How to Prevent a Forged Will? Unclaimed Estates List Removed as Gangs Target Bona Vacantia
As the UK becomes an aging society, the issue of inheritance after the death of elderly people grows as a a high profile issue. People who are close to them often have no idea whether the elderly person has left a will, let alone whether they have other living relatives. This has led to a […]
Handling Title Defects: When Is Indemnity Insurance the Right Call?
When buying a property, most people don’t expect to be faced with ancient covenants, missing deeds, or rights of way that no one knew about. But these issues – known as title defects – are more common than you might think. As conveyancing solicitors, one of our key roles is to uncover them and decide […]
Lisa’s Law Helps Company Achieve New Sponsor Licence Following Ownership Change
We were recently instructed by a company that previously held a skilled worker sponsor licence. The company underwent a change in majority shareholding and changed its name. However, the company did not report the change in shareholders or apply for a new sponsor licence within the required 20 working days. Instead, they only reported the […]
Landowners Begin High Court Legal Challenge to Leasehold Reform
A group of landowners have begun a judicial review in the high court over the introduction of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act. The legislation, which was passed by MPs at the end of the last parliament, is designed to expand the rights of leaseholders. You can find out more about the Leasehold and Freehold […]
Care Provider Refused Judicial Review Application Due To Sponsor Licence Revocation
In late June 2025, the Administrative Court refused a care provider’s renewed application for judicial review following its skilled worker sponsor licence revocation by the Home Office. The central issue was whether the Secretary of State acted lawfully in revoking the licence based on insufficient evidence to prove that the roles sponsored were genuine. Background […]
Prior Settlement Barred Landlord’s Forfeiture Procedure in Court of Appeal Decision
Generally, settlement agreements are designed to resolve disputes and prevent further legal actions, including forfeiture, unless explicitly stated otherwise. If the landlord initiated forfeiture proceedings despite the existence of a prior settlement agreement that addresses the same issues, they may have acted inconsistently with the terms or intentions of that agreement. In this appeal case, […]
Would you spend £9,000 on legal fees to claim £2,000 in maintenance? A cautionary tale on Maintenance Pending Suit
That’s what happened in DSD v MJW [2025] EWFC 119 (B) – a case that serves as a sharp warning for anyone thinking of applying for maintenance pending suit (MPS) during divorce. The wife’s application, brought just months before trial, was rejected outright. The judge’s verdict? The claim was late, unnecessary, and financially irrational. What […]
SSHD v Borges: Deportation Upheld Despite Long Residence and EU Status
Many people believe that once they’ve lived in the UK for over 10 years, especially with EU citizenship, their immigration status is secure. But the reality is far more complex. The UK immigration system makes clear distinctions between legal status, length of residence, and criminal history—and any misstep can put even long-term residents at risk […]
Standish v Standish: UK Supreme Court Rules that Sharing Principle Does Not Apply to Non Matrimonial Assets
In a landmark ruling handed down today, the UK Supreme Court has clarified one of the most contested areas in financial remedy law: when can non matrimonial assets be shared after divorce? The case of Standish v Standish concerned a wealthy couple whose marriage broke down in 2020. At the heart of the dispute was […]
Important Immigration Rules Update: Afghan Scheme Closed & Major Changes to the Skilled Worker Route Announced
Today, the Home Office published a new Statement of Changes HC 997 to the Immigration Rules with significant developments that merit urgent attention. Keep reading to find out more about the latest immigration rules update. Closure of Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Effective from 3:00 p.m. today, the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) has […]