In what circumstances can you challenge the Secretary of State’s Policy Guidance?
Written by Mahfuz Ahmed. The Secretary of State drafts policy guidance and statements of practices for their caseworkers, and great reliance is placed upon these documents by applicants, when making immigration and other applications. There may be circumstances where the contents of such policies may be considered by some as unlawful. In […]
Welcome Katherine!
We are so thrilled to welcome Katherine to our team as a paralegal! She has already shown herself to be knowledgeable, hard-working and committed to doing a fantastic job here with us. Katherine obtained her Bachelor of Law from the University of London. She is a qualified solicitor in New South Wales (Australia). Currently, […]
Asylum Claims: What Do You Need to Know?
Written by Mahfuz Ahmed. What is an Asylum claim? If you are in danger of being persecuted in your country of origin and have fled to come to the United Kingdom to escape that danger, then you must claim asylum if you want to stay in the UK as a refugee. The […]
Can time spent under a visit visa count towards 10 years long residence?
Written by Mahfuz Ahmed. Under the UK’s ‘long residency’ rule, a person can qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain allowing them to stay in the UK without any time restrictions, provided that they have been resident lawfully in the UK legally for 10 or more continuous years. Long Residency is typically shown […]
Welcome Mahfuz!
We are thrilled to announce that we have recruited an extremely experienced and knowledgeable solicitor, Mahfuz Ahmed, who we can already tell will be a hugely important asset to our growing firm! Mahfuz is a Solicitor, who provides advice to clients on all aspects of immigration law, and litigation. Mahfuz has extensive experience […]
Slanderous claims result in privacy injunction in recent private law child proceedings!
Using our voice and expressing our opinion is a right that everyone in the UK, and most of the world, often take for granted. Communication plays a key role in a healthy and successful life, and in most circumstances creates positive and interesting dialogues between people, allowing us to think in different ways, learn new […]
Refugee Resettlement – How does it work and what is the UK government doing to aid Afghan refugees?
As the situation in Afghanistan has forced many civilians out of their homes the UK’s refugee resettlement policies have once again been cast into the limelight. In this article we will take a look at the current policies the Home Office has in place for people who find themselves in this unfortunate situation, and analyse […]
Furlough Frenzy! What is considered unfair in terms of employee dismissal during the pandemic, and what can we learn from two cases with very different outcomes?
Navigating the often uncomfortable realm of employee dismissal has long since been a challenge for employers. Of course, employers do not seek out the chance to dismiss workers, as it often results in administrative as well as social awkwardness for them, but it can unfortunately be a necessity. People losing their jobs is one […]
The Role of Certificates of Sponsorship: Home Office to Profit from struggling music industry?
It is no secret that the music and entertainment industries were hit extremely hard by coronavirus. With venues closing, shows being cancelled and travel restrictions being put in place, it is fair to say that many aspects of this lucrative market ground to a halt. Now that restrictions are slowly being lifted, those who […]
Welcome Xinlei!
We are so pleased to announce Xinlei Zhang as the newest member of the Lisa’s Law family, joining us as a Paralegal. She has been so brilliant since joining and we know she will be a great asset to the firm. Xinlei has already qualified as a lawyer in China and is in the […]