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If your property wasn’t properly licensed, you may be able to apply for a rent repayment order. With rents on the increase, 12 months’ rent is a considerable sum. In...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/claim-back-up-to-12-months-rent-from-your-landlord/
When you separate and divorce, there is a whole new legal terminology for parents to learn from the old language of child custody and contact to co-parenting and shared care....
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/co-parenting-after-parental-separation/
Immigration legal advice if the Home Office has refused your UK Visitor Visa application The latest Home Office statistics show that roughly one in five Visitor Visa applications is refused....
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/visitor-visa-refusals/
OTS Solicitors help tenants take legal action when landlords fail to fix serious property issues. Housing disrepair claims encompass a wide range of repair issues, including persistent mould, water leaks,...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/suffering-from-housing-disrepair-get-the-compensation-you-deserve/
At the September 2025 Labour Party conference, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood used her conference address to outline sweeping changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain. Those in the UK on visas...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/the-uk-government-plans-to-change-the-rules-on-indefinite-leave-to-remain/
The road to settlement in the UK is a long and arduous one. When you finally secure your Indefinite Leave to Remain status, you think you can sit back and...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/nigel-farage-vows-to-scrap-indefinite-leave-to-remain-what-ilr-holders-need-to-know-now/
The UK Unmarried Partner Visa allows couples in unmarried relationships to reunite with their British-based partner. In this guide, our UK immigration lawyers outline the eligibility requirements for the Unmarried...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/services/immigration/individual-immigration/unmarried-partner-visa/
When you end a relationship, it’s often time to reassess your future and adjust your plans. If you have a child and want to relocate with them back to your...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/relocating-with-a-child-to-your-home-country-after-divorce/
When companies are struggling to meet increased national insurance costs for employees and maintain profit margins, many are questioning whether they can recover sponsor costs from their sponsored workers. In...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/guidance-for-employers-on-recovering-sponsor-costs-from-sponsored-workers/
Protect your property interests and defend unjust disrepair claims. Landlords understand that it is inevitable that rental properties will require repair and that some tenants experience more repair issues than...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/facing-a-disrepair-claim-from-a-tenant-get-expert-legal-support/
If your visa has been denied, it is essential to understand your appeal options. In this guide, our specialist UK immigration lawyers outline the appeal routes and explain how to...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/services/immigration/individual-immigration/appeals-and-judicial-reviews/a-complete-guide-to-appeals-and-challenging-visa-decisions/
On 8 January 2026, the Home Office will implement an enhanced English language requirement for some Work Visa applicants. In this blog, our UK Immigration Solicitors explain the new rules...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/changes-to-the-english-language-requirement-for-uk-work-visa-applicants/
Our teamwork and hard work on our clients’ behalf have paid off, with OTS Solicitors continuing to rank in the two leading law directories used by individuals and business owners...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/ots-solicitors-are-ranked-in-the-2026-editions-of-the-chambers-and-partners-guide-and-legal-500/
As UK Immigration Solicitors, we aim to provide the best immigration legal advice. With all the immigration rule changes and announcements about further rule changes, it is not surprising that...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/2025-immigration-uncertainty-and-how-to-navigate-changes-to-the-immigration-rules/
The UK government has said that it intends to change the law on parental rights. Parents need to understand the proposed changes and how they may affect them. In this...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/changes-planned-to-the-law-on-uk-parental-rights/
As UK Immigration Solicitors specialising in Spouse Visa and Family Visa applications, we have seen a marked rise in enquiries about the Family Visa financial requirement since the income threshold...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/using-savings-to-meet-the-family-visa-financial-requirement/
The last 12 months have been full of White Papers and immigration rule changes. Well-informed sponsor licence holders are rushing to sponsor new overseas workers before some of the changes...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/uk-employers-need-to-get-ready-for-the-sponsor-licence-changes-urgently-and-plan-for-immigration-rule-changes/
English Court Jurisdiction in International Divorces and Financial Court Orders International divorce is highly complex. It is becoming increasingly common, as many people living in the UK are not British...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/financial-settlements-international-families-and-non-uk-foreign-divorces/
Manvir joined OTS Solicitors in November 2025 and is a dedicated Solicitor within the Immigration Department. She brings over a decade of specialist experience in UK immigration law, having first...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/team/manvir-uppal/
On 11 November 2025, the immigration rules changed. Unlike many other recent rule changes, there was no extensive media coverage. However, UK Immigration Solicitors warn that with the abolition of...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/grounds-for-refusal-of-visa-applications-and-cancellation-of-visas/
