A postnuptial agreement is different to a prenuptial agreement. A prenup, as it is often shortened to, occurs prior to the marriage between two people. This does not always have the best legal stance, as you may have read on …
Sponsorship Licenses
Sponsor licences are required for organisations looking to employ most types of workers from outside the UK, such as Skilled Visa Workers. In order to secure a UK visa sponsorship licence, an application has to be made and the required …
Wills in Marriage
Many people have the idea that a Will only needs to be drafted when you’re of old age. However, it is recommended for everyone to have a Will in place. This legal document allows you to decide what is to …
Post-Completion Registration Process
Once the property matter has completed, post-completion begins, where submissions such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Land Registration applications are performed. This article will summarise what Land registration is, and the benefits of registering your title. The solicitor …
Legislation changes on domestic violence
In recent years there has been a significant rise in reported domestic violence cases, with figures soaring following the Covid-19 pandemic as it had left many couples isolated at home, some in dangerous and difficult circumstances. This, alongside with the …
Islamic Finance
What is Islamic finance? Islamic finance or Islamic banking is finance or banking which comply with Shari’ah Law. Shari’ah law prohibits charging interest, which means that interest cannot be charged, nor can it be paid on savings. This is because …
Creating Your Will
What Is A Will? A Will is a legal document that expresses an individual’s wishes with regards to the distribution of their assets after their death. It is important to make a Will as without a Will there are certain …
A New Approach to Parental Resolution
The Family Justice System has been piloting a new scheme in which parental disputes are dealt with over arrangements for children and abuse victims in family cases. The aim of the pilot is to develop an investigative approach to children …
New UK Laws- What you need to know as a tenant or landlord
New UK Laws- What you need to know as a tenant or landlord On April 6, 2022, new laws regarding renting a property came into force which are applicable to all tenants and landlords. A significant change is the end …
Global Business Mobility – Changes to Immigration Law
The new Global Business Mobility route for overseas businesses seeking to create a presence or transfer staff to the UK will be launched in Spring 2022 under the existing sponsorship system.