Nominee Shareholders and Nominee Directors in the UK: Legal Framework, Risks and Practical Guidance
Nominee Shareholder in the UK Risks / Practical Considerations Nominee Directors in the UK? UK law does not prohibit appointing someone as a director whose role is to act on behalf of, or at the instruction of, someone else. However: This means they cannot simply obey instructions from the beneficial owner if those instructions conflict […]
UK Trademark Protection: Key Steps to Register, Renew, and Enforce Your Rights Before the 2026 IPO Fee Increase
Following the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) announce to raise fees for patents, trade marks, and designs from April 2026, any person or business considering registering or renewing their intellectual property rights is reminded to act fast. The guidance below provides an overview of trademark protection in If you are considering registering or renewing your […]
All You Need to Know About the New Rules for Skilled Worker ILR
In November 2025, the Home Office published A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, announcing a comprehensive reform of the future settlement framework for Skilled Worker migrants. For applicants under the Skilled Worker route, the impact of this reform is structural: the long-standing rule that allowed settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) after five years will be replaced […]
Tenant Has Not Paid Rent for Three Months. Can a Landlord Change the Locks?
“My tenant hasn’t paid rent for three months, so I changed the lock out of anger. But the tenant called the police, and I was the one who got a warning!” Many UK landlords have been shocked by similar situations. Today, let’s make it clear: Can a landlord take action on their own? 1. What […]
The UK Renters’ Rights Bill Comes Into Effect:How the Biggest Rental Reform in 30 Years Will Change the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants
In October 2025, the Renters’ Rights Bill passed by the UK Parliament officially came into force. It is widely regarded as the most significant reform to the rental system in England since the 1990s. The main aim of the Bill is to make the rental market fairer, more transparent, and safer. Given that the private […]
Neighbour Noise Disturbance: Is it useful to complain? How should you complain?
Late-night stomping upstairs? A party next door until 3 AM? You may think calling the police is pointless, but in the UK, noise disturbance can actually be officially investigated and enforced. 1. What counts as “noise nuisance”? In the UK, noise issues are regulated under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.If the noise is frequent, severe, […]
[Real Case] After Signing the Tenancy, the Landlord Discovered a “Professional Rent Dodger” — Can the Contract Be Terminated Early?
Case Background Last year, Mr. Wang (pseudonym), a Chinese landlord based in London, contacted us for help. He had rented out a two-bedroom flat through an agent to a male tenant who claimed he had “just changed jobs.” The tenant appeared polite, provided full income documents, and nothing unusual was picked up by the agent. […]