UK Supreme Court Rules on Secret Car Finance Commission: What It Means for Buyers
In the UK, it’s common for car dealers to connect customers with lenders so that the car can be purchased on finance, with the lender paying a commission to the dealer. While most car buyers choose to finance their purchase, it’s vital for customers to understand the duties and responsibilities owed to them by both […]
Fairground Fun and Ping Pong Battles: Our Latest Company Socials
As a company which values a strong team spirit and cross-department collaboration, our regular work socials are a great opportunity to get together and stay connected as a team beyond our day-to-day work. With hybrid and remote working now the norm for many of us, these in-person moments are more important than ever. Our last […]
Refugee Granted Indefinite Leave to Remain Under the 10 Year Route
We were recently instructed by a client who was seeking to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK under the 10 year route. Keep reading to find out more about how Lisa’s Law is able to assist clients in complex cases where they may have limited documentary evidence to prove their residence in […]
The Home Office’s New Absence Rule for Pre-Settled Status Holders: A Welcome but Incomplete Shift
In a rare but welcome development, the Home Office has made a significant and positive change to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) that could offer many EU citizens and their family members a clearer, simpler route to settled status. From 16 July 2025, pre-settled status holders will benefit from a new, more generous interpretation of […]
Misrepresentation in Property Sales: Key Lessons for Buyers and Sellers from Patarkatsishvili v Woodward-Fisher
A recent case involving the sale of a £32.5m mansion in the highly sought after Notting Hill area highlights the seriousness of misrepresentation in property transactions. The buyers who purchased the property in 2019 soon discovered a moth infestation – something which had not been disclosed to them prior to the sale. Following unsuccessful attempts […]
Understanding the Differences in Handling Sexual Offence Cases: UK vs China
In recent months, we have taken on a growing number of sexual offence cases involving Chinese students in the UK. These cases often highlight a crucial issue: a misunderstanding of the UK criminal justice system due to differences in legal culture and procedure between China and the UK. In China, it is not uncommon for […]
A General Guide to Financial Remedy Applications
About 85-90% of family financial remedy cases settle before a contested final hearing. While the case Cemke v Cemke [2025] EWFC 180 is simply applying established law to the facts, it is one of the few recent family financial remedy cases that proceeded to final hearing. The case might be useful for general readers to […]
Facing an OPSS Investigation? Legal Steps to Protect Your Business
The Office for Product Safety and Standards is the United Kingdom’s national regulator for consumer product safety. Its role has expanded steadily since its establishment in 2018, and it now plays a central part in monitoring, investigating and enforcing compliance with product-related regulation across the UK market. For businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, or retailing, […]
How to Prevent a Forged Will? Unclaimed Estates List Removed as Gangs Target Bona Vacantia
As the UK becomes an aging society, the issue of inheritance after the death of elderly people grows as a a high profile issue. People who are close to them often have no idea whether the elderly person has left a will, let alone whether they have other living relatives. This has led to a […]
Handling Title Defects: When Is Indemnity Insurance the Right Call?
When buying a property, most people don’t expect to be faced with ancient covenants, missing deeds, or rights of way that no one knew about. But these issues – known as title defects – are more common than you might think. As conveyancing solicitors, one of our key roles is to uncover them and decide […]