Money Talks! How can cash lead to quicker UK settlement?

It is no secret that having plenty of money is an extremely helpful and advantageous situation to find yourself in. It brings added security and comfort to your life. Although finding yourself in this situation is difficult and often requires tonnes of hard work, some luck and lots of support; however, it can indeed make life a lot easier and it even gives you a substantial head start when it comes to UK immigration.

Investor visa – the “golden” visa which money can buy right away

The Tier 1 investor visa is different to other visas as it is only really available for people in privileged positions with lots of money. Often the Home Office are far more relaxed when issuing this visa in terms of extra requirements.

One typical example is that applicants for this type of visa do not need to pass English language and Life in the UK tests when they apply for entry clearance, extension and settlement, which are normally compulsory for other visas.

In addition, the more money you have, the sooner you will be allowed to settle in the UK. Normally, Tier 1 investor visa holders need to spend continuously five years in the UK before they are eligible to apply for settlement. However, if you have £5m to invest in the UK, the time will be reduced to 3 years. If you have £10m to invest, it will even be better. You will only need two years continual living to settle in this country.

Other examples where money plays a key role?

In immigration, there are other scenarios where money talks. With a person’s financial situation improving or deteriorating, their immigration status will also be upgraded or downgraded.

One example is spouse visa.

Under the current immigration rules, a person who has been granted discretionary leave to remain (“DL”) can apply to switch to spouse visa, provided he/she can meet English language requirements (normally A1 English) and the maintenance requirement (basically an annual income of no less than £18,600 or a saving of £62,500 for no less than 6 months).

Currently, a person with DL status normally needs to wait for 10 years before applying for settlement. For spouse visa, the applicant can apply to settle after 5 years. This is clearly an upgrade.

On the contrary, a person who is on a spouse visa may be downgraded into DL status, if they are unable to meet the £18,600 annual income or £62,500 savings maintenance requirement, but they are able to meet other requirements under the spouse route and there are exceptional circumstances making this person’s removal from the UK unreasonable or undesirable, for example, they have a young British child living in the UK and who needs their care.

Another example is where people apply for or are already on a visa under the parental route.

The immigration rules provide that a person can apply to remain in the UK or for a visa to enter the UK, provided that they can prove that they have the sole/main or shared responsibility of a child’s upbringing and that the child is a British national living in the UK or it is unreasonable to expect the child to be removed from the UK.

If the person can prove that they have sufficient income or savings to maintain themselves and the child without relying on public funds, they will be granted visa on the 5-year parental route, which means that they will be eligible to apply for settlement after 5 years. Otherwise, the person will be granted the visa under the 10-year route. They will not be able to apply for settlement until after 10 years.

Discrimination or public interest?

Sounds discriminatory? It certainly is; however, the different treatments under the immigration rules have clear logic beyond them. Public interest dictates that a workable immigration system must serve for the public, not against it.

A person with stronger financial standing is less reliant on public funds. It is less likely that they will become a public burden financially. This is in the interest of the public.

Proving your income:

Couples must have a combined income of at least £18,600 a year if:

you’re applying as a partner
you want to settle in the UK with your partner

You must prove you have extra money or income if you have children who are not:

British citizens
EEA nationals
permanently settled

You’ll need to earn an extra:

£3,800 for your first child
£2,400 for each child you have after your first child

This is the called the ‘minimum income requirement’. If you cannot meet it you may be able to settle in 10 years, but it is not a guarantee.

What counts as proof?

6 months’ bank statements showing you or your partner’s income
6 months of payslips
a letter from an employer, dated and on headed paper

The employer’s letter should confirm:

you or your partner are employed there
the job title or position you or your partner hold
how long you or your partner have worked there
the type of contract (for example, permanent, fixed term)
what you or your partner earn before tax and National Insurance
how long you or your partner have been paid your current salary
the payslips are genuine

English language test:

To apply for a spouse visa, you will need to prove that you have an adequate level of English.

