Post lockdown: Effects on the Property Market, By Tamara Gooding The Government announced new regulations that lifted the seven weeks freeze on property viewings and home moves. This has understandably left many people with the question – what effect post lockdown will have on the English property market? Property website Zoopla previously estimated that about…
Are you a temporary migrant living in the UK? Have you been furloughed or lost your employment because of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic? Head of Immigration Department, Angel Masih The Home office guidance, issued on 24th April 2020, confirms that individuals who have limited leave to remain in the UK and no recourse to…
Have your financial circumstances changed since your last grant of leave? Was your leave granted on the basis of your family or private life? by Shazia Akhtar, Partner, and Head of Immigration Services During these unprecedented times, we understand that people are struggling to make ends meet because of illness, self-isolation, school, or work closures. If you are currently in the…
The health and safety of our staff, clients and fellow businesses is our given priority in any period. Due to current Covid-19 pandemic, we want to inform you that unfortunately, we will not be hosting face-to-face meeting for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, as a firm, we have adapted to the current circumstances to make sure that we are still…
Discussing Domestic Violence and Coronavirus by Sabrina Begum, Litigation Paralegal Since the outbreak of the novel virus, the National Domestic Abuse helpline has seen a tragic 25% increase in calls and online requests for help since the infancy of the lockdown. Domestic abuse can consist of the following, however, this is not an exhaustive list:…
The PPE conundrum by Danna Quinto, Head of Litigation and Family Services/Partner of Deo Volente LLP I am an immigrant, a transplant from Philippines circa 13 years ago. Most, if not all, of the Filipino people of my age that I know of and am close with, who live in the UK are nurses or health care workers. This includes my best friend of…
Potential Impacts on Law Firms during COVID-19. By Rosie Crownshaw, Trainee Solicitor In these unprecedented times every industry is going to feel the impact of Covid 19- but what effect will this outbreak have on the legal sector? And to what extent? Let us begin with the area of Law I currently work…