Welcome Xinru!
We are thrilled to announce Xinru Jia has joined us as a Legal Assistant, and has already shown herself to be a fantastic addition to our firm! Xinru achieved her bachelor’s degree in law in 2020 from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, she then graduated from UCL in 2021 with master’s degree in […]
Welcome Xijia!
We are so pleased to welcome Xijia Xie into our firm, joining us as a Legal Assistant. He has proven himself to be dedicated and knowledgeable, a real asset to our team! Xijia is a qualified public service interpreter (DPSI English Law Pathway, Mandarin/English). He completed his MA in Law while studying at the […]
Why would one want to have a clean break regarding matrimonial assets in divorce?
Written by Xinlei Zhang. The recent case of Sismey v Salandron [2021] 10 WLUK 372 illustrates the importance of having a clear break following a divorce settlement. It concerns a divorce settlement which was not effective during the parties’ lifetime, but only came into force by way of a will on one party’s death. […]
Father takes legal action against ‘globe-trotting’ mother in order to claim child back from an unwanted nomadic lifestyle – a lesson in habitual residence.
There are many issues that can arise between parents, often related to their own children. It is true that being responsible for a young person is difficult, but it can be made even harder when the parents themselves stop seeing eye to eye on important matters, such as how and where the child lives. […]
Acas publishes new guidance on fire and rehire practices. What do they say and how might employers and employees be affected?
When it comes to running a business there are often ups and downs; one of the more significant negatives can be sizing down on staff. Of course, sometimes there are inescapable reasons for firing an employee that would not be up for debate, such as stealing from the company, behaving in an aggressive way to […]
If your ex-spouse has taken your children and moved permanently to another country, can you bring them back?
Written by Angeline Teoh. If you and your ex-spouse are separated, it is illegal for any parties to take the child(ren) abroad without the other parent’s consent, unless permission from the Court is obtained. Failing to obtain consent from the other party will make you run a risk of falling foul of the […]
Persistence, preparation and persuasion is key!
Written by Mahfuz Ahmed. We were recently successful in an appeal of significant importance to our client, which shows that a client’s persistence and a well prepared appeal, can lead to a fantastic result, regardless of previous decisions. Background Our client is a Chinese national who came to the UK alone […]
How can COVID-19 restrictions affect EUSS applicants, and what measures are in place to bypass this issue?
One of the major concerns for people applying to the EU Settlement Scheme throughout the ongoing pandemic is the fact that they have been outside the UK for longer than they had planned, meaning their continual residence may be affected. This can easily occur when travel restrictions are put in place, meaning people can be […]
Sky TV presenter hit with HUGE tax bill after losing IR35 case appeal. What can we learn from this?
In a recent case, the First Tier Tribunal found that the working relationship between presenter Dave Clark and Sky Sports to be based around an IR35 contract, specifically between 2013 and 2018. As a result of this, Clark is faced with a tax bill of over £280,000. This case is one of many similar ones […]
Commercial Rent Debt accrued over the Pandemic to be handled under new Code of Practice – What does this mean for landlords and tenants?
It has been announced this week that new laws and a new code of practice will dictate the handling of debts accrued by those renting commercial property during the pandemic, who have been unable to pay rent and other costs because of lockdowns and a lack of business. This will be of interest to both […]