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ArticleCourt Of Appeal Underlines that Unfair Decisions will be Set Aside, Whilst Expanding the Jurisdiction of the First Tier TribunalThose who deal regularly with the UK Border Agency will sadly be accustomed to receiving unfair decisions, which can have a devastating impact upon the lives of their clients, no matter how blameless they may be. United KingdomImmigrationDuncan Lewis Solicitors
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ArticleLegal And Ethical Questions In The Chris Kaba Shooting Case (23 October 2024)The article examines the implications of the Chris Kaba shooting case, highlighting the balance between police accountability and the protection of officers' identities, while emphasizing the importance of transparency and public trust in the legal process.United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDuncan Lewis Solicitors
ArticleSection 21 Abolished: What It Means For Tenants And Homelessness In The West Midlands (20 July 2026)Private rented tenancies remain one of the leading routes into homelessness across the West Midlands. For years, tenants could lose their homes through a Section 21 "no-fault" eviction even where they had paid...United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionDuncan Lewis Solicitors
ArticleLessons From The Gregg Wallace Allegations: When Does Workplace Banter Cross The Line? (12 December 2024)Recent allegations against TV personality Gregg Wallace, including claims of inappropriate jokes and unwanted touching...United KingdomEmployment and HRDuncan Lewis Solicitors
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ArticleAddressing Hidden Assets In Divorce: Ensuring Transparency And Fairness (26 August 2025)Divorce proceedings are often emotionally and financially taxing, especially when one spouse suspects the other of concealing assets. Ensuring full and frank disclosure is therefore not only essential but paramount. United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialDuncan Lewis Solicitors
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ArticleHow Are Pensions Divided During Divorce?Divorce asset division in England and Wales includes pensions, assessed alongside other marital assets under Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. Division methods include offsetting, attachment orders, and pension sharing, each requiring accurate valuation to ensure fairness.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialDuncan Lewis Solicitors
ArticleMental Health Week: Navigating Child Law Proceedings With Care (14 May 2025)Family law proceedings, particularly those involving children, are inherently stressful due to the very nature of these proceedings. The breakdown of relationships, custody of children, and care proceedings can often stem...United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialDuncan Lewis Solicitors
ArticleWhat's Mine Might Stay Mine: Supreme Court Rules On Pre-Marital Gifts: Standish v Standish (29 July 2025)Apparently, ‘what's yours is mine' does not apply to gifted assets, who knew? In a landmark decision that could reshape financial proceedings on divorce, the UK Supreme Court has handed down judgment...United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialDuncan Lewis Solicitors
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ArticleUpcoming Immigration Rule Changes From July 2025: What You Need To Know (25 June 2025)The UK Government has announced significant changes to the Immigration Rules due to come into effect between 16th and 29th July 2025. United KingdomImmigrationDuncan Lewis Solicitors
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