. So, how can […]
Home Office backtracks on immediate rise in financial requirements for family visas
The Government announced late last year that they would be increasing the financial requirement for applications made for family visas. Such a huge increase has understandably caused great concern for those intending to make an application in the future and those who are currently in the UK with a family visa. Presently, the […]
Child Adoption – how does the process work?
In the UK, if you want to adopt a child, you must go through formal procedures. This involves the court issuing a “Child Adoption Order”. The function of an adoption order is to formally sever the legal relationship between the child and their biological parents, and to establish an order to form a new relationship […]
Solicitor fired by immigration advice business due to direct race discrimination
An employment tribunal has ruled that a solicitor was fired by an immigration advice business due to her race. With immigration lawyers often representing some of the most marginalised people in society, it might seem surprising to see a case involving direct race discrimination against an immigration solicitor emerge. However, this is what happened to […]