No fault evictions to be banned – what will be the effect on tenants and landlords?
The Renters’ (Reform) Bill 2023 was introduced to parliament last year, promising comprehensive reform of the private rented sector. It will provide welcome news for renters in particular and will see England completely ban no fault evictions as part of a long-awaited package of reform of the private rental industry. The scheme will affect approximately […]
Welcome Lorraine
We are delighted to welcome Lorraine Hon to Lisa’s Law Solicitors. Lorraine joins the firm as a legal assistant and has made a great impression on the immigration team since arriving. Lorraine is a LLB graduate from Durham University. She completed the legal practise course (LPC) at BPP University in August 2022. During her […]
20 Years Long Residence – what are the visa requirements?
This guide will briefly explain the general requirements that must be met to apply for leave to remain based on 20 years residence. All requirements must be strictly met, otherwise the application will be refused. Firstly, what is the 20 years long residence route? The 20 years long residence route allows […]
Account Freezing Order involving seven figure sum successfully challenged and cleared by Lisa’s Law
By Yitong Guo In the past 6 months, the Litigation team at Lisa’s Law successfully assisted an individual client to challenge two Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) against their personal accounts and have the full seven figure sum released. Keep reading to learn about the case and how we got the desired outcome for […]
Most postgraduates on student visas to be banned from bringing dependents to the UK
Undergraduate students are not permitted to bring their partner and children to the UK when they come to the UK to study. However, until now, all postgraduate students have had the potential to do so. That was the case until this week, when the Home Office announced new restrictions to the student visa […]
Overseas students barred from switching from student visa to work visa until education is completed
In 2022 there were over 485,000 student visas granted according to the Government website. This represents a 29% increase compared with visas granted in 2021. Many who come to the United Kingdom on a student visa complete their studies and apply for employment in the United Kingdom with their newly earned qualifications. This […]
Welcome Qingge
We are delighted to welcome Qingge Zhao to Lisa’s Law. Qingge joins the team as a legal assistant and has already displayed her aptitude in the role since joining. Qingge is a recent LLM graduate from London School of Economics and Political Science, and is hoping to qualify as a solicitor in the future. […]
Probate – frequently asked questions
In the last article in our series of frequently asked questions about some of the biggest Family Law topics, we take a look at the topic of probate, the process of dealing with someone’s estate once they die. At Lisa’s Law, we specialise in probate and all other major aspects of family law. Need […]
Late-night sausage rolls on the menu as Greggs and Westminster Council reach license agreement
There are many who, after a night out on the town, may find it difficult to resist the siren’s call of the nearest fast-food establishment. However, licensing rules in England and Wales often prevent certain hospitality businesses from opening late at night. Such a situation recently arose in a dispute between the high-street bakery chain, […]
UK Visitor Visa – FAQs
You may have seen our recent guide on the UK Visitor Visa. Well, in today’s article we have compiled a range of the most frequently asked questions about the Visitor Visa. Have a question about this visa? You’ll probably find the answer to it below. If not, get in touch with us today! […]