Account Freezing Order involving seven figure sum successfully challenged and cleared by Lisa’s Law
By Yitong Guo In the past 6 months, the Litigation team at Lisa’s Law successfully assisted an individual client to challenge two Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) against their personal accounts and have the full seven figure sum released. Keep reading to learn about the case and how we got the desired outcome for […]
Most postgraduates on student visas to be banned from bringing dependents to the UK
Undergraduate students are not permitted to bring their partner and children to the UK when they come to the UK to study. However, until now, all postgraduate students have had the potential to do so. That was the case until this week, when the Home Office announced new restrictions to the student visa […]
Overseas students barred from switching from student visa to work visa until education is completed
In 2022 there were over 485,000 student visas granted according to the Government website. This represents a 29% increase compared with visas granted in 2021. Many who come to the United Kingdom on a student visa complete their studies and apply for employment in the United Kingdom with their newly earned qualifications. This […]
Welcome Qingge
We are delighted to welcome Qingge Zhao to Lisa’s Law. Qingge joins the team as a legal assistant and has already displayed her aptitude in the role since joining. Qingge is a recent LLM graduate from London School of Economics and Political Science, and is hoping to qualify as a solicitor in the future. […]
Probate – frequently asked questions
In the last article in our series of frequently asked questions about some of the biggest Family Law topics, we take a look at the topic of probate, the process of dealing with someone’s estate once they die. At Lisa’s Law, we specialise in probate and all other major aspects of family law. Need […]
Late-night sausage rolls on the menu as Greggs and Westminster Council reach license agreement
There are many who, after a night out on the town, may find it difficult to resist the siren’s call of the nearest fast-food establishment. However, licensing rules in England and Wales often prevent certain hospitality businesses from opening late at night. Such a situation recently arose in a dispute between the high-street bakery chain, […]
UK Visitor Visa – FAQs
You may have seen our recent guide on the UK Visitor Visa. Well, in today’s article we have compiled a range of the most frequently asked questions about the Visitor Visa. Have a question about this visa? You’ll probably find the answer to it below. If not, get in touch with us today! […]
Can I still apply for settlement if I exceeded the absence limit due to Covid?
We were recently approached by a client who entered the UK in 2012. Since entering, he applied for a number of visas and accumulated 10 years lawful residence in the UK. Our client applied for Indefinite Leave to Remain / Settlement himself on the basis that he had been in the UK for 10 […]
Retained right of residence for family members of EU citizens
By Victor Falcon Mmegwa Can family members of EU citizens acquire independent rights of admission or residence in the UK where they have lost their family connection to the EU citizen they are related to? Qualifying family members can continue living in the UK lawfully without their EU citizen sponsor. But a person […]
Tesco found to have copied the Lidl logo in trademark lawsuit. Why did the High Court come to this decision?
In a recent case, the High Court has ruled that Tesco’s use of its Clubcard logo constituted trademark infringement, copyright infringement and passing off. Tesco filed a counterclaim in response in which they alleged some of the Lidl trademarks were registered in bad faith and are therefore liable to be declared invalid. You may […]
