Written by Maxim Sealey, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 24 September 2026 Unfair prejudice petitions are unusual in English litigation because there is no statutory limitation period restricting when a shareholder can bring one, unlike almost every other civil claim, which must generally be issued within a fixed number of years of […]
Written by Maxim Sealey, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 24 September 2026 Form 3A is now the prescribed notice landlords must use to begin possession proceedings under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988, and it has replaced the previous Form 3 with immediate effect. If you or your managing agent have […]
Written by Parastu Aghai, Director · Last reviewed 24 September 2026 Working with investment funds, I regularly come across questions that sound straightforward at first, but often become much more complicated once you look at the regulatory structure. So I am starting a short Fund Problems – Q&A Series, covering some of the practical issues […]
Written by Parastu Aghai, Director · Last reviewed 23 September 2026 There is no single best tool for UAE-based international families — a will, a foundation and a trust each solve different problems, and most well-planned estates use more than one. A DIFC or ADGM Will provides certainty over UAE-based assets on death; a […]
Written by Tasawar Ulhaq, Director · Last reviewed 23 September 2026 The UAE is attracting a growing share of global private credit activity because it offers a stable, common-law-compatible base in DIFC and ADGM, proximity to Gulf capital and family offices, and fund structures — particularly the Qualified Investor Fund — that are fast […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 16 September 2026 When preparing a UK immigration application, much of the attention naturally falls on whether you meet the requirements of the particular visa route. Do you meet the financial requirement? Do you have the right sponsorship? Is your relationship genuine? Have […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 16 September 2026 One of the most common questions we receive from couples preparing a UK spouse visa application is whether they meet the financial requirement. You may already know about the £29,000 minimum income requirement, but the calculation is not always as […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 16 September 2026 Adopting a child is often the culmination of years of hope, planning and emotional investment. For many families, particularly British citizens, there is also another important question that follows: Will my adopted child automatically become British? Many people assume that […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 16 September 2026 Navigating the UK immigration system can be complex, particularly when English is not your first language. Being able to discuss your circumstances, concerns and immigration history in your own language can make an important difference. Soumaya Eddridi is an Arabic-speaking […]
