The UK Self-Sponsorship Visa: A Route to Business and Settlement

Introduction to the Self-Sponsorship Visa This update by Leena Chouhan explains the Self-Sponsorship Visa as a route for visa applicants. Indeed, you can sponsor yourself in the UK through the Self-Sponsorship route. This Visa is not a separate visa category but a strategic way to apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa without needing an… Continue reading The UK Self-Sponsorship Visa: A Route to Business and Settlement

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Visa Applications for Children

A Guide to Child Visa Applications  Under Appendix FM In this article Leena Chouhan, Head of Immigration at Taylor Hampton Solicitors, provides an update on child visa applications Children applying to enter or stay in the UK under Appendix FM must meet specific eligibility requirements. This route applies when a child’s parent is applying or has… Continue reading Visa Applications for Children

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Daily Mail Phone Hacking Claims Progress Through The Court

Introduction: Daily Mail Phone Hacking Claims This article explains the circumstances surrounding the Daily Mail Phone Hacking Claims. A costs and case management conference (“CCMC”) took place before Mr Justice Nicklin and Judge David Cook in the misuse of private information claims against Associated Newspapers Limited (“ANL”) on 26th and 27th of November 2024. The… Continue reading Daily Mail Phone Hacking Claims Progress Through The Court

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The Future of Immigration in the UK

Leena Chouhan on UK Immigration and the rising population Leena Chouhan, Head of Immigration at Taylor Hampton Solicitors, comments on a recent article in The Daily Telegraph. She believes the discussion around immigration needs a more balanced perspective, focusing on both the challenges and the opportunities migration brings to the UK. A recent article in… Continue reading The Future of Immigration in the UK

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Defamation Claims, the Burden of Proof and the requirement of serious harm

This case emphasises the importance of a claimant taking the necessary steps to prove that a defendant is legally responsible for online negative reviews; circumstantial evidence alone is insufficient. The Defamation Act 2013 requires that a claimant demonstrate that the publication of a defamatory statement has caused or is likely to cause serious harm to their reputation.

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Care Home Sponsor Licence Compliance

Care home sponsor licence compliance is a sensitive and important obligation for nursing homes.  In this article Leena Chouhan examines a particular case involving a High Court ruling. High Court Rules Against Home Office on Genuine Vacancy Requirement The High Court has ruled that the Home Office’s approach to assessing the ‘genuine vacancy’ requirement for… Continue reading Care Home Sponsor Licence Compliance

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Introducing Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Update by Head of Immigration, Leena Chouhan: Our latest update explains how the UK government is making significant changes to the way visitors enter the country. Starting 8 January 2025, millions of non-European visitors will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for UK entry. Therefore, this new system will streamline border processes and enhance security,… Continue reading Introducing Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

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Taylor Hampton continues contributing to New York Times

                             Daniel Taylor comments on Prince Harry’s settlement Daniel Taylor of Taylor Hampton was interviewed in the NY Times following settlement of Prince Harry’s case against the Sun Newspaper. For the full article in The New York Times see HERE For More… Continue reading Taylor Hampton continues contributing to New York Times

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Prince Harry Trial: Taylor Hampton featured in the New York Times

Daniel Taylor, Managing Partner at Taylor Hampton, featuring in the New York Times this week to discuss the dramatic settlement reached between Prince Harry, Lord Tom Watson and News Group Newspapers. For a full link to the article see HERE: Taylor Hampton’s Media Law Practice Our media lawyers have many years of experience in complex cases in… Continue reading Prince Harry Trial: Taylor Hampton featured in the New York Times

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Breaking News on settlement of Prince Harry Trial

“Monumental victory” for victims of press intrusion and call to action following settlement of Prince Harry privacy claim Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex and former deputy Labour leader Tom Watson have today settled their claims against News Group Newspapers (NGN) the Murdoch-owned publisher of The Sun and now-defunct News of the World newspapers. In… Continue reading Breaking News on settlement of Prince Harry Trial

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