You can prove your knowledge of English if both:

you have a degree or academic qualification that was taught or researched in English
your qualification is recognised by UK NARIC as being equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or higher

You’ll need to send a certificate from UK NARIC confirming this when you apply.

Alternatively, you can prove your knowledge of English by taking the approved English A1 language test. Learn how to apply for the appropriate test here.

Does everyone have to pass this English test?

The vast majority will, but if you are over 65 years of age or have a physical or mental conditions that prevents you from meeting this requirement then you are not obligated to complete it.

Or, if you are a national of one of the below countries:

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
the Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
New Zealand
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
USA

So, as you can tell, having money and proving that you will not be relying on the state for support greatly improves your chances of settlement and can decrease the amount of years that you need to wait before you become eligible.

Lisa’s Law is fully equipped and experienced in dealing with enquiries of this kind, so if you need legal advice regarding this subject or have any other law based questions please call 020 7928 0276 or email into info@lisaslaw.co.uk

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When the Court’s Judgements Conflict Each Other, What Will Happen?

Although it is quite common for judges sitting in Courts such as the County Court and the High Court to give oral judgements right after a hearing, the judges at the first-tier Immigration and Asylum Tribunal were not allowed to give oral judgements prior to 20th October 2014. They would have to reserve their judgements and provide them in writing after the hearing. This would normally be 2-3 weeks; however, sometimes it would take months to deliver their judgement.

The position was changed on 20th October 2014 when the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014 (SI 2604/2014) was brought into force.

Under the current procedure rules, an immigration judge can deliver their judgement orally at the hearing, provided that in an asylum or humanitarian protection case, the judge must provide a written reasoning afterwards and in other cases, the parties have the right to request such written reasoning if not provided.

The question is: what will happen if a judges written reasoning conflicts their oral judgement given at the hearing?

The case PAA (FtT: Oral decision – written reasons) Iraq [2019] UKUT 00013 (IAC) dealt with this issue. Unlike in the case the Secretary of State for the Home Department v SM (Rwanda) [2018] EWCA Civ 2770 where the IAC granted an invalid bail, in PAA, the judge initially allowed the appeal, but in his subsequent written reasoning, he dismissed the appeal.

The facts of PAA case are very simple. The appellant was a national of Iraq. He came to the UK to claim asylum. He claimed that he was 16 years old. After an asylum interview, the Home Office accepted his age and granted him leave valid until he was 17 and half years old, in line with their policy on unaccompanied policy.

Unfortunately, the Secretary of the State refused his claim for asylum and humanitarian protection on 17th March 2018. The Appellant appealed against such refusal. His appeal was heard on 23rd May 2018. At the hearing, the judge indicated that he had allowed the appeal. He asked the Appellant to go back home and wait for his written judgement/reasoning.

The appellant was of course very happy. He left the Court with his guardian and social worker with high expectation, but only to receive a written decision dated 21st June 2018 to dismiss his appeal. He immediately appealed to the Upper Immigration and Asylum Tribunal.

In dealing with the appeal, the Upper Tribunal has ruled as follows:

Both the oral and written decisions are the Court’s decisions; however, only the first (oral) decision will be the decision of the case, in this case, the judgement of the appeal.
When the first and second decisions conflict each other, both decisions will stand until one of them is set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction and until then, neither party can enforce the decisions.
The time of appeal to a Court of competent jurisdiction runs from the date when the written decision is provided, not the date of the hearing when the oral decision is provided; however, parties may be able to apply for extension of time in such circumstances.

It is very clear from the first point of the Upper Tribunal’s judgement that both parties were wrong when they believed that the subject of the appeal at the Upper Tribunal was the written decision, rather than the first oral decision.

As always, if you have any legal enquiries please do not hesitate to get in contact on 020 7928 0276 or email in to info@lisaslaw.co.uk

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Global Talent Visa – Home Office to add another UK visa option

The Home Office will launch a new fast-track immigration scheme for selected individuals who have skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM subjects).

