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• Application to remain in the UK outside of the immigration rules

  We advised an elderly Canadian client (originally from Jamaica) who arrived in the UK to visit his sister who is a British Citizen. He has been diagnosed with dementia and other medical conditions. He has no other close family members in Jamaica or Canada and was living in a care…

• Immigration and Family Law: Common Overlapping Issues

  Immigration and family law matters often overlap, particularly for individuals navigating the UK immigration system. This article explores common challenges our clients face in these areas. It is important to note that while the immigration rules referred to below apply across the UK, the family law advice is relevant only…

• Budget 2024 – legal implications

  Following yesterday’s UK Autumn Budget 2024, we set out below a key summary of the changes introduced by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves As with all budgets, the implications are not always fully clear for some months, especially in terms of business confidence and often the property market. What is clear…

• The Impact of SDLT changes under the Autumn 2024 UK Budget on Property Purchases for Investors and Overseas Buyers

  Stamp Duty Land Tax Following the Autumn Budget 2024, significant changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)  effective today impact investors in UK property, particularly those form overseas and those  purchasing second homes or rental properties. The Chancellor has announced an increase in the SDLT surcharge from 5% to…

• Case Study – analysing complex company structures and trust documents in divorce settlements

  Husband secures financial settlement that protects his company assets Tom (clients and respondent’s name changed for confidentiality reasons) came in to see us. He had solicitors already, but he was not entirely confident that they had a good understanding of his case. He was therefore looking to transfer solicitors. He…

• Understanding the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023

  The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into effect on Saturday 26 October 2024, and is an update on existing law set out in the Equality Act 2010. This legislation aims to enhance protections for workers, by encouraging employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual…

• BAM welcomes new consultant solicitor to strengthen legal expertise

  Experienced consultant solicitor Adam Greaves joins Branch Austin McCormick (BAM) with 30 years’ experience of high value, cross-border litigation and arbitration, working for clients from all over the world, including Eastern Europe and Central Asia. BAM is pleased to announce the addition of Adam Greaves as a Consultant Solicitor, bringing…

• Allegations of Sex Discrimination in the Ministry of Defence

  The recent alleged gender discrimination case of Squadron Leader Anne Rubery has drawn attention to persistent alleged discrimination issues within the RAF, especially related to the treatment of female officers. However, there have been other recent allegations of gender discrimination in the RAF against men. Rubery, a high-ranking RAF officer,…