May 16th: Cut-Off Date for Right to Rent Check Concession!
On March 30th 2020, landlords were given the green light to conduct right to rent checks on their tenants using digital means to make life easier during the COVID-19 pandemic. This meant that the checks could be conducted over video calls, tenants could scan over documents or take photos of relevant paper work rather than […]
An App for Your Applications – Let’s Hope it Lasts Longer This Time!
A large wave of applications for replacement Biometric Residence Permits (“BRP”) and Biometric Residence Cards (“BRC”) over the past few months has led to some congestion within the Visas and Citizenship Appointment Service (UKVCAS), which has the risk of paralysing the Home Office’s visa application system again. More and more applicants are struggling to book appointment […]
Domestic Abuse and COVID-19: a new protocol to ease confidentiality concerns for victims
Domestic abuse is an incredibly serious crime which often goes unreported and unnoticed, leaving police data on such crimes only accounting for a small part of a larger issue. While recent data does show that domestic abuse is on the rise, it is difficult to say for certain that the rise is directly related to […]
When does the Bank of Mum and Dad finally close? A look into ‘adult child’ maintenance.
Young adults living with their parents is not as unusual as it was a couple of decades ago. The prices of houses has gone up, especially for those living in major cities, and more and more people decide to carry on studying before taking up real jobs to earn enough money to afford rent and […]
The return of Sabrina and a warm welcome to Yvonne and Samantha!
We have been really busy over the last few months, dealing with many enquiries for our happy clients. This week we have welcomed some new faces into our ranks, which is very exciting! Today we are so pleased to announce Yvonne and Samantha as the newest members of our team! Yvonne Yvonne […]
Spring Event Results and an Introduction to our Social Committee!
You may have seen our recent blog which included all of our staff members brilliant Easter Egg decorations, which we did as part of our Spring Event. It was so nice that everyone got involved and had a chance to show off their creative side. Plus, painting the Easter Eggs was a great way to […]
£1,000,000 Voucher Scheme Launched to Promote Family Mediation
On 26th March 2021, the Ministry of Justice announced a voucher scheme to encourage families to resolve disputes on children, finance and properties by mediation, rather than through Court proceedings. Under the scheme, eligible families will receive a one-off £500 vouchers towards their mediation costs. In this blog we will discuss how the Family […]
Easter Egg Decoration at Lisa’s Law!
Here at Lisa’s Law we like to have some fun as well as work hard, and the Easter holiday was a perfect chance for us to enjoy ourselves. For our Spring Event we usually get together as a team and do something as a group, like go for a meal or take part in an […]
We are growing! Say hello to our new staff members!
Despite the challenges the past year has brought with it, we have continued to grow and develop here at Lisa’s Law. We have a dedicated team of professionals who have truly adapted and thrived, providing their clients with the same excellent service that they have come to expect from us. We are thrilled to […]
Trainee Solicitor Contract for Stephanie Chiu!
It is with great excitement that we can now announce that Stephanie Chiu has been offered a Trainee Solicitor contract with Lisa’s Law and has taken a massive step forwards in her legal career! Since joining us as a paralegal back in November 2019, Stephanie has been a hardworking and dedicated member of the […]