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 […]
Possession Action in Lockdown 3.0 – What you need to know.
With a new lockdown comes a wave of repercussions in terms of law, society and lifestyle. Procedures are updated, rules are created or waived and people must once again readjust to keep up with the times. One important issue that we have spoken about in weeks previously is evictions and possession actions which are […]
How can I move home safely during Lockdown 3.0?
The latest lockdown restrictions have had a massive effect on everyone’s life and will have many feeling like cooped up chickens. What may come as a bit of a surprise is the fact that it is still legal to ‘fly the coop’ so to speak, that is, move home. House viewings can still take […]
Supreme Court overturns settled case law on limitation – Test Claimants in FII Group Litigation v HMRC
Written by Rosa Huang. In the decision on Test Claimants in FII Group Litigation v HMRC handed down on 20 November 2020, the Supreme Court overturns decision of House of Lords in relation to the application of Section 32(1)(c) of the Limitation Act 1980, and unanimously allowed the appeal arising in the course […]
The Importance of Frontier Worker Permits – What are they and who can apply for one?
The Brexit transition period is over, and with the start of the New Year we find ourselves stepping into some new terrain in terms of immigration, employment and family law. While these changes in policy and rules may seem daunting, we will keep you right up to date with all the important events and news […]
Lockdown 3.0 will not stop Lisa’s Law!
With the new lockdown announced last night many areas of our lives are put on hold but your legal matters are not one of them. Here at Lisa’s Law we are ready and waiting to provide you with a full range of legal services to the excellent standard that our clients have come to expect. […]
More Guidance on the EU Settlement Scheme – Evidence, Information, and Qualifying Periods.
The EU Settlement Scheme is of great importance for a huge amount of people now that the effects of Brexit are right around the corner. For a full rundown of the scheme you can read our article: A Clearance of the Past? – How Can You Benefit From the EU Settlement Scheme? In this […]