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  Understanding Mesher Orders

  What is a Mesher Order? A Mesher Order is a court order commonly used in financial proceedings when a couple get divorced or end a civil partnership with a civil dissolution to allow the deferred sale of the family home. This arrangement typically allows one party (usually the main…

• Misleading contracts with telecoms companies

  The telecommunications (“telecoms”) industry is governed by the guidance of the Office of Communications (“Ofcom”) and Advertising Standards Authority (“ASA”). Their regulations have become more stringent over the years to protect consumers and regulate competitive telecom companies by setting out tougher guidelines. Contracts can be onerous and misleading and should…

• Case study – getting a visa to bring an elderly relative to the UK

  A family based in UK approached us following the refusal of Home Office to allow an elderly parent to join his daughter and her family in the Uk. The caseworker refused the application on the basis that care can be found in in the country where he lives. The Applicant…

• Litigation involving Russian parties: Insights from Kireeva v Zolotova

  The recent High Court decision in Kireeva v Zolotova ([2024] EWHC 2705 (Ch)) sheds light on the complex challenges that can arise in cross-border litigation involving Russian parties, since the widespread imposition of sanctions since 2022. The claim was brought by Ms Kireeva, a Russian bankruptcy trustee, asserting beneficial ownership…

• Understanding police pensions and the impact of the McCloud case on divorce

  In recent years, the landscape of public sector pensions, particularly police pensions, has undergone significant changes due to landmark legal decisions, notably the McCloud case. This case has important implications for police officers, especially those navigating divorce proceedings. The McCloud Case Explained The McCloud judgment is a legal ruling that…

• Case study – sponsor licence application for church

  Background We were approached by a Church looking to explore the possibility of employing workers from South Africa. The church has been operating on a small-scale basis for years and felt they did not have what it takes to get a sponsor Licence. A UK based organisation will need a…

• Nurse successful in claims of constructive unfair dismissal, unlawful deduction of wages and breach of contract against the NHS

  In healthcare, patient safety and professional conduct are paramount, and trust in medical staff is crucial. However, when these principles are undermined by wrongful actions, it can lead to significant consequences for the professionals involved. A recent case that has drawn attention is the wrongful suspension of Jessica Thorpe, who…

• Virtual Meetings

  Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in annual general meetings (AGMs) and board meetings being held remotely. During the pandemic, the UK government implemented temporary regulations permitting remote meetings, although these regulations have since lapsed. While some companies have returned to physical meetings, many continue to operate…