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 we’ve made across our departments.
Immigration Law
Key Achievements
- 85% Appeal Success Rate: Maintaining a strong record of success in contested cases.
- 1,500+ Immigration Cases: Providing support and guidance in a wide variety of matters.
- Expanded Team: Growing from 18 to 20 specialists, ensuring even better service delivery.
- Ranked by the Legal 500 for immigration
Notable Wins
- Successfully sponsored a grandchild to live with grandparents in the UK.
- Secured Indefinite Leave to Remain for a client with 500 days of excess absence.
- Challenged and overturned deportation orders, reuniting families and restoring futures.
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2024 has been a busy year for our immigration team. The UK has introduced some significant changes to visa requirements, especially for spouse and skilled worker visas. Despite these new challenges, we’ve seen no slowdown in people looking to come to the UK.
We are proud to have grown our team from 18 to 20 professionals this year, enabling us to continue providing excellent support to our clients. We’ve handled over 1,500 cases this year, maintaining an impressive 85% success rate on appeals.
It’s been particularly exciting to have been recognised by the Legal 500 this year. They’ve not only ranked our immigration team, but also awarded us their client satisfaction mark – something that only goes to 10% of ranked firms. That means a lot to us.
As we look back on the year, we are thrilled with what our team has achieved. We’re grateful for our clients’ trust and are looking forward to supporting even more people in the coming year.
Conveyancing
In 2024, our Conveyancing Team reached new milestones, continuing to build on a foundation of success.
Achievements
- Achieved a 20% growth compared to last year’s strong performance.
- Opened nearly 2,000 new cases, a testament to growing client trust.
- Increased the average transaction values for both commercial and residential conveyancing, with many instructions exceeding £1 million.
Strategic Improvements
- Developed a more robust team structure, integrating experienced solicitors with paralegals and legal assistants, which has laid down a solid foundation for career development and futureproofing.
- Expanded and diversified our client base, with more clients instructing us directly. This has reduced operational risks by not relying on certain types of referrals and and increased business resilience.
Looking forward, we plan in the new year to:
1. Further optimise the structure of our team and establish a four-tier system which consists of legal assistants, solicitors, team leaders and a supervisor;
2. Further increase efficiency by streamlining our workflow and introducing AI into our practice
Family Law
In 2024, our Family Department demonstrated unwavering commitment to helping families navigate sensitive and emotional legal matters. As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on some of the remarkable achievements and milestones of our Family Department. Here are some of the highlights from 2024:
- Serving Over 100 Clients
- Supported a diverse range of families and individuals, with over 100 cases opened by the end of September, and many more in the final months of the year.
- Exceptional Client Feedback
- The Family Department received over 100 five-star Google reviews, reflecting our dedication to providing excellent client care.
- Completion of Complex Probate Cases and Overseas Probate Expertise
- After a year and a half of dedicated work, we successfully concluded a complex probate case involving:
- Over 20 bank accounts, 4 shareholdings, and more than 15 other accounts.
- Estate administration valued at over £440,000, including legacies to charity.
- We handled a variety of international probate matters, assisting clients with estates involving deceased domiciles in Mainland China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and beyond.
- Swift Financial Settlement Resolution and Financial Remedies Success
- A financial settlement was efficiently resolved following just over a year of negotiations and two court hearings, ensuring a positive outcome and cost-effective approach for our client.
- We successfully assisted a client in achieving a financial settlement during a contentious divorce. The case involved worldwide matrimonial assets valued at approximately £5 million and required prolonged negotiations with a non-legal representative on the opposing side.
- We achieved a fully satisfactory result for a client in a contentious financial remedies case. This involved complex legal issues, including:
- Separation of equitable interest and legal title in property.
- Distinguishing between loans and gifts from family members.
- Identifying matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets.
- The team successfully obtained over 10 financial consent orders from the family court without the need for hearing attendance, demonstrating our expertise and commitment to delivering efficient, client-focused solutions.
- Challenging Child Arrangement Case
- After 3 years and 7 court hearings, we secured a final order granting a father regular contact with his child despite strong objections from the mother and cross-allegations of domestic violence.
- Pre/Post-Nuptial and Separation Agreements
We provided comprehensive support to numerous clients in drafting and negotiating pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and separation agreements, carefully tailored to their unique circumstances and designed to safeguard their separate assets.
Our Family Department Services
We offer a wide range of services to support clients through sensitive and emotional circumstances, including:
- Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration
- Acting as legal representatives for executors/administrators
- Estate administration and distribution
- Contested probate proceedings
- Will Writing and Estate Planning
- Drafting, amending, or revoking Wills.
- Tax planning, lifetime gifts, and trusts.
- Lasting Power of Attorney
- Pre-Nuptial/Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Cohabitation and Separation Agreements
- Matrimonial Financial Settlements
- Children Arrangements and Divorce Procedures
End-of-Year Reflections
This year has been one of growth, learning, and success for our family law team. From resolving challenging cases to providing empathetic support during difficult times, we are proud of the positive impact we have made. As we move forward, we remain committed to delivering high-quality legal services and fighting for our clients’ best interests.
Litigation Team
As the year draws to a close, Lisa’s Law Litigation Team takes pride in reflecting on a series of noteworthy accomplishments that highlight our dedication and expertise. From high-profile cases to everyday legal challenges, our Litigation Team delivered impactful results for clients. Some of our highlights include the following:
Highlights
- Represented over 60 Chinese companies in a significant High Court dispute with an online platform.
- Defended a company against allegations from the Office for Product Safety and Standards, ensuring that our client’s interests remained protected in a challenging regulatory environment.
- Managed tenancy disputes, disrepair claims, and professional negligence cases, demonstrating a balanced approach to advocacy.
- Secured settlements exceeding £10 million in international disputes, reflecting our negotiation prowess.
- In the tax realm, we represented a company in an appeal against a decision of the First-tier Tribunal (Tax), illustrating our commitment to delivering strong, strategic legal representation. We led several international dispute settlement cases involving contractual and financial disputes, achieving remarkable settlements exceeding £10 million, which speaks to our negotiation skills and understanding of diverse legal frameworks.
Whether navigating complex tax appeals or protecting tenant rights, our Litigation Department has exemplified resilience and strategic excellence.
As we conclude this year, we are grateful for the challenges we have overcome and the successes we have achieved, and we look forward to carrying this momentum into the new year, continuing to advocate for our clients with the same commitment and diligence.
Looking Ahead to 2025
2024 has been an exceptional year of growth, learning, and achievement across all departments. We are deeply grateful for the trust our clients place in us and for the dedication of our teams who go above and beyond every day.
As we move into 2025, we remain committed to continuing to deliver outstanding legal services, embracing innovation, and achieving even greater results for those we serve.
Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on another exciting year!
Here’s to a successful and impactful 2025!
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