Register of overseas entities – Lisa’s Law part of select group that can complete verification checks for you
In a bid to crack down on money laundering and improve transparency, the Economic Crime Act 2022 introduced a new Register of Overseas Entities. This came into force on 1st August 2022. Those who do not comply will face severe sanctions, including restrictions on buying, selling, transferring, leasing or charging their land or property in […]
Priority service returns for entry clearance family applications
The Home Office have formally announced the return of their priority service for family visa applications. This will once again enable applicants to have the option to pay for their application to be considered quicker. We have now received emails from the Home Office regarding pending applications, and whether the applicants want to pay […]
How do you vary or speed up a visa application you have already made?
Making a visa application is a lengthy process, and waiting for a decision can be very frustrating, especially if you need to travel while waiting for your visa decision. So, what options do you have? One option is to “upgrade your visa application”. Keep reading this article to find out how to vary or […]
Hussain v Parveen – when is a transnational divorce invalid in the UK?
As a London law firm which deals with clients from a variety of countries and backgrounds, we are used to facing questions about divorces filed outside of the UK. In today’s article we will take a look at an important case (Hussain v Parveen) in which the High Court clarified the validity and related requirements […]
As Tesco faces ongoing legal action, what exactly is fire and rehire? And can fire and rehire ever be legal?
UK supermarket giant Tesco has recently been embroiled in an ongoing saga with its employees over its fire and rehire practises, culminating in a court battle with the shopworkers union, Usdaw. While fire and rehire has been a contentious issue for several years, it reached particular prominence during the pandemic, with several high-profile cases involving […]
Is someone who receives an inheritance still entitled to means-tested benefits?
Today’s article focuses on the importance of legal advice on wills, with the person in question deemed incapable of managing his own property and financial affairs. An application was later made to the Court of Protection by his father with the intention of gaining authority in order to settle his son’s inheritance upon trusts. […]
High Court rules that UK Government’s Rwanda plan is lawful
On 14th April 2022, the UK government announced that they have an agreement with the Republic of Rwanda, whereby asylum seekers will be sent to the Rwanda for processing. The UK published the Memorandum of Understanding highlighting the agreement. This has come to be better known as the “Rwanda Plan” or “Rwanda Policy”. […]
What will the new flexible working legislation mean for businesses and employees alike?
The government has proposed new legislation which plans to give employees the right to ask for flexible working from day one at their first job. But what are the current rules around flexible working? And what exactly would the new legislation mean for both employees and employers? In addition to their plans to make […]
Welcome Heidi
We are delighted to welcome Heidi Chua to the firm. Heidi joins us as a paralegal and has already impressed her colleagues with her enthusiasm and legal knowledge. Born and raised in Sabah, Malaysia, Heidi did her LLB, LPC and BTC in Birmingham. Whilst she was in Birmingham, Heidi initially worked as a […]
Court dismisses judicial review claim by former members of Saddam Hussain’s Ba’ath Party on grounds of “good character”
By Zeyu Huang A husband and wife of Iraqi origin were recently refused judicial review of a decision by the Home Secretary to decline their applications for naturalisation on the grounds of good character. The Secretary of State claimed that their behaviour since arriving in the UK in 2008 and 2009 did not outweigh […]