UK Leaseholder 2021 Reform and Rights – Questions & Answers
In January of 2021, the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government issued a press release pertaining to proposed changes to leasehold laws in the UK. This is being hailed as one of the “biggest reforms to English Property Law for 40 years”, and with the introduction of the legislation, it is set to make […]
Hong Kong BN(O) Visa – Top 11 Questions & Answers
The UK has opened its doors to Hong Kong citizens. The much anticipated visa welcomes your ideas, culture and heritage. In this post we answer the top 11 most frequently asked questions about the BN(O) visa. 1. Who can apply? The BN(O) visa is for British National (Overseas) citizens who are resident in Hong Kong […]
Henry Jackson Society pays libel damages and apologises to UK’s Huda Television Ltd
The Henry Jackson Society (HJS) has settled the High Court defamation claim brought by Huda Television Ltd (Huda), an educational television channel aimed at the UK Muslim community. In addition to paying libel damages to Huda plus legal costs, HJS has published a retraction of the allegations and an apology to Huda on the HJS […]
Child Custody Between Divorced Parents During UK Lockdown – How To See Your Child
For many of us, this is the unthinkable: Our deepest fear – A nightmare scenario where we cannot see or talk to our own children. As parents, we believe in an almost inherent right to see and speak to our children whenever we want to. But in reality, there are thousands of parents out there, […]
What To Do If Your Landlord Is Missing In Action
Whilst no one wants a landlord who is overly involved, think George Roper in ‘Man About The House’ (I am truly showing my age here), a missing landlord can cause difficulties for leaseholders who need to extend their lease or wish to purchase the freehold of their flat. A missing landlord is a common problem. […]
UK Insolvency Law Update – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The outbreak of COVID-19 and the ‘lockdown’ measures implemented by the Government to prevent the spread of the virus have impacted the majority of UK businesses who have struggled as a result. On Saturday 28 March 2020, the Government announced that it intends to amend UK Insolvency law to suspend the offence of wrongful trading […]
Are You Working From Home? Are You Protected?
Many of us who were once glued to our office desks have had to, in the last few weeks, come to terms with working from home. I am writing this blog from my wooden dining table, aka my new “office desk”. The sun is streaming through the conservatory window and I can hear the birds […]
Making a Will to Protect Your Assets in the UK – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The current health pandemic has all made us realise more than ever, how uncertain life can be. And it causes fear, panic, anxiety and so on. The best way to rebalance is to find control or security within the uncertainty. Many of our clients have asked us questions like “What will happen to my assets […]
Can I Contact My Child During Lockdown? – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We have received many calls over the last week from separated parents seeking advice on child arrangements in light of the current worldwide coronavirus lockdown. Parents for example, wanting to know the legal position with regards to child contact for the other parent, given we’ve all been advised to stay home and limit travel for […]