Instructing a specialist Family Law Solicitor and preparing for your financial dispute resolution hearing can make the difference between reaching a financial settlement at the FDR hearing and the FDR...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/tips-on-preparing-for-a-financial-dispute-resolution-hearing/
The UK government plans to extend the residence requirement for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applicants from five to ten years. This may affect your settlement plans if you intend...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/preparing-to-apply-for-indefinite-leave-to-remain-under-the-contribution-based-uk-settlement-rules/
The UK government recently announced its intention to radically change the eligibility criteria for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) by increasing the time that many ILR applicants must have continuously...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/uk-government-announces-proposed-contribution-pathway-for-indefinite-leave-to-remain/
Individuals and companies are digesting the 2025 budget and assessing its impact. In many businesses, the past 12 months have seen an increase in overheads, squeezed profit margins, and an...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/the-2025-budget-and-how-it-impacts-skilled-worker-sponsorship-and-uk-employers/
In November 2025, the BBC tackled the hot topic of UK immigration law on the Law Show. Paul Gulbenkian, an immigration lawyer at OTS Solicitors and a former immigration judge,...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/paul-gulbenkian-of-ots-solicitors-the-urgent-immigration-issues-you-need-to-know-about-now/
When you are getting divorced, you need to think about how you will split your assets with your spouse. Where there is a significant income discrepancy, you also need to...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/guide-to-spousal-maintenance-after-divorce-uk/
A British citizenship applicant needs references to make a successful application. In this blog, our Immigration Solicitors look in detail at the reference requirement. Contact OTS Solicitors Today for Expert...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/reference-requirement-for-a-british-citizenship-application/
If your business is facing a civil penalty for illegal working, it needs urgent specialist legal advice to avoid or reduce the fine. In this guide, our UK Immigration Solicitors...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/a-guide-to-home-office-civil-penalties-for-illegal-working/
In this article, our UK Immigration Solicitors examine the changes to the English language requirement for UK visa and settlement applications, which took effect on 8 January 2026. Contact OTS...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/2026-changes-to-the-english-language-requirement-for-uk-work-visa-and-settlement-applications/
The provisions in the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will affect the estimated 2.3 million private landlords and the 11 million tenants in England. Understanding how the Act will affect landlord...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/a-comprehensive-guide-to-possession-proceedings-and-eviction-under-the-renters-rights-act/
The treatment of gifted house deposits in divorce proceedings If your parents gave you the deposit to buy your family home and you are now getting divorced, you will want...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/will-my-parents-get-their-gifted-deposit-towards-my-family-home-back-in-my-divorce-financial-settlement/
A freezing order is a family court injunction to freeze assets to prevent property or money from disappearing or being dissipated before you can obtain a financial court order after...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/what-is-a-freezing-injunction-order-in-divorce-financial-proceedings/
In this article, our UK Immigration Solicitors outline the immigration rules governing what additional work Skilled Worker Visa holders can undertake. It’s vital that Skilled Worker Visa holders and their...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/the-immigration-solicitors-guide-to-skilled-worker-visas-and-supplemental-employment-or-overtime-work/
Private landlords and tenants need to take stock and prepare for the forthcoming changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. In this article, our Landlord and Tenant Solicitors explain...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/timeline-and-roadmap-for-the-implementation-of-the-renters-rights-act-2025/
With fines of up to £60,000 for each illegal worker employed by a company, it’s crucial that UK employers understand what illegal working is and how to avoid fines or...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/avoiding-fines-for-employing-an-illegal-worker-in-the-uk/
Overseas Assets, Offshore Accounts and Divorce If your spouse has overseas assets or offshore accounts and you are getting divorced in England, you will want to know how to achieve...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/overseas-assets-offshore-accounts-and-divorce/
Most Family Visa applicants believe they or their sponsor must meet a minimum annual income threshold of £29,000 to qualify for a Family Visa. However, some Appendix FM visa applicants...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/the-adequate-maintenance-criteria-in-family-visa-applications/
The number of children with special educational needs in the UK is increasing. Sadly, some parents with SEN children separate and struggle to agree on a financial settlement that meets...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/divorce-and-financial-settlements-when-your-child-has-special-educational-needs/
Housing Disrepair Lawyers in London for Tenant Disrepair Claims At OTS Solicitors, our Landlord and Tenant Lawyers in London can help you if you need specialist legal advice on making...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/housing-disrepair-lawyers-in-london-for-tenant-disrepair-claims/
Although overstaying after the end of your visa is a serious breach of the immigration rules, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will have to leave the UK, or that...
https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk/news/making-a-uk-visa-application-after-overstaying/
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