This will act as an extension of the already existing Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa route.

The fast-track immigration route will be designed to attract elite researchers and specialists in science, engineering and technology, from maths Olympiads at the very start of their careers to the winners of internationally recognised prizes and fellowships.

Elements of the visa:

The new scheme will provide eligible individuals with a three-year visa, during which they can come and go from the UK as they please.

When the three years is up, those on the scheme would be able apply for indefinite leave to remain (giving a permanent right to reside in the UK and access to benefits and healthcare on the same basis as British citizens).

There will be no minimum salary requirement and individuals do not need to secure a job before arriving in the UK (unlike the existing Tier 2 route for skilled workers).

The Home Office have specifically said that they do not intend to bring in a minimum wage threshold for this type of visa in the future.

Individuals will be able to bring dependants (spouses/partners and children), with adult dependants having full access to the labour market.

Applying:

Seeing as this visa is an extension of the Tier 1 Exceptional talent route, the application requirements of the two options are likely to be very similar. Applicants will need to be endorsed by selected bodies within their respective fields.

At the moment the wait time is around 3 months between getting the endorsement and travelling to the UK should your visa application be approved.

Some key changes will be made to the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa route – in order to attract STEM subject professionals:

abolishing the cap on numbers under the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas (currently limited to 2,000 individuals per year)
expanding the pool of UK research institutes and universities able to endorse candidates
creating criteria that confer automatic endorsement, subject to immigration checks
ensuring dependants have full access to the labour market
removing the need to hold an offer of employment before arriving
accelerated path to settlement
increased funds directed to the STEM professions
removing the requirement for those endorsed as Exceptional Promise to have been awarded a prestigious Research Fellowship
opening up the route to those who have received European research funding

Will the new scheme be open to both EU and non-EU nationals?

Yes, this will be a global offer. However, for the moment, EU citizens will continue benefit from free movement.

It also appears that this scheme will be ongoing, but will be subject to frequent reviews by the Home Office to ensure it is working to the benefit of the UK.

Will the Home Office bring this forward with or without a deal?

Yes, the route will be launched regardless of the terms of the UK leaving the EU.

Why the sudden desire for STEM subject professionals?

Boris Johnson has said:

“Britain has a proud history of innovation, with home-grown inventions spanning from the humble bicycle to the lightbulb.

We were home to the world’s first national DNA database, we discovered graphene, and our cutting-edge scientists should be proud to follow in the footsteps of titans like Ada Lovelace and Nobel Laureates Francis Crick and Peter Higgs.

But to ensure we continue to lead the way in the advancement of knowledge, we have to not only support the talent that we already have here, but also ensure our immigration system attracts the very best minds from around the world.”

So, this is looking rather exciting for all those in STEM subject professions. We will keep you right up to date with how this progresses and let you know of any further changes that are made to any visa types.

In the mean time you can contact us on 020 7928 0276 or email in to info@lisaslaw.co.uk

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Flipping Properties – is it flippin’ risky?!

The amount of people buying properties, fixing them up in a short amount of time before selling them for profit (otherwise known as flipping) has drastically reduced in recent years.

In London just 1,240 houses or flats were sold on within 12 months of being purchased last year, a fall of 86 per cent since the 8,380 flipped in 2002.

In some of the capitals more desirable and affluent locations, such as Kensington, Chelsea and Camden flipping has almost disappeared completely, with only a handful of cases recorded in these areas.

During the early and mid-Noughties this tactic of improving houses and selling them on quickly was a major part of the gentrification of London. Prices were ever increasing, mortgage debt was easily accessible and frequent gazumping allowed novice property developers to make some big money in a matter of months. (Gazumping being the practice of making a higher offer for a house than someone whose offer has already been accepted by the seller and thus succeed in acquiring the property yourself).

