Court finds that Chikwamba only relevant in certain circumstances
In a recent judgement, Alam and another v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 30, the Court dismissed the Appellant’s appeals against the refusal of their leave to remain application. The Appellants (SA and AT) both lived in the UK unlawfully. They wed British citizens and made an application […]
Welcome Fiona
We are delighted to welcome our newest colleague, Fiona Huang, to Lisa’s Law. Fiona joins us as a legal assistant and has already made an excellent impression on the team since arriving. Fiona originally did her bachelor’s degree in Shenyang, China, at Northeastern University between 2014 and 2018. She then completed her MA Law […]
Lisa’s Law helps to secure indefinite leave to remain for client despite long absence period due to Covid
We have recently been successful in an application for indefinite leave to remain on the 10-year route. Our client made an application based on exceptional circumstances outside the immigration rules and was granted settlement status despite 966 days outside the UK. This case demonstrates the approach which the Home Office may take towards […]
Register of overseas entities deadline has passed – what now?
We previously brought you news of the register of overseas entities deadline, which you can read more about here. This deadline passed on 31st January, and overseas companies which have failed to register now face the possibility of sales restrictions and tough fines, according to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s latest press […]
Do I have rights in the matrimonial home if it’s in my spouse’s sole name?
The matrimonial home is undoubtedly one of the most valuable family assets one will own. As a consequence, people will often have a lot of questions and concerns about what might happen to it in the event of a divorce. As you would expect, the law varies depending on the ownership of the property. Normally, […]
To what extent can a prenuptial agreement determine the outcome of financial provisions following divorce?
By Xinlei Zhang January may be behind us, but despite its status as the most popular month for divorce, that certainly doesn’t stop us bringing you the latest developments in divorce law throughout the rest of the year. This article is no exception. Today, we take a look at a common aspect of […]
Luxury flat residents win Supreme Court private nuisance battle against Tate Modern
In a high-profile case, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Tate Modern’s viewing platform violates the privacy of luxury flats located opposite the art gallery. Located in the heart of Central London, in 2020 the Tate Modern was listed as the 3rd most visited art gallery in the world, with around 5 ½ million […]
Does a solicitor owe a duty of care to a person who is not a client?
Duty of care is a relatively broad concept which refers to the obligations placed on people to act towards others in a certain way. While solicitors are used to having a duty of care towards their client, it is far more unusual for a solicitor to have to hold a duty of care to someone […]
EU court says online marketplaces like Amazon can be held liable for trademark infringement
Today’s article takes a look at a recent intellectual property case involving Amazon and the Court of Justice of the EU. The court finds that online marketplaces like Amazon can be held liable for trademark infringement, keep reading to learn more. This is a highly significant case due to the status and profile of […]
Does the Home Secretary have the right to refuse an application based on false information in a previous application?
By Jessie Yang In the case of Khan v The Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of the appellant, whose application for Indefinite Leave to Remain had been refused by the Secretary of State (Respondent). The appellant’s application was refused on the basis that he had […]