APR 11 2018

Art Law – The Tort of Negligence and Reputation Management

There are few in the art world who haven’t heard of the Beltracci forgery scandal, where Wolfgang and Helene Beltracci were charged and convicted of selling 14 forged paintings (the actual number of forgeries is still unknown). High profile cases like this boast the drama and excitement that comes with the trial of a master… Continue reading Art Law – The Tort of Negligence and Reputation Management

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APR 01 2018

Data Protection and the GDPR

In the light of recent events, namely the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the conversation regarding the value of data has never been more present in everyday conversation. Data is a new commodity, considered the oil of the digital era. Like the oil industry, many are calling the big tech companies to be broken up like Standard… Continue reading Data Protection and the GDPR

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MAR 28 2018

Discussion of Case LJY v Persons Unknown

Can the law help victims of anonymous abuse? The answer is found in the case of LJY v Persons Unknown [2017] EWHC 3230 (QB). On December 5th, 2017, LJY, a well-known figure in the entertainment industry received a letter purporting to be from a “highly discreet organisation”. The organisation claimed to be representing a nameless… Continue reading Discussion of Case LJY v Persons Unknown

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MAR 26 2018

Brexit Immigration Policy Updates ・ March 2018

As Brexit negotiations continue, this is the latest information from the Home Office on the status of EU citizens in the UK and how you are affected. Below is the text of the circular: You may have seen this week that the UK and the EU have now reached an agreement on what happens during… Continue reading Brexit Immigration Policy Updates ・ March 2018

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MAR 26 2018

Changes to Minimum Income Requirement for Spouse Visa

Updates on Immigration Rules – August 2017 As of 10 August 2017, after the decision of MM (Lebanon) & Others v SSHD, the Home Office must now take into consideration specified circumstances if the spouse does not currently meet the minimum income threshold in a spouse visa application. Main Changes to minimum income requirement for… Continue reading Changes to Minimum Income Requirement for Spouse Visa

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FEB 18 2018

Hugh Grant Victory

Hugh Grant, represented by Anjlee Saigol of Taylor Hampton, brought an action against Mirror Group for the hacking of his phone and emails, as well as the use of blagging and private investigators to unlawfully obtain and publish his private information at its three national newspapers for over a decade. In an unprecedented settlement, Mirror… Continue reading Hugh Grant Victory

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FEB 06 2018

Jacqui Hames Wins Phone Hacking Claim

Taylor Hampton acted for Jacqui Hames, the former detective and Crimewatch host, in relation to the settlement of the phone hacking claim against News Group Newspapers Limited (“NGN”). Jacqui Hames, represented by Anna Johnston of Taylor Hampton, today (5th February 2018) attended a hearing before Mr Justice Mann to hear her statement being read in… Continue reading Jacqui Hames Wins Phone Hacking Claim

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FEB 05 2018

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa: Letter of Recommendation Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa can be granted to individuals who have exceptional talents in the field of arts, digital technology, medicine, engineering, humanities, and science.  Individuals outside Switzerland and European Economic Area (EEA) can make an application for the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa. To apply… Continue reading Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa

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NOV 28 2017

Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa

Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa The UK supports non-EEA nationals to consider entrepreneurial opportunities within the UK and, therefore, the UK government has introduced the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa scheme. If you are looking to start a business in the UK, with so much at stake, it is important to seek legal advice to understand the… Continue reading Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa

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NOV 20 2017

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas Update

Last week, the Home Office announced changes to Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas. Below is the text of the circular: Government doubles exceptional talent visa offer As part of its ongoing commitment to welcome talented people from across the globe, and in recognition of the importance of these innovative industries to the UK, the number… Continue reading Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas Update

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