In 2014 the profits made from flipping houses reached its peak with, on average, developers selling houses for around £115,000 more than what they originally paid for them in a quick turnaround.

Factors of the decline:

The success of flipping properties had a time limit, and over the past few years some factors have meant less and less people are trying it.

At the moment property prices tend to stagnate, sales take longer. This paired with higher taxes and have made it far more difficult to make money out of a quick buy and sale.

See below a table of the biggest drops in areas property flipping records:

Some factors which make flipping properties risky business these days:

Not having enough time

Even if you plan to sell a house you have fixed up quickly, it might not always work out that way. It can take months to find the initial property you want to invest in, and then you have to factor in the time it will take to complete the renovations. This can be an even bigger problem if you are still relying on your day job to pay the bills. Demolition and construction can translate into lots of lost evening and weekends. If you pay somebody else to do the work, you’ll still spend more time that you expect supervising the activity and the costs of paying others will reduce your overall profit.

Once the work is done you have to factor in the inspections that need to be carried out before the house can be sold, and if you are going to be showing off the property yourself to potential buyers you have to factor in this time as well. How much of your own time can you afford to spend?

Not having the skills

If you are a builder by trade, flipping houses is a completely viable and worthwhile option to make some serious money. Many builders resonate properties on the side because they have the skills to do it, and usually have other connections in the trade (such as friends who are plumbers or electricians) to get work done quicker and cheaper.

If you do not know your way around a building site you will need to pay a professional to do all of the renovations and repairs. Accordingly, the odds of making a profit on your investment will be dramatically reduced. Trying to do it all yourself may mean you make worse what is already there, and inadvertently reduce the property’s value.

Not doing enough research

Market research is essential. You should talk to estate agents in the area, browse ‘for sale’ ads and look at houses that have recently sold. This should give you a good idea of what people are looking for in the area. One style of house may be popular in one part of the country, while something vastly design is the winner in another.

Unanticipated Costs

You really must allocated some extra funds for unexpected costs such as building permits, construction delays, delays in delivery of materials, contractor disputes, and holding costs when you are unable to sell the property as quickly as you had hoped.

Stress

Stress can be a major factor during the flipping process. Finding the right property and trying to work out all the costs to succeed in transforming it to meet your vision can make for some sleepless nights. Trying to meet deadlines and finding potential buyers is not always going to go as smoothly as you like

So…

If you are thinking about buying a property to then sell it on we can offer some advice and help you along the way. Our conveyancing team has a wealth of experience and are just a phone call or email away! You can get in contact with us by calling 020 7928 0276 or emailing into info@lisaslaw.co.uk, we are here to help!

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June 27, 2019

Residential housing

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May 22, 2019
House, Landlord, Law, Property, Renting

Residential disputes – is your home fit for habitation?

Landlords and tenants enter into a contract together with hopes of a mutually beneficial and harmonious relationship. Each hope to get what they want and both envision disputes and confrontation to be at a minimum or ideally non-existent. The unfortunate thing about this is most of the time life is not so simple and care free, and when problems arise blame can be passed around like an old deflated football.

In a case recently brought to our property team here at Lisa’s Law a landlord found herself in a sticky situation. She wanted to get builders into her property to do some maintenance work and make some structural improvements. This may sound like something her tenant would be pleased with, seeing as the general idea is to improve the quality of the property, but the current tenant took issue with the plans.

The tenant’s problem was that he did not want his landlord and a team of builders coming into his home without being there himself. He would have to take time off work to oversee the builders and felt that he should be compensated for time spent and money lost by his landlord.

A recent change in the law means that the tenant does hold the right to such a claim on the basis of the landlord providing poor conditions in the property that made the building works necessary in the first place, however the landlord has expressed the belief that the tenant is deliberately delaying the work in order to get some kind of compensation.

What is this new law that has been changed?

