Guide to Commercial Lease Renewal
When the lease of a commercial shop or business premises is coming to an end, many tenants feel uncertain about what happens next. Common questions include: Can I stay? Will the rent increase? What if the landlord refuses to renew the lease? The good news is that, in the UK, commercial lease renewal is governed […]
UK Skilled Worker Visa – What You Need to Know
A UK Skilled Worker visa allows international workers with the appropriate skills to work for an approved UK employer. It replaced the Tier 2 work visa at the end of 2020. The Skilled Worker visa permits you to bring your spouse, partner and children with you and is granted for up to 5 years. Once […]
Court of Appeal Holds That High Court Exceeded Its Powers in Afghan Data Breach Litigation
In a significant judgment delivered on 8 January 2026, the Court of Appeal has allowed the government’s appeal against three orders previously made by the High Court in litigation connected to the Afghan data breach. The case involved the Secretaries of State for Defence, the Home Office, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and arises […]
Who May Verify a Statement of Case for a Corporate Party?
Statements of case must be verified by a statement of truth. That requirement is not a mere procedural formality. It is a fundamental safeguard intended to ensure that factual assertions placed before the court are confirmed by someone who is both properly authorised and sufficiently senior to take responsibility for their accuracy. For corporate litigants, […]
Lisa’s Law Awarded Legal 500 Accolade for Billing Transparency and Operational Efficiency
Along with retaining our Legal 500 Level 4 ranking for “Immigration: Personal”, we are delighted to have once again achieved the Legal 500’s Client Satisfaction Accolade. However, this time, rather than solely reflecting our clients’ happiness with our service, we were specifically recognised for our billing transparency and operational efficiency, setting us apart from many […]
Legal Victory for Trafficking Victims: Home Office Reconsideration of VTS Denial
This case was brought by Duncan Lewis Solicitors on behalf of YX. It included several challenges to the Home Office’s refusal to grant Temporary permission to stay for victims of human trafficking and slavery (VTS) leave to victims of trafficking. The case challenged the lawfulness of the Home Office’s decision-making, which included the failure to […]
BNO Visa Eligibility Criteria Expanded! Find Out How to Apply
Historically, the BNO route allows BNO status holders and their family members to apply for a BNO visa. Now, in February 2026, a major expansion of the BNO visa route has has been announced by the Home Office. For the first time, adult children of British National (Overseas) status holders who were under 18 on […]
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: What the Proposed Changes Mean for Leaseholders
Following the recent announcement on the proposed ground rent cap, the Government has published the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny. The move signals a major shift in how flats will be owned and managed in England and Wales and an intention to end the “feudal leasehold system”. Although the Bill is […]
Prenuptial Agreements: Why They Matter and How to Get Them Right
Relationship breakdown is rarely tidy. Even where two people want to be reasonable, financial issues can quickly become the hardest part to resolve. Who brought what into the relationship, what did family members contribute, what happens if one person takes time out of work, or did the couple move into a home owned by one […]
Are Surrogacy Payments a Form of Capital or Income?
This represents a significant Upper Tribunal decision on the subject of surrogacy payments. In PQ v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2026] UKUT 1 (AAC), the Tribunal was asked to determine if contractual payments made to a surrogate mother for expenses constitute “income” for means-tested benefits, such as income-related Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA). The […]