Conveyancing in 2025: What to Expect
With the year still in its infancy, Lisa’s Law would like to use this article to outline some of the major upcoming changes to conveyancing in 2025. We will also take a look at how these major changes will affect buyers, sellers and conveyancing solicitors involved. Purchase cost increases The following three […]
Ballot Announcement for the Youth Mobility Scheme 2025 – those from Hong Kong and Taiwan eligible
The UK’s Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) is a visa route designed to enable young people from select countries and territories to experience life and work in the UK for up to two years. Under this scheme, successful applicants can work, study, and live in the UK, gaining valuable international exposure and professional development. The scheme […]
My case is settled, do I have to pay tax on the settlement?
The tax implications of settlement payments are often overlooked in the process of resolving disputes. However, the tax treatment of these payments should be part of the parties’ consideration in settlement and for ensuring compliance of the law. Settlement payments can attract significant financial consequences if the associated tax liabilities or reliefs are not properly […]
Home Buyers Protection Insurance – do you need it when purchasing a property?
Imagine, for a moment, that you are all set to buy your dream home. You’ve found the perfect house, negotiated the price, and had your offer accepted. Out of nowhere though, the deal falls through. Perhaps the seller changed their mind about selling, or you are faced with an involuntary redundancy out of the blue. […]
Suspected people smugglers to face travel restrictions and bans on mobile phones
As part of its strategy to combat the continuing small-boats crisis faced by the UK, the Home Office has introduced a series of new measures specifically targeted at people smugglers. Rather than the approach of the previous government, which specifically targeted those in the boats themselves and threatened them with being “removed” to Rwanda, the […]
150 tenants served eviction notices just weeks before Christmas
More than 150 tenants from the same block of flats in Vive Living in Deptford recently received eviction notices just weeks before Christmas, ordering them to leave their homes within the next 2 to 4 months. As a result, councillors and the local MP, Vicky Foxcroft, have demanded a meeting with landlords, Aitch Group. […]
Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: Achievements Across Our Legal Departments in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we take pride in reflecting on the milestones and successes that defined this year for Lisa’s Law. From immigration breakthroughs to high-stakes litigation, our teams have worked tirelessly to deliver exceptional results for our clients. In this article, we take a look back at our achievements and the impact […]
Government announces range of measures to crack down on illegal working
In recent years, the UK has seen a substantial increase in net immigration, a factor which partly contributed to the Conservative Party’s General Election loss. While the new Labour government hasn’t set a defined target for net migration, they have publicly stated their desire to tackle illegal migration. Illegal working, the subject of today’s article, […]
Planning for Further Stamp Duty Land Tax Changes from 1st April 2025
The property market is a very important part of the economy of any country. It can make a substantial contribution to a country’s revenue. It can also create economic bubbles if it overheats, hence damaging or even crashing an economy. Therefore, all responsible governments want to regulate the property market effectively. One tool in their […]
Appealing a Corporation Tax Assessment: A Practical Walkthrough for Business Owners
Imagine you have just wrapped up another hectic year of running your business. Then, out of the blue, a letter from HMRC arrives. It claims you have underpaid your corporation tax and includes a hefty corporation tax assessment demanding immediate payment. But as you check your books, you realise something does not add up. HMRC […]