The new law that we are referring to was brought in on 20 March 2019 and is called the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2019. Its purpose is to ensure that all rental properties, be they social or private property, is cleared as being safe for people to occupy. The landlords of these properties are the ones responsible for meeting the standards demanded by these new rules; tenants can take their landlords to court if they fail to put things right.

What makes a property unfit for human habitation?

The list below are some of the specific things that would be taken into consideration when judging if a property is fit to occupy or not:

the building has been neglected and is in a bad condition
the building is unstable
there’s a serious problem with damp
it has an unsafe layout
there’s not enough natural light
there’s not enough ventilation
there is a problem with the supply of hot and cold water
there are problems with the drainage or the lavatories
it’s difficult to prepare and cook food or wash up
or any of the 29 hazards set out in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) Regulations 2005

This rule can only be cited with regards to properties that tenants have contracted into either on or after 20 March 2019, when the law was bought in. However, that is not to say that people who signed an agreement before this date must suffer in silence. They of course have the right to a habitable home as well but will have to go through their letting agent or local council beforehand (meaning action can be only taken by local council instead of tenants themselves).

In the case of the dispute mentioned above, there are a few things to consider. For instance, if we look at the situation from the position of the tenant we must evaluate whether or not it is in fact their issue as opposed to the landlords.

Also, the landlord will not be held accountable if the property is deemed inhospitable due to the following:

the problem is caused by tenant behaviour
the problem is caused by events like fires, storms and floods which are completely beyond the landlord’s control (sometimes called ‘acts of God’)
the problem is caused by the tenants’ own possessions
the landlord hasn’t been able to get consent e.g. planning permission, permission from freeholders etc. There must be evidence of reasonable efforts to gain permission
the tenant is not an individual, e.g. local authorities, national parks, housing associations, educational institutions

However, if a substantial issue went unchecked, which was not the fault of the tenant, it would fall to the landlord to sort it out. Any delays may mean the landlord finding themselves in breach of this new rule and subject to consequences.

It is much better for landlords to stay on top of these issues before they get too far out of hand. A smart thing to do would be to schedule regular maintenance check-ups at a time convenient for both the landlord and the tenant. This was any issues can be inspected and repaired as and when they occur.

It is also advised that landlords should always keep comprehensive evidence of where they’ve tried to fix problems, such as contact history with builders and tenants to prove that they did do their best to make sure the property is ‘fit for human habitation’.

In the case of a landlord repeatedly being denied entry to their own property by a tenant, the landlord can apply for a court order to gain access to the home legally.

If you want to know more about this new law, or if you need legal advice of your own please do not hesitate to contact us on 020 7928 0276 or email in to info@lisaslaw.co.uk

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Overstaying may have an effect on your potential UK citizenship! Find out why now

Evidence of overstaying in the last 10 years will have a significantly negative impact on people applying for UK citizenship, as new rules are introduced by the UK Home Office. Essentially, all people who have stayed on in the UK after their visas have expired will be refused citizenship apart from in certain circumstances.

The exceptions rely on overstaying being the only adverse factor regarding the applicant’s character along with one of the following:

the person’s application for leave to remain was made before 24 November 2016 and within 28 days of the expiry of their previous leave, or
the person’s application for leave to remain was made on or after 24 November 2016, and the application did not fall for refusal on the grounds of overstaying because an exception under of the Immigration Rules applied, or
the period without leave was not the fault of the applicant, for example where it arose from a Home Office decision to refuse which is subsequently withdrawn or quashed or which the courts have required the Home Office to reconsider.

The third point may be seen as somewhat vague; how can it be said with any degree of certainty that the overstaying is or is not the applicants fault? From our understandings it could relate to secondary evidence, such as history of an abusive partner who did not allow the applicant to reapply for leave to remain. Or if the applicant was a child at the time of their overstaying a more sympathetic eye could be cast over the application.

How has the Home Office’s view on overstaying changed in recent years?

The Home Office has been progressively getting stricter on overstaying as the years pass by, with a steady decline in tolerance clearly visible in the past 5 or so years.

