Lisa’s Law paralegal qualifies as a licensed conveyancer
We are delighted to announce that paralegal, Michael Hsiesh, who has been with Lisa’s Law since May 2018, has completed his qualifications and is now qualified as a licensed conveyancer by the Council for Licensed Conveyancing. Michael’s new title is Licensed Conveyancer Immigration Paralegal. In addition to his conveyancing responsibilities, Michael also handles a […]
Nationality and Borders Act 2022: Fixing a Broken Asylum System by Breaking It Further?
The Nationality and Borders Act, described as being the “cornerstone for the government’s new plan for Immigration” and fixing the “broken asylum system”, has received Royal Assent and become law. For some time, the UK has faced increasing numbers of migrants travelling to the UK across the English Channel from France. Those on the […]
Nearly 5 years after the Grenfell Tragedy, does the Building Safety Act do enough to make residential property safer?
The Building Safety Bill has officially received Royal Assent and become law. The legislation has been a long time in the making, with the national outrage which followed the Grenfell Tower tragedy in June 2017 leading to the resurgence of a national debate about the safety of properties in the UK. Of particular concern […]
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, […]