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New Entrant Salary Discount A Guide for UK Sponsors and Applicants
14 Nov 24

£38,700 SALARY – TOO HIGH TO PAY SKILLED WORKERS

£38,700 SALARY – TOO HIGH TO PAY SKILLED WORKERS New Entrant Salary Discount: A Guide for UK Sponsors and Applicants The UK’s Skilled Worker Visa offers skilled migrant workers a pathway into the UK workforce, with provisions like the New Entrant Salary Discount supporting early-career applicants. This discount, which enables younger or recently graduated professionals […]
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Understanding Freezing Orders and Recent Court Clarifications – Insights from Dos Santos v Unitel SA [2024] EWCA Civ 1109
06 Nov 24

Understanding Freezing Orders and Recent Court Clarifications – Insights from Dos Santos v Unitel SA [2024] EWCA Civ 1109

Understanding Freezing Orders and Recent Court Clarifications – Insights from Dos Santos v Unitel SA [2024] EWCA Civ 1109 In Dos Santos v Unitel SA [2024] EWCA Civ 1109, the Court of Appeal examined key elements surrounding freezing orders, specifically refining the “good arguable case” standard and its interaction with broader interim injunction standards. This […]
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Understanding No Fault Evictions - Current and Upcoming Legal Changes
05 Sep 24

Understanding No-Fault Evictions: Current and Upcoming Legal Changes

Understanding No-Fault Evictions: Current and Upcoming Legal Changes In landlord-tenant relationships, “no-fault evictions” have become a significant and contentious issue. This term refers to situations where a landlord seeks to repossess their property from a tenant who has not breached the terms of their lease. Often, these evictions occur for personal reasons, such as the […]
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High Court Tenant Secures Relief from Forfeiture, Challenging Landlord’s Termination of Option Agreement in Lease Renewal Dispute
29 Aug 24

High Court: Tenant Secures Relief from Forfeiture, Challenging Landlord’s Termination of Option Agreement in Lease Renewal Dispute

High Court: Tenant Secures Relief from Forfeiture, Challenging Landlord’s Termination of Option Agreement in Lease Renewal Dispute In the case of Hush Brasseries Limited v RLUKREF Nominees (UK) One Limited & Anor [2022] EWHC 3018 (Ch), the High Court issued a significant ruling that has profound implications for landlords, particularly regarding lease renewals when tenants […]
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A Guide to Litigation Privilege
25 Jul 24

A Guide to Litigation Privilege

A Guide to Litigation Privilege Litigation privilege Litigation privilege is a legal principle that protects certain communications and documents created or exchanged in the context of pending or anticipated litigation from being disclosed to the other party or in court. This privilege is designed to promote candid discussions and thorough preparation by parties and their […]
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A Guide to Legal Professional Privilege
25 Jul 24

A Guide to Legal Professional Privilege

A Guide to Legal Professional Privilege Legal Professional Privilege Legal professional privilege (LPP) is a fundamental legal principle that protects the confidentiality of communications between a lawyer and their client. This privilege is essential for ensuring that clients can speak freely and honestly with their legal counsel, thereby promoting the effective administration of justice. Below […]
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