Until the end of 2014 the position was:

The decision maker will not normally refuse an application where the person has a history of evading immigration control themselves, particularly where there is no other evidence to cast doubt on their character.

In December 2014, this was amended to state that illegal entry in the last ten years would be a ground for refusal, as well as:

The decision maker will normally refuse an application if within the 10 years preceding the application the person has not been compliant with immigration requirements, including but not limited to having:

(a) failed to report

(b) failed to comply with any conditions imposed under the Immigration Acts

(c) been detected working in the UK without permission.

This is quite the change in policy and when people started being refused under these new rules there was some understandable confusion and controversy. The most common reason for refusal was due to unsanctioned work that the government found out about or was declared on the applicants’ forms.

Then, the Home Office tightened their grip on overstayers even more. Applicants with any period of overstaying in the last 10 years were sent a questionnaire which was designed to determine how they had been supporting themselves during that time.

In a few exceptional cases where they were able to provide unquestionable evidence – for example, having been in receipt of local authority support – applicants were accepted.

In the vast majority of cases though, such evidence was not available or was deemed not comprehensive enough. Often, the Home Office would refuse on the basis “we are not satisfied that you have been able to maintain yourself without access to employment or public funds”. Many were extremely disappointed and frustrated because there was no evidence of the alleged wrongdoing which meant that it was impossible to contest.

So what now?

At least this progression is now predictable and comes as less of a surprise than the 2014 changes to the view on overstayers. We can say with a degree of certainty now that people should not be applying for citizenship unless a full ten years has passed, as page 10 of the new Good Character Requirement guidance clearly states that they will not be judged as having a good character if:

‘they have breached immigration laws, for example by overstaying, working in breach of conditions or assisting in the evasion of immigration control.’

However, applicants should still be aware of that the guidance also specifying that the Home Office has discretionary rights to overlook applicants’ breaches of immigration requirements. For example people who have been granted a refugee status may not be appropriate to be punished by their illegal entry history even if it occurred during the preceding 10 years.

Article 31 of the Refugee Convention states that refugees should not have any penalties imposed upon them as a consequence of illegally entering or being present in the country of refuge illegally in order to seek sanctuary, provided that they:

travelled to the country of refuge directly from the territory where they fear persecution
presented themselves to the domestic authorities without delay
showed good cause for their illegal entry or presence

Although Article 31 does not specify any minimum time before a person should claim asylum and this will need to be considered on a case-by-case basis, the guidance mentioning that it is not unreasonable to expect that applicants should claim asylum within 4 weeks of arrival.

Should applicants have any reasonable explanation for the delay they will need to provide detailed evidence to convince Home Office caseworkers.

Here to say, applicants who have failed to comply with immigration requirements in the past 10 years should be aware that their applications will normally be refused unless they can provide solid reasons to persuade Home Office caseworkers. After that if their applications have been refused unreasonably, they can still try to challenge the Home Office’s decision.

For those who cannot provide any reasonable explanation then they should normally wait until a full ten years has passed. We will keep you right up to date with how this effects people going forward and if the Home Office announces any changes to the guidance in the coming months.

In the meantime, if you have any questions on this subject please do not hesitate to contact us on 020 7928 0276 or email into info@lisaslaw.co.uk

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Bullying in the workplace – you don’t have to put up with it!

Bullying in the workplace is more common than you may think. Considering, on average, we spend around a third of our life at work this cannot go unchecked and people who feel that they are victimised must be supported and know that they need not stand for it.

Workplace bullying can take many forms, much like any kind of bullying. Making rude comments, nasty jokes or choosing to isolate an individual are all forms of bullying. It could also be choosing to ignore emails from certain people or deliberately overloading them with work. This type of behaviour is horrible and can have seriously detrimental effects on the person’s mental and physical health.

