Richard Hammond’s costly divorce – who gets the family home when a marriage breaks down?
The cost of divorce in the UK is quite high. In fact, many people joke that divorce is so unaffordable these days that no one dares to get married. In today’s article, we look at a high-profile celebrity case involving the division of a family home, as well as what happens to a family home […]
What reasons can landlords use to dispute a lease extension?
We have recently received many enquiries about commercial lease renewal procedure, as well as issues around a lease extension not being granted. This can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for business owners regarding their future. But what reasons can a landlord use to dispute a lease extension? Keep reading to find […]
Automatic Upgrades for Pre-Settled Status Holders to Settled Status: A Policy Update
The Home Office is set to introduce a significant policy change aimed at streamlining the transition of eligible pre-settled status holders towards settled status under Immigration Rules Appendix EU. This new approach seeks to finalize the implementation of the judgment in R (Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements) v Secretary of State […]
UK Government Proposes Increases to Home Office Fees and Temporary Transit Exemption for Airports
The UK government has revealed plans to raise certain Home Office fees. However, the implementation date remains undecided, as the draft regulations must undergo debate and approval in both Houses of Parliament. Additionally, a temporary exemption from electronic travel authorisation (ETA) requirements have been granted for specific airport transit passengers. Temporary Transit Exemption […]
Unlawful payments made by an accountant – tort of conversion or a breach of the duty of fidelity?
In today’s case, Mr. Edward Hamish Millar, a former accountant and employee of 108 Medical Limited (the Claimant), was accused of making unlawful payments to himself totalling £127,370. This was an amount which exceeded what he was entitled to under his employment contract. The Defendant argued that the payments were either salary sacrifices or […]
Title Deeds – what are they, and why are they important?
When purchasing or selling a property, the Title Deeds will inevitably come to your attention. But what exactly are they and why are they important? Let’s investigate. What are title deeds? Title deeds consist of various records that establish and track the ownership of a property over time. These may include documents related […]
Conveyancing in 2025: What to Expect
With the year still in its infancy, Lisa’s Law would like to use this article to outline some of the major upcoming changes to conveyancing in 2025. We will also take a look at how these major changes will affect buyers, sellers and conveyancing solicitors involved. Purchase cost increases The following three […]
Ballot Announcement for the Youth Mobility Scheme 2026 – those from Hong Kong and Taiwan eligible
The UK’s Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) is a visa route designed to enable young people from select countries and territories to experience life and work in the UK for up to two years. Under this scheme, successful applicants can work, study, and live in the UK, gaining valuable international exposure and professional development. The scheme […]
My case is settled, do I have to pay tax on the settlement?
The tax implications of settlement payments are often overlooked in the process of resolving disputes. However, the tax treatment of these payments should be part of the parties’ consideration in settlement and for ensuring compliance of the law. Settlement payments can attract significant financial consequences if the associated tax liabilities or reliefs are not properly […]
Home Buyers Protection Insurance – do you need it when purchasing a property?
Imagine, for a moment, that you are all set to buy your dream home. You’ve found the perfect house, negotiated the price, and had your offer accepted. Out of nowhere though, the deal falls through. Perhaps the seller changed their mind about selling, or you are faced with an involuntary redundancy out of the blue. […]