Lisa’s Law Solicitors – Spring Social 2026
Lisa’s Law staff and business partners alike recently gathered for our Spring Social at Puttshack Bank for an evening of fun, food and networking. As a thriving firm which continues to expand, the importance of coming together several times a year outside of work plays an important role in the work calendar. At a growing […]
Conflicts of Interest in Conveyancing: Why We Cannot Act for Both Buyer and Seller
In property transactions, one of the most important professional obligations is the duty to avoid conflicts of interest. Clients often ask why a single solicitor cannot act for both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction. The reason is simple: the buyer wants the lowest price and the most favourable terms, while the […]
Holiday Problems Abroad: What Are Your Rights?
Going on holiday should be a time to relax. But when something goes wrong abroad, it can quickly become stressful and confusing. Many travellers are unsure what rights they have, especially when they are outside the UK. Whether it is a cancelled booking, unsafe accommodation, lost luggage, or even an incident involving local authorities, it […]
When Service Charges Become a Litigation Issue: Challenging Unsubstantiated Increases
Significant increases in service charges are no longer unusual. What is increasingly concerning, however, is not the level of the increase itself, but the lack of substantiation behind it. Leaseholders are frequently presented with sharply higher demands, supported by little more than broad assertions about rising costs or “necessary works,” with no meaningful documentary evidence. […]
Recent Home Office Refusals on 7-year Child ILR Applications: What Families Need to Know Now
It has long been the case that a child born in the United Kingdom who has lived here continuously for at least seven years can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) on the basis that their private life is engaged under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Once that child secures […]
Government Intensifies Scrutiny on EU Citizens’ Post-Brexit Residency Rights
The government has recently initiated a renewed enforcement approach targeting EU citizens holding post-Brexit immigration status, particularly those with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. While the measures are grounded in the legal framework established by the 2020 Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, concerns have emerged regarding the methods used to assess individuals’ continued eligibility. Most […]
FAQs on the Probate Process Under English Law
What steps should you take after someone has passed away? After a person passes away, the first steps involve registering the death and obtaining the death certificate. Once this has been completed, funeral arrangements can be made. The next stage is to submit an application to the Probate Registry. If the deceased left a valid […]
Can You Contest a Will? What the Law Actually Requires
Most people who contact a solicitor about contesting a will are not being greedy. They are hurt, they are confused, and they believe something went wrong. Sometimes they are right. But there is a significant gap between believing a will is wrong and being able to prove it in court. A High Court decision from […]
FAQs on Child Arrangements Under English Law
What is a Child Arrangements Order? A Child Arrangements Order (CAO) is a Court order that regulates arrangements for a child. It can decide: with whom the child is to live; and/or with whom the child is to spend time or otherwise have contact, and when those arrangements are to take place. A CAO is […]
Welcome Jing
We are pleased to welcome Jing Chen, who has recently joined Lisa’s Law Solicitors as an AML assistant. Jing holds a master’s degree in management from Durham University. In her free time, she enjoys going to parks to watch dogs running around, and hopes to own a sausage dog of her own in the future! […]