There are some steps that people who feel they are being bullied can take. The most obvious, but not always the easiest, option is to confront the tormentors directly and let them know how their behaviour is making you feel and that you want them to stop. We understand that it is not always this easy and that sometimes a confrontation of this kind can make matters even more difficult than they already are. Talking to a manager or member of the HR team, in an informal capacity if you wish, can also be an effective move.

If a more official route is needed you can write what’s called a grievance letter. You can do this by yourself but if you don’t feel comfortable or you would like some help with it you can hire a solicitor to assist you. You then deliver this letter to your employer and it will have to be taken seriously as a formal complaint, leading to an investigation into the issues you raise and hopefully concluding with a positive outcome. Lisa’s Law is of course able to help you with a grievance letter should you need one.

If your employer refuses to take your claims seriously, or the bullying continues, you may pursue a legal claim. Seeking advice from a solicitor may allow you to understand the situation better and give you a better idea of what your rights are and how you can move forward to get the issue sorted. It is unlikely that your employer will want to have a serious legal matter on their hands so it can be a good plan to show your intent early on to let them know you are serious about the situation.

If you need any advice about this topic, or have any other kind of legal enquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to us on 020 7928 0276 or email in to info@lisaslaw.co.uk

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Welcome Dalian!

Our ever growing team here at Lisa’s Law continues to flourish as we welcome Dalian Adisa as a Financial Manager!

Dalian has a honours degree in accounting and has completed his ACA and FCCA courses. He has worked for various London based audit firms and joins us having already built up a wealth of experience in the industry.

Dalian specialises in auditing, taxation, statutory compliance and financial control.

In his spare time Dalian enjoys brain training games such as crosswords and Sudoku’s. He is also a big fan of nature reserves, nature documentaries (especially David Attenborough) and football.

Great to have you here, Dalian!

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May 21, 2019

Litigation

The ultimate objective of litigation is to find a resolution. It is never to encourage litigiousness. At Lisa’s Law, our specialist litigation team fully understand your concerns and will always have your best interest at the front of our minds.

We will always endeavour to settle your disputes in a most efficient and cost-effective way, whether it is through informal negotiation or formal ADRs. If your dispute has to be resolved via litigation, we are capable to present through all stages of the proceedings, from issuing or defending claims to final trials and judgement enforcement.

At Lisa’s Law, there is a variety of diversity and specialisms in our ranks. Our dedicated team will fight your corner and will not rest until you get the result you deserve. Your caseworker will be efficient, highly communicative, and thorough from the initial discussion of your instruction right the way through to the completion of the matter.

As a range, the cases that the department have taken are valued between £2,000 and £78 million. Among the highlights are the fact that our litigation team has recovered sums exceeding £6m and successfully defend claims worth up to £2.5m.

Your caseworker will be efficient, highly communicative, and thorough from the initial discussion of your instruction right the way through to the completion of the matter.

Our Litigation team deal with the below areas of law:

Insurance dispute
Foreign Judgment Registration
Charging Order
Freezing Order
Amazon Dispute
Landlord and Tenant Dispute
Group Litigation Property Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Dispute
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Contract Dispute
Dilapidation Claim
Employment Claim/ Disputes
Intellectual Property Disputes

Our Litigation Department has recovered sums exceeding 6 million. We have also:

Successful represented a number of clients on cross border disputes.
Successfully defended claims up to 2.5 million.
Successful represented group litigation in a property dispute
Successfully defended an employer against a claim from an employee for £140,000.
Successfully received a positive order to recover £62,000 for a shadow director whose company’s funds were mishandled by the de facto director and the business bank
High success rate in eviction proceedings and order to recover our legal fee
Successfully registered foreign judgement in Australia in the UK
Successfully dealt with Amazon to restore seller’s link
Successfully defended an IP infringement case during pre-action stage
Successfully recovered client’s parcel that was withheld by the carrier company due to the consignee being insolvent without the need for our client, the consignor to return the deposit paid by the consignee, $18,059.12
Currently defending a £78 million charging order