Written by: Maxim Sealey, Associate Solicitor Reviewed by: Saracens Solicitors Dispute Resolution & Real Estate Team Setting rent to be payable monthly, rather than quarterly or at another longer interval, gives landlords a meaningfully faster route to eviction under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 for rent arrears. This is because the mandatory […]
Written by: Farzana Naz, Director / Head of Family Reviewed by: Saracens Solicitors Family Law Team When a relationship breaks down, the wellbeing of any children must remain at the centre of every decision both parents make. In England and Wales, the law requires courts to treat the welfare of the child as the […]
Written by: Tasawar Ulhaq, Director Reviewed by: Saracens Solicitors UAE Team Buying or selling a DFSA- or FSRA-regulated financial business in the UAE involves a layer of process that a standard corporate acquisition does not: change-in-control approval from the relevant regulator, deep regulatory due diligence into the target’s historic compliance record, and deal documentation […]
Written by: Fraz Butt, Director Reviewed by: Saracens Solicitors UAE Team A UAE crypto business needs to consider the UK’s incoming regime if it markets to, onboards, or otherwise serves UK-based clients, even without any physical UK presence. The UK is bringing cryptoasset activities within the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) regulatory perimeter, extending its […]
Written by: Parastu Aghai, Director Reviewed by: Saracens Solicitors UAE Team Most managers launching a fund in the UAE choose between a DIFC Public, Exempt or Qualified Investor Fund, an equivalent ADGM structure, or an offshore vehicle (typically Cayman or BVI) managed or advised from the UAE. The right answer depends on your investor […]
Written by: Maxim Sealey, Associate Solicitor Reviewed by: Saracens Solicitors Dispute Resolution Team If you already have a possession order but the county court’s bailiffs are taking months to enforce it, you can apply to transfer enforcement of that order to the High Court, where enforcement officers typically act far more quickly, often within […]
If your organisation holds a UK sponsor licence, it is essential that you understand the latest Home Office compliance requirements. From 6 March 2026, sponsors must not only provide sponsored workers with information about their employment rights, but also retain evidence that they have done so. Failure to comply could lead to your sponsor licence […]
Disagreements about childcare during the summer break are one of the most common issues in family law. What should be an enjoyable and memorable time for children can quickly become a source of stress for separated parents. Whether the disagreement concerns travel plans, the length of time children spend with each parent, or how a […]
A change of Prime Minister does not, on its own, stop a house purchase or sale going ahead, and it should not automatically delay a transaction that is already in progress. Following Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that he will resign as Labour leader and, in due course, as Prime Minister, many buyers and sellers are […]
