4th September 2024
A British or settled person can sponsor a partner (spouse, civil partner, fiancé/fiancée, or an unmarried partner in relationship for 2 years) to obtain a visa to live with them in the UK. In April 2024 the financial requirement to sponsor a partner increased significantly. The Labour government have confirmed they will maintain this increase…. Read more »
1st February 2024
In a major change of UK immigration procedures, all persons coming to the UK for a visit, will, in the future, need to get permission for their trip before they travel to the UK. Non-visa nationals (i.e. those who are not required to obtain a visitor visa to visit the UK) will need to obtain… Read more »
17th August 2023
David Black and Tim Fraser, who work in Bower Bailey’s Clinical Negligence department, have contributed to a chapter in the leading clinical negligence textbook, “Clinical Negligence” (sixth edition) by Dr Michael Powers KC and Anthony Barton. The book covers the law and process behind clinical negligence claims and is a key text for practitioners. It… Read more »
6th April 2022
From 6th April 2022, divorce law in England and Wales has changed dramatically following the Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act coming into force. For the first time ever, it is now possible for a person to divorce their spouse without alleging fault – the long awaited “no fault divorce”. Although this article refers to divorce… Read more »
28th January 2022
Most tenancies are granted on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Landlords may wish to evict a tenant to simply regain possession of their property. A Section 21 notice needs to be served on a tenant providing at least 2 months’ notice to leave. Proceedings will need to be issued at court should the tenant not leave… Read more »
25th January 2022
It is anticipated that when the new “no fault divorce” comes into effect (expected April 2022) that the divorce process will become much simpler with both spouses able to jointly apply for the divorce. We are still waiting for detailed guidance as to what the exact process will be which is expected in advance of… Read more »
7th December 2021
If you have been excluded from a will or have not been left as much as you were expecting, it may be possible to make a claim using the Inheritance Act 1975. It is surprisingly common for individuals to make a Will that fails to make adequate financial provision for their surviving spouse / partner,… Read more »
18th October 2021
The government has varied the Immigration Rules in relation to the Christmas period for HGV food drivers and poultry workers. Employers within these sectors will now be able to request overseas workers from four named recruitment agencies, who will charge fees for their services. Those agencies will be able to sponsor suitably qualified individuals. The… Read more »
19th August 2021
There are two types of self-employment in the UK. One is where a person operates the business and is their own boss (an independent contractor) and the other is where a person has greater freedom than an employee, but is not truly independent of the employer (a worker). The distinction doesn’t affect tax treatment (both… Read more »
19th August 2021
A clinical negligence claim (also known as a medical negligence claim) occurs when a patient makes a claim against their medical practitioner or hospital (or both) for compensation due to an act or acts of negligence incurred during their medical care. Clinical negligence in relation to sports injuries can occur when there is substandard treatment following an injury acquired from playing sports. Common Sports… Read more »
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