We've issued a multi-million pound damages claim on behalf of the 50+ victims left homeless after the Richmond House fire. The Times and The Sunday Times covers some of the victims' experiences together with interviews with many other victims of the cladding scandal.

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Following the government's statement justifying the hostile immigration environment, our head of Business Immigration, Tanya Goldfarb, reflects on the implications the new immigration rules will have for the UK economy. #immigration #immigration law

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A new pilot for Domestic Abuse Protection Notices (DAPNs) and Orders (DAPOs) was introduced today and is expected to continue for two years before being independently evaluated ahead of an expected national roll-out.

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In light of the Israeli attack on the World Central Kitchen aid convoy, Bindmans has agreed to extend the time given to the Foreign Office to reply to their pre-action letter, which challenges its decision to pause funding to the UNRWA.

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Join us for the next instalment of the 99%ers: What do Real Net Worth clients need? series on Thursday, 18 April.

We’ll be discussing costs in family proceedings, covering areas such as fixed fees and unbundled services.

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The Home Office has outlined further increases to the costs of visa, nationality and passport applications which will come into effect over coming months.

Roberta Haslam from our Immigration team takes a look at what further fee hikes are due to come into force.

Yesterday, the government updated its guidance on eVisas. Shanaz Ali from our Immigration team gives a breakdown of the guidance and what this means for those who currently have a physical document to prove UK immigration status.

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An unwelcome hike to the minimum income requirement for couples applying for a UK partner visa will take effect on 11 April 2024 under proposed Immigration Rules published today.

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This International Women’s Day, we’re pleased to announce that Alison Leivesley has been Highly Commended in the Female Trailblazer of the Year at Modern Law Awards.

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📢 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Alison Stanley of Bindmans as a Patron of ILPA. Alison joins our two existing Patrons @Adrianberry and Elspeth Guild. Read the announcement 👇

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Liz Barratt, Head of our Immigration team provides her views on Tom Pursglove's recent response to question on biometric visa requirements for those fleeing Gaza.

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Michelle Donelan, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, has today tweeted a full retraction of her false allegations about Professor Kate Sang and agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to her.

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Head of Family, Alison Leivesley, is shortlisted for Female Trailblazer of the Year at the Modern Law Awards.

We’re incredibly proud of Alison and pleased to see her hard work recognised!

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The hearing of C2 v Secretary of State for the Home Department, in relation to the deprivation of C2’s British citizenship, concluded today following four days of evidence and submissions before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission.

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Today marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

As a firm we are dedicated to assisting those at risk of FGM.

In honour of today, we have published a blog looking back at a key FGM case from last year:
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In our latest blog, Partner Mark Ovenell looks at the findings in Hope Capital Limited v Alexander Reece Thomson LLP and what these may mean in relation to scope of duty and true cause of loss in professional negligence claims.

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In a recent case (Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council), the Court of Appeal ruled that a court can compel parties to enter into alternative dispute resolution and stay proceedings.

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This year marks Bindmans’ 50th year, and we’re proud to be celebrating 50 years of incredible impact. For half a century our firm has been dedicated to making a difference, working at the forefront of the law and pushing the boundaries for our clients.
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The Law Society has succeeded in its judicial review claim brought in relation to former Lord Chancellor Dominic Raab’s Legal Aid decision making process.

Bindmans represented The Law Society alongside Blackstone Chambers.

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We are thrilled to announce that Alison Leivesley, Head of our Family team, was awarded Family Lawyer of the Year at last night's British Family Law Awards.

Well done to all the winners and shortlisted individuals at last night's awards.

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