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Jan 16, 2025 | 
mondaq.com | Jessica Lee
A successful application for permission to enter or remain inthe UK as the spouse or partner of a person who is British,settled, who holds protection status or stay under the EUSettlement Scheme, must satisfy a number of different requirements. These are contained in Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules, andone of these relates to the proposed accommodation for the coupleand any dependants.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
cartwrightking.co.uk | Jessica Lee
In complex private law proceedings, the court has the power under rule 16.4 to make a child a party where they will be appointed a Guardian to represent the child’s best interests.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
cartwrightking.co.uk | Jessica Lee
When purchasing a property in England and Wales, ownership will fall under one of the following categories: freehold, leasehold, and commonhold. Although each of these forms of ownership comes with its challenges, the leasehold system has received criticism for creating financial and legal imbalances. Leaseholders can be subjected to unfair practices such as unreasonably high service charges, unclear administrative fees, and restrictive ground rents.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
cartwrightking.co.uk | Jessica Lee
For many people, Christmas is the highlight of the year. However, for newly separated or divorced families, it can bring significant stress. From deciding on gifts to managing changeovers and making arrangements for Christmas Day, the holiday period can involve many difficult decisions. Here, we explore some of the common challenges faced by separated families at Christmas and offer guidance on how to approach these situations.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
cartwrightking.co.uk | Jessica Lee
If you or your business has received a Notice of Requirement to Pay Securities from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), Cartwright King’s team of tax investigation solicitors are on hand to provide the legal expertise you need. Our highly accredited Corporate and Financial Crime team and our Regulation team have extensive experience handling HMRC investigations, offering tailored advice to resolve issues while safeguarding your business and personal interests.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
cartwrightking.co.uk | Jessica Lee
Recent developments in adoption policy may bring significant change to the lives of adopted children and their birth families. Currently, a child’s birth parents and adoptive parents are subject to the “letterbox” system, allowing both parties to have screened communication based on a voluntary agreement. Recommendations in a newly published report suggest that adopted children could have more direct contact with their birth families, moving beyond the traditional system.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
cartwrightking.co.uk | Jessica Lee
The SRA is to face unprecedented enforcement action by the LSB following the finding of failures in its handling of the Axiom Ince and £66 million of missing client money. Although the recent headlines are making fresh news of this, the SRA have clearly seen this coming and have been ramping up targeted campaigns in the background. Volume Consumer Litigation Firms are being put under scrutiny by the SRA.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
cartwrightking.co.uk | Jessica Lee
The latest Family Court statistics reveal that although care proceedings are being completed quicker in England and Wales, care proceedings delays mean that their average duration still exceeds the 26-week statutory target. On average, cases where councils applied for a care or supervision order that were completed in April to June 2024, took 41.2 weeks. This figure is down from a recent high of 44.8 weeks in January to March 2023.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
cartwrightking.co.uk | Jessica Lee
The Chambers and Partners 2025 rankings have now been published and we are pleased to announce that Cartwright King has been ranked with our East Midlands and West Midlands departments receiving prestigious band 1 rankings. This is a great achievement and could not have been reached without the hard work of everyone at Cartwright King. Congratulations to all, departments and to John Allchin for his ‘Band 1’ ranking in the Chambers and Partners 2025 Edition.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
cartwrightking.co.uk | Jessica Lee
If the pandemic had happened 10 years ago, law firms wouldn’t have been ready to adapt. They wouldn’t have the IT infrastructure, video conferencing tools and ability to manage and lead remote working, fact. Thanks to significant investment and a keen focus on market trends, the legal sector’s response to the pandemic stands out as one of the best examples of adaptability. The legal industry excelled in navigating these challenges, emerging as a leader in its response.
