New Innovator Founder Route opens – how do I apply?
The new Innovator Founder route came into force on 13th April 2023. It replaces the previous innovator route and start-up route. The route is for those that wish to set up and run an innovative business in the United Kingdom. The business must be new, and an original business idea that is different […]
Abuse of YouTube copyright policies leads to permanent injunction against defendant
By Fiona Huang For those who conduct business by using Amazon, eBay, YouTube or other platforms, you may have encountered intellectual property (IP) infringement by your competitors. One of the most effective ways to protect your IP rights is to report the infringement to the platform provider. The provider should always respond swiftly and […]
Can you achieve UK settlement without speaking English or passing the life in the UK test?
To apply for settlement / indefinite leave to remain in the UK, there are a number of requirements that an applicant needs to satisfy. One requirement is knowledge of language and life in the UK. Under the Home Office Discretionary Leave Guidance, it states that those who have been granted discretionary leave and […]
Is it possible to disinherit your spouse? Widow awarded 50% of estate in recent court case
By Angeline Teoh A Will is a legal document that ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. However, if your Will is not handled properly, it may result in your spouse or close family members bringing a claim under the Inheritance Act (Provision for Family and Dependants) 1975 to […]
UK Ancestry visa – do you qualify for the UK’s ‘easiest’ immigration route?
The UK Ancestry visa is one of the most popular routes to residency in the UK. As its name suggests, acquiring the UK Ancestry visa requires you to have ancestry from the UK. More specifically, you must have a grandparent who was born in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. […]
Nuptial agreements – frequently asked questions
Third in our series looking at frequently asked Family Law questions is nuptial agreements, both prenuptial (prenup) and the less-common postnuptial agreement (postnup). Nuptial agreements continue to gain in popularity having only been considered legally enforceable in England and Wales since the 2010 test case of Radmacher v Granatino. But what are some of […]
Welcome Goldie
We are delighted to welcome back Goldie Teoh, who re-joins us as a Solicitor in the conveyancing department. Goldie brings a wealth of legal experience to Lisa’s Law, and we are very pleased to have her back. Goldie is a qualified solicitor in England and Wales (having completed her training contract with Lisa’s Law […]
Discretionary leave to remain – Home Office grants leave for trafficking survivors with a pending asylum claim
By Zhuoqi Li The Home Office has updated its caseworker guidance on Discretionary Leave to Remain. The new version of the guidance has provisions that allow acknowledged victims of trafficking to be granted leave if they have an ongoing asylum claim related to their trafficking. Discretionary leave to remain relates to permission to […]
Divorce Financial Settlement – Frequently Asked Questions
This article is the second in a series of family law blogs focusing on questions our family law team are frequently asked. Today, we will focus on divorce financial settlement. Keep reading to learn more about some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to divorce financial settlement. Do I need to […]
Welcome Zhuoqi and Charlotte!
We are delighted to continue to expand as a company by welcoming two new staff members to the firm. Both Zhuoqi and Charlotte have joined the company as legal assistants, and we are excited to see them contribute and progress with Lisa’s Law. Welcome Zhuoqi Firstly, are very pleased to welcome our newest […]