Stamp Duty Land Tax – What are the higher rates and who has to pay them?
This blog will outline the latest guidance related to the higher bracket of Stamp Duty Land Tax, who it applies to, and in what scenarios it does or does not have to be paid. SDLT is a topic containing many avenues, which we will explore in upcoming articles, but for this one we will mainly […]
Illegal migrants in the UK can be vaccinated with no fear of removal!
The Coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down. It is widely agreed around the globe that the main collective priority is to get everyone vaccinated as quickly as possible, putting an end to this bleak chapter of humanity as efficiently as possible. This is why the vaccination of everyone in UK, no matter […]
Lisa’s Law – Here For You As Always!
We know that life in lockdown can be hard, but instructing a solicitor has never been more straightforward. We have ensured that our existing clients, as well as those who enquire with us for the first time, get a fantastic legal service without having to leave the comfort of their homes. Mobile App […]
Buying a Property at Auction – Risks and Rewards from a Legal Perspective
Buying a property can be a daunting process and is likely to be the most expensive purchase a person will make in their lifetime. The most common way to buy a property is through an estate agent, but some people choose to go through auctions instead. In this article we will examine the differences between […]
Coronavirus Complications – Where will the Home Office be lenient to those re-entering or remaining in the UK?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made life increasingly complicated and unpredictable. When it comes to people who are reliant on visas and approved leave to remain to legally stay in or enter the UK, the travel restrictions as a result of coronavirus can be extremely stressful. With this in mind, in what situations will the […]
BNO Visa Finally Opens on 31/01/2021 – Deadlines, Delays, Requirements and Refunds!
By now it is likely that you have heard of the exciting British National Overseas (BNO) Visa, which offers a fresh route to British citizenship to millions of Hong Kong residents who hold British Nationality Overseas passports. The visa will open to apply to from 31 January 2021, and we are here to help […]
Deadline approaching – It’s time to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme!
The deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021, meaning there is now officially less than 6 months until time is up. It is of paramount importance that those who need to apply do so in good time. Who needs to apply? The EU settlement scheme is designed to […]
Legal practitioners: Mind the Label! – the parallel effect of “Subject to Contract” and “Without Prejudice”
Written by Yitong Guo. Case concerned: Joanne Properties Ltd v Moneything Capital Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 1541[1] The Case Background This case concerns a claim brought by Joanne Properties Ltd (‘JPL’) in the Queen’s Bench Division due to a dispute of a financial arrangement between the parties. JPL was the owner of […]
Things to know in an application for a rent repayment order – a view from the prism of Martin Joseph Rakusen v Mikkel Kepsen and others
Written by Felix Otouke. The case is about an appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) by Mr Rakusen against the decision of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) (FTT). It was issued on 18th December 2019. Case breakdown In 2006 the freeholder of the building granted a lease of Flat 9, Mandeville […]
Non-competition restriction in employment contract unreasonable and void – Quilter Private Client Advisers v Falconer.
Written by Rosa Huang. When an employment is terminated, the employer runs the risk of losing of its business (or staff) before it had opportunity to strengthen relationships with customers who have been used to dealing with the departing employee. The risk may be significant especially when the departing employee was in […]