Kirishani v Major: When Are Cohabitation Agreements Legally Binding?
In the recent case of Kirishani v Major [2025] EWCA Civ 1134, the Court of Appeal of England and Wales considered when financial arrangements between cohabitants may be legally binding. The Court confirmed that the presumption against an intention to create legal relations, traditionally applied in the context of spouses and family members, may also […]
When Can the Home Office Revoke a Sponsor Licence?
The High Court’s decision in R (on the application of Jaggi Construction Ltd) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 1431 (Admin) highlights the importance of lawful decision-making in sponsor licence cases. The judgment considers whether the Home Office correctly interpreted its Sponsor Guidance and whether it should have made further enquiries […]
Lost in Translation? Foreign Language Documents and Giving Evidence in UK Courts
Court proceedings in England and Wales are conducted in English. For parties and witnesses who are more comfortable using another language, this can create practical and legal issues that should be dealt with early. Language is not just an administrative matter. If documents, witness statements or interpreter arrangements are not handled properly, the court may […]
Home Buying and Selling Reform: The Roadmap Explained
The Government has published its roadmap for home buying and selling reform in England and Wales. The announcement follows two consultations launched in October 2025 and sets out a phased programme of reform aimed at making residential property transactions faster, more transparent and more certain. The current system is often criticised for delay, duplication and […]
FAQs on Lasting Powers of Attorney
Why do you need a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the mental capacity in the future, for example due to illness or injury. An LPA […]
Safeguarding Children in Asylum Cases – Why the Children’s Commissioner Opposes New Home Office Removal Powers
On 24 June 2026, The Children’s Commissioner for England published a response to the Home Office consultation on family removals and changes to support for failed asylum-seeker families. Written by Victor Falcon Mmegwa, Senior Associate Solicitor Summary of the proposals The Home Office consultation, titled Family Returns: Reforming Asylum Support and Enforcing Family Returns, […]
Welcome Henrietta, Shuo and Edison
We’re delighted to introduce three talented additions to Lisa’s Law: Henrietta, Shuo, and Edison. This month, we’re introducing Henrietta, who joins our Conveyancing team as a legal assistant; Shuo, an experienced cross-border corporate lawyer bringing four years of post-qualification expertise; and Edison, a legal assistant specialising in business immigration. Henrietta Henrietta holds […]
Why Clients Choose Lisa’s Law for Conveyancing
When searching for a conveyancing firm, clients often look as though there’s a definitive ranking somewhere – perhaps listed between “Most Efficient at Replying to Emails” and “Least Likely to Cause Panic During a Property Chain”. In reality, the most useful indicator is straightforward: what previous clients actually say. Understanding the Work Conveyancing comes […]
Capita Data Breach: Key Data Protection Lessons for Businesses
Data protection is often seen as an IT issue, but the recent reports concerning Capita and the Civil Service Pension Scheme show that it is also a serious legal, commercial and reputational risk. A recent Capita data breach occurred when users of a pension portal were able to access personally identifiable data belonging to other […]
Change of Conditions – Applications Drop Sharply in Early 2026
The latest figures from The Unity Project on Home Office change of conditions (CoC) data for the first quarter of 2026 show a clear downward trend. Just 702 applications were submitted, the lowest number in any quarter since Q3 2017 and a 33% fall compared with the same period last year. The Home Office actually […]