How should an estate legally be handled in the form of probate when a relative dies?
Losing someone close to you is never easy. If a deceased loved one listed you as an executor, you may also need to be strong enough to manage their property, money, and other possessions. However, UK law requires you to apply for a probate in accordance with the rules of law in order to make this […]
Ground Rent charges set to be scrapped for new leaseholders. What does this mean?
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will come into force on 30th June 2022. The news comes following an initial 2018 consultation by the government, meaning that the arrival of this legislation has been in progress for a long time. The government have […]
The end of fake reviews? New rules claim to protect consumers and boost competition
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced new rules which it claims will protect consumers and boost competition. This follows the “reforming competition and consumer policy” consultation which was launched by the government last year. The Government-sponsored Consumer Protection Study 2022 found that between April 2020 and April 2021, the equivalent to […]
Past association with extremists results in naturalisation claim being refused by Home Secretary
A person can apply for naturalisation and become a British citizen if they satisfy all the requirements. Some of these requirements include suitability requirements, eligibility requirements and passing the Life in the UK test. Schedule 1, paragraph 1(2)(a) of the British Nationality Act 1981 states that any applicant must be in the […]
UK Expansion Worker Visa – what do you need to know?
Have questions or looking for help applying for a UK Expansion Worker Visa? Contact us today by emailing [email protected] or calling us on 020 7928 0276. But first, read our article below to learn all about the new UK Expansion Worker visa which replaces the Sole Representative route for overseas companies seeking to expand […]
Afghan boy entitled to damages after being unlawfully removed by the Home Office
Written by Mahfuz Ahmed The Court of Appeal have recently handed down a judgement determining that a vulnerable 16 year old Afghan boy should be awarded damages for the infringement of his Article 8 rights under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Article 8 of the ECHR states: 1. Everyone […]
Former Scottish footballer’s IR35 tax battle offers warning for off-payroll working arrangements
Former Rangers and Scotland icon, Neil McCann, has lost a battle with the tax man over his work for Sky Sports. The ex-footballer is reported to owe HMRC £190,000 as a result of being regarded for income tax purposes as an employee. Meanwhile, another recent high-profile case saw the tv and radio presenter, […]
Home Office broke the law by searching, seizing and retaining data from phones of migrants
Written by Mahfuz Ahmed The Divisional Court has handed down a judgement determining the Home Office’s policy of searching, seizing and retaining data from the mobile phones of migrants arriving to the UK by boat as unlawful. The court’s ruling occurs at a time when the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, is trying […]
Welcome Brian!
We are delighted to welcome the newest member of our team, Brian Feng. Brian joins us as an AML Administrator and has already displayed an eye for detail and shown himself to be a hardworking team player. Brian majored in statistics at the University of Edinburgh and has previously taken part in some […]
Employer guidance for respiratory infections such as Covid-19
The UK Health Security Agency has published new guidance for employers around reducing the effect of respiratory infections in the workplace, including Covid-19. In terms of business law, this is certainly something to take into account for employers. Although all Covid-19 restrictions have now been lifted by the Government, the guidance asks employers, workforce […]