Government Announces Plans for the End of Leasehold – Find Out What Will Replace It
In line with their manifesto commitments, the government has announced plans to abolish the ‘feudal’ leasehold system and replace it with a commonhold model by the end of the current Parliament. Successive governments have promised to take decisive action on leasehold to no avail, but the latest plans by the announced by Housing Minister, […]
Do unmarried couples who live together as cohabitees have the same rights as married couples?
It is a commonly held belief that if a couple lives together for a long time as cohabitees, they have the same rights as married couples or civil partners. This is untrue. Unmarried cohabiting couples, regardless of how long they have lived together, have far fewer rights than those who are married. “Common law marriages”, […]
Three New Colleagues Join Lisa’s Law
We are delighted to welcome three new colleagues to Lisa’s Law. Angel joins as a Solicitor in our Immigration team, while Ian and Yi Ling add to the growing number of legal assistants at the firm. Angel Angel qualified as a solicitor in December 2022. She obtained her LLB from the University […]
UK Court Addresses the Interpretation of Personal Data in a Data Protection case for the first time
Personal data is a concept we all know but we all seem to have different interpretations of. What exactly does it mean? And how does the law interpret it? The UK court, for the first time, was asked to determine the interpretation of the meaning of “personal data” as a preliminary issue in a data […]
Tammina v SSHD – Exploring the Fairness of Sponsor Licence Revocation
Many migrants in the UK hold work visas, with their immigration status heavily reliant on their employer’s sponsorship eligibility. If an employer’s sponsor licence is revoked, affected employees have limited time to address their immigration status, creating significant uncertainty. Protecting their rights and interests in such situations is a matter of widespread concern. The […]
Understanding the Help to Buy Redemption Process
The Help to Buy scheme has provided many first-time buyers with the opportunity to step onto the property ladder. However, as circumstances change, many homeowners find themselves needing to repay their Help to Buy equity loan, a process known as Help to Buy redemption. If you’re considering redeeming your Help to Buy loan, this guide […]
How Can Leaseholders Extend Their Lease?
In a move celebrated by many leaseholders, Section 27 of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 was brought into effect on 31/01/2025. This legislation removes the two-year qualifying period requirement for leasehold extension. While leaseholders may ostensibly feel like homeowners, the nature of a lease means that the property will return to the […]
An Overview of Litigation in the UK
Litigation in the UK refers to the legal process of resolving disputes through the court system. It can involve individuals, businesses, or public bodies and is divided into civil and criminal proceedings. However, those not familiar with litigation may be confused by the litigation process, sometimes preventing them from even engaging with it […]
Refugees to be excluded from gaining British citizenship?
By Angel Wan Without prior announcement, the Home Office has updated its guidance on the good character requirement for nationality applications submitted from 10 February 2025 onwards. Under the new guidance, individuals who entered the United Kingdom illegally will generally be refused British citizenship. This applies to anyone who made a “dangerous journey” […]
High Court Rules in Favour of Mother and Child in ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ Case Against Coventry City Council
On 07 January 2025, the High Court quashed an assessment made by Coventry City Council in a ‘no recourse to public funds’ case and ordered the authority to re-take the decision. They urged the Council to take into account why the children concerned were held to not have any unmet welfare needs given the updated […]
