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New Fast Track Visa Announced

Boris Johnson announced a new “Global Talent Visa”. This is to encourage scientists, researchers and mathematicians to come work in the UK. This new category replaces the old Tier 1 – Exceptional Talent Route. Further,...

Meet with the Governor of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan

Ben Lockyer

Amer Rahman has recently had a private audience at the Governor House in Lahore with the Governor of the Punjab, Ghulam Sarwar, and the Regional Chair and Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan, Abdul...

Overstaying explained…

Ben Lockyer

Rakesh Prajapati offers some insight into overstaying. An over-stayer is a person who has stayed in the UK beyond the expiry of their leave. Overstaying is a criminal offence under section 24 of the Immigration...

At risk of a driving ban?

Ben Lockyer

Christmas period is a time for family and fun. However, Home Office statistics show that 20% of all breathalyser tests are conducted in December. Further, 8% of those tested fail. A fifth of drivers are...

Christmas and New Year Opening Times

Ben Lockyer

We wish our clients all a fantastic Christmas and New Year. Our offices will be closed on the following days: 25th December 2019 Christmas Day 26th December 2019 Boxing Day 1st January 2020 New Year’s...

What is statelessness?

Ben Lockyer

Rakesh Prajapati discusses some of the legal aspects of statelessness. What is stateless? The 1954 Convention defines a stateless person as someone who ‘is not considered as a national by any state under the operation...

More LGBT+ success for Farani Taylor

Ben Lockyer

We pride ourselves on being a firm for the many, we boast a fantastic LGBT+ client base. One of our recent successes has been highlighted in the press and is likely to form precedent for...

Making Immigration Easier to Chew…

Ben Lockyer

We breakdown how and when you could apply for a UK Visa or Settled status. Are you or your family members EU nationals? EU citizens currently have the right to reside in the UK. We...

Amer Rahman awards best news channel to Geo News

Ben Lockyer

Farani Taylor were present at the Asian Viewers Television Awards, with Director, Amer Rahman, asked to present the award for the Best Urdu News Channel of the Year. He co-presented the award to Geo News...

What to do When You’re Injured on Someone Else’s Property

Salwa Rashid

If you’re ever injured on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. At Farani Taylor Solicitors, we’ll review your case and determine if it’s strong enough to justify pursuing legal action. If we...

Farani Taylor at RAK SME Fair 2019

Ben Lockyer

Come and see our stand Let us know which event you will be attending: RAK International SME Fair 2019 – Al Seer – Ras al Khaimah The event is from the 14th-16th November 2019. Thursday...

Islamic Wills made easy…

Ben Lockyer

We at Farani Taylor Solicitors are experts in Islamic Wills, offering quality advice backed up by both knowledge of English and Islamic Inheritance Laws. Are you confused about how or who should draft your Will?...

Making sense of UK immigration

Ben Lockyer

So why is the UK a great place to come and how do you relocate? The UK is a premier location for those wishing to migrate to pastures new. There are a number of reasons...

Same-Sex Marriage is (Finally) Legal in the UK. What next?

Ben Lockyer

Dr Gustavo Bussmann discusses legalising same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. How we can influence other countries to follow suit by our example. Gustavo provides expert Human Rights reports for those seeking to claim asylum in...

Implications of Boris’ Deal for Immigration

Ben Lockyer

Immigration was a key debate during the referendum. It continues to be a major factor in any possible deal. Although each party has a separate stance, we analyse the Boris Johnson proposed deal and effects...

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