Meet Ishratara Islam
There has been a dramatic upturn in separations and child arrangement orders since the pandemic. This inevitably leads to conflict, which can be detrimental to any child’s welfare. Parents need to decide between them where the child should live and what contact is had by both parents. Our Head of Family Law, Ishratara Islam, has…
Immigration back on the agenda due to labour shortages
Labour shortages have put the immigration debate back on the table. Reem Rudda discusses how some minor immigration changes could help to solve labour shortages. Reem is a talented Trainee Solicitor that has expertise in Immigration, Family Law, Conveyancing, Litigation and Estate Planning. One of the key Brexit intentions was to increase wages in ‘low-skilled’…
What is Inheritance Tax?
Qudsia Hameed discusses inheritance tax and the importance of estate planning. Qudsia is a trainee solicitor working to help clients with their estate planning needs. She also has had seats working in Family and Immigration departments. Inheritance tax is applied to estates when someone with enough assets dies. It is a 40% tax on anything…
Divorce or Separation does not need to be messy…
The pandemic has led to a surge in divorce and separations. Many couples realising that they are no longer suitable for each other. But the end of a relationship does not need to be nasty. Sana Ghani outlines why a separation should be planned rather than messy. Sana’s legal practice covers a variety of areas…
Meet Shahzad Saeed
The advent of Brexit and the pandemic has seen huge changes in immigration. There have been hundreds of changes in the immigration rules over the past two years. This has led to our client confusion as to what applications they should be making and when. Family and Immigration Specialist, Director and Solicitor, Shahzad Saeed has…
Tenancy Rights explained
Following the opening up of the economy, many face uncertainty regarding eviction but are unaware of their legal tenancy rights. If you have a problem with your landlord then it is essential that you know your rights. Our housing team has years of experience dealing with these matters. What are my rights as a tenant?…
Meet Hamidullah Khan
Hamidullah Khan is a Director and Solicitor, specialising in Housing, Probate and Litigation discusses housing and tenancy rights. He is known for his methodical approach combined with excellent client service. Hamidullah is an experienced Civil Litigation, Housing and Welfare Benefit Solicitor-Advocate. We ask Hamidullah some key questions on legal issues surrounding housing. What made you…
Global Organized Crime Index states the UK is a global hub for money laundering
Although the UK boasts some of the strongest anti-money laundering legislation in the world the report states it is a ‘global hub for money laundering’. The Global Organized Crime Index uses both qualitative and quantitative research to provide an assessment of global crime. What does the report outline? The report highlights that the UK is…
Meet Sara Khan
Sara Khan, Solicitor, is a Criminal Defence Specialist who speaks to us about money laundering. She has acted in a variety of cases from violent to financial crime. Sara is a highly experienced criminal law solicitor. She has dealt with a variety of clients regarding various accusations. We ask some of the key questions about…
Farhan Farani profile in the New Law Journal
As part of the New Law Journal’s Movers & Shakers segment, they asked our managing director, Farhan Farani, a series of questions about his career and life. Farhan Farani is the founding partner of Farani Taylor Solicitors. He has a wide range of expertise from complex litigation to business-related support for global companies. While being…