New Director Appointed at Lisa’s Law
We are delighted to announce that Immigration Supervisor, Mahfuz Ahmed, has been appointed as a Director at Lisa’s Law. Mahfuz becomes the third Director at the firm, along with Managing Director, Chuanli Ding and Solicitor, Felix Otuoke. Mahfuz’s role as Director will be to oversee and lead efforts to foster the growth and development […]
Unfair Dismissal – a Guide for Employers and Employees
In today’s article, we will examine what happens when an employer unfairly sacks an employee, which is known as unfair dismissal. You can read our fair dismissal article, which explains the circumstances in which your employer can dismiss you fairly, by clicking here. While employers are allowed to dismiss (also known as sack) their […]
How can you protect commercial property against severe weather events?
While the UK has a reputation for its relatively mild, albeit rainy weather, at times it can become more serious. Some time ago, the UK experienced severe weather, leading to us receiving many enquiries from customers regarding commercial properties that suffered from flooding which caused water leakage, repairs and other losses. With the prediction […]
Immigration Salary List Rapid Review Published
On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary announced several changes to the immigration system related to the Skilled Worker (SW) route. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) subsequently published its rapid review of the Immigration Salary List (ISL) on 23 February 2024 after being commissioned by the Home Secretary James Cleverly. The Immigration Salary List […]
Lisa’s Law Helps Human Trafficking Victim in Successful Asylum Appeal Case
Amidst the harrowing tales of human trafficking, a beacon of hope emerges with the outcome of a successful asylum appeal case of an individual who had endured the horrors of modern-day slavery. The Upper Tribunal’s landmark decision overturns a previous ruling. This new ruling recognises the plight of our client, a Chinese national who was […]
EHRC Investigation Reveals Racial Discrimination Practices at Pontins Holiday Parks
Pontins is a historic holiday park company, which at its height, had a number of parks up and down the country. It now runs just two, and recently found itself in hot water over a racial discrimination investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). This investigation has resulted in Pontins being served […]
Changes to Health and Care Worker Route introduced in new Statement of Changes
The Home Office has issued a new Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 556 on 19 February 2024. The Statement makes a number of anticipated changes to the rights of care workers to bring dependents to the UK through the Health and Care Worker route, as well as changes to the various Ukraine schemes […]
Government considers 99% mortgages – but are they a good idea?
“Getting on the housing ladder”. It’s a phrase which for generations has been an aspirational one for many young people living in the UK. However, with wages struggling to keep up with inflation, a lack of housebuilding, and rapidly escalating property prices, it is widely acknowledged to be increasingly difficult to buy your first property. […]
Act now – Beat the ban on newly arrived care workers bringing immediate family members
Recently, the government has announced changes to the visa rules in order to reduce immigration. The government has come under pressure due to the unprecedented levels of immigration since the Covid pandemic, which has seen net migration increase to over 700,000 per year. This has resulted in the government taking action to cut net migration […]
Surrender and regrant – is it applicable if a joint tenant leaves a property?
An important Court of Appeal case has reaffirmed the succession criteria for a tenancy when a joint tenant leaves a secure tenancy. Unlike assured shorthold tenancies, secure tenancies often allow for strong succession rights. This may allow family members such as spouses or children to succeed to the tenancy should the original tenant pass away. […]