Family Reunion Visa UK Guide
The UK Family Reunion Visa provides a vital route for families to reunite after being separated by conflict, persecution or serious harm. It allows eligible family members of a person granted refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK to join them here, preserving the right to family life recognised under both UK and international […]
Ukraine Extension Scheme
The Ukraine Extension Scheme was a UK government immigration route created to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members already in the UK when the conflict in Ukraine escalated in 2022. The scheme is now closed and has been replaced by the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE) from 4 February 2025. What this article is […]
UK Ancestry Visa Guide 2025 – Eligibility & Rules
The UK Ancestry visa allows eligible Commonwealth citizens and certain British nationality holders with a qualifying grandparent to live, work, and study in the United Kingdom. This guide explains who qualifies, what the visa allows, how to apply, fees and processing, and how the route leads to settlement and citizenship. It also flags common pitfalls […]
Frontier Worker Permit UK
The Frontier Worker permit is a post-Brexit immigration route designed for EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens who work in the UK but live in another country. It was introduced to preserve certain rights of cross-border workers who, before the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020, regularly travelled to the UK for […]
Senior or Specialist Worker Visa UK Guide
This article explains the UK’s Senior or Specialist Worker visa under the Global Business Mobility route, providing guidance for both employers and individual applicants. It covers eligibility requirements, the application process, costs, visa conditions, compliance duties, and settlement options. Employers will find detailed compliance and sponsorship guidance, while applicants will gain a clear understanding of […]
Joint Venture Examples & UK Legal Overview
A joint venture (JV) is a business arrangement where two or more parties agree to pool their resources to achieve a specific goal, while remaining distinct legal entities. These collaborations often combine capital, expertise, and market access to pursue new opportunities or share risk. This article explores notable joint venture examples from both UK and […]
Joint Venture Property (A Guide!)
Entering into a joint venture (JV) is a common strategy used by developers, investors, and businesses looking to acquire commercial property in the UK. By pooling financial resources, expertise, and risk, joint ventures offer a flexible and collaborative approach to property investment and development—whether for long-term rental income, capital growth, or redevelopment projects. For organisations […]
Joint Venture Agreements under UK Law
A joint venture (JV) is a business arrangement where two or more parties agree to work together on a specific project or business activity while remaining distinct legal entities. Rather than merging entirely, the parties collaborate to pool resources, share risks, and pursue shared objectives under agreed terms. UK businesses often consider joint ventures to […]
Joint Venture Agreements Under UK Law
A joint venture (JV) is a business arrangement where two or more parties collaborate to undertake a specific project or commercial activity, while remaining distinct legal entities. Joint ventures can be structured in a number of ways, including through a separate corporate vehicle, a partnership, or by contract alone. In the UK, joint ventures are […]
What is a JV? UK Joint Venture Guide
A joint venture (JV) is a commercial arrangement between two or more parties who collaborate to achieve a specific business goal, typically by pooling resources, expertise, or capital. In UK corporate law, a JV is not a legal entity in itself but refers to the structure chosen to govern the collaboration—commonly through a contractual agreement […]
Transparency in the Family Courts: What’s Changing in 2025 and Why It Matters
The family courts in England and Wales have long operated behind closed doors, primarily to protect the privacy of children and vulnerable adults. But this protective approach has often led to criticism—especially around a perceived lack of accountability, inconsistency in decisions, and public misunderstanding of how the system works. In response to mounting pressure from […]
Family Law in the Digital Age: Remote Hearings and Online Justice in 2025
The digital transformation of the UK’s family court system—accelerated by necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic—continues to evolve in 2025. With court backlogs, limited resources, and changing expectations about accessibility, the judiciary is increasingly embracing technology as a long-term solution rather than a temporary fix. Remote hearings, digital case management tools, and online filing systems are […]
No-Fault Divorce in 2025: How the Landscape of Separation is Changing in the UK
Divorce in England and Wales has undergone a quiet but transformative shift since the introduction of the no-fault divorce regime. Although the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 came into effect on 6 April 2022, its practical consequences are only now being fully felt by the legal system and the families who pass through it. […]
Family Law Developments in 2025: Responding to Social and Technological Change
As society continues to evolve, so too does the legal framework that governs family life in the UK. In 2025, family law is undergoing important developments shaped by shifting social norms, digital innovation, and increasing pressure on courts to modernise. From the growing use of technology in family proceedings to the recognition of diverse family […]
UK Implements Key Changes to Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) Under Windsor Framework
Effective 1 January 2025, the United Kingdom has enacted significant reforms to its Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) regime for medicinal products, aligning with the provisions of the Windsor Framework. These changes aim to streamline the regulatory landscape post-Brexit and ensure the uninterrupted supply of medicines across the UK, including Northern Ireland. Overview of the […]
UK Supreme Court to Decide on AI Patentability in Emotional Perception Case
The UK Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case that could redefine the boundaries of patent law concerning artificial intelligence (AI). The case, Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, centers on whether AI systems, specifically those utilizing artificial neural networks (ANNs), can be patented under UK law. […]
Getty Images v. Stability AI: A Landmark UK Case Poised to Redefine AI and Copyright Law
In a pivotal legal battle set to unfold this summer, the UK High Court will hear Getty Images v. Stability AI, a case that could significantly shape how artificial intelligence (AI) development is treated under UK copyright law. The Core Dispute Getty Images, a leading global visual content provider, is suing Stability AI, […]
UK Government’s AI Copyright Plans Face Growing Backlash from Creative Sector
The UK government is facing mounting criticism from leading figures in the creative industries over proposed reforms to copyright law that aim to support artificial intelligence (AI) development. Following a recent public consultation on “Copyright and Artificial Intelligence,” the government outlined its preferred approach: allowing AI developers to use copyrighted materials for training datasets under […]
UK Employment Appeal Tribunal Upholds Jurisdiction Over CNN Journalist’s Claims
Cable News International Inc v Saima Bhatti [2025] EAT 63 On 6 May 2025, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the decision allowing journalist Saima Mohsin (legal name: Saima Bhatti) to pursue claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, and equal pay in the UK against CNN’s international arm, despite her employment contract being governed by US […]
Expansion of the Right to Work Scheme to Gig Economy
The government has introduced a new clause to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill that would significantly broaden the scope of the UK’s right to work regime. Under the proposed changes, right to work checks would be required not just for employees, but also for individuals engaged through non-traditional contracts, such as so-called gig […]