What evidence of forgery is required to invalidate a Will?

3 min readContesting a will based on suspicion of forgery is not at all easy. It is usually very difficult to gather strong evidence to support the challenge. When a Will is drafted by a solicitor and signed before witnesses in the presence of the solicitor, it becomes even more difficult to prove forgery given that the … Read more

How do ‘Matrimonial Home Rights’ protect you if your marriage breaks down?

2 min readThe ‘Matrimonial Home’ is the property where a married couple or a couple in a civil partnership reside together. For most couples, the Matrimonial Home is the most valuable asset. However, the ‘Matrimonial Home’ may not be jointly owned. If the property is held in your spouse’s sole name, and the marriage breaks down, it … Read more

Know the Partners

3 min readAristone Solicitors is a firm dedicated to guiding clients through their legal matters. Our two partners come from diverse and encouraging backgrounds, bringing a wealth of experience to the table. Mariyam is an expert in personal and business immigration law and Kuljit Lally specializes in child and family law. Kuljit Lally is a highly experienced … Read more

Sponsor Licence Application Guide 2022

24 min readUK businesses intending to hire workers from overseas (including those who carry Skilled Worker visas) are first required to obtain a sponsor licence from the Home Office. Only upon meeting the strict and extensive eligibility requirements set out by the Home Office will a sponsorship licence be granted, and the relevant fee must be paid … Read more

UK Sponsorship Visa Guide

7 min readAlterations to the UK immigration system in the wake of Brexit radically altered the approach British business must adopt to the legal hiring of workers from the EU and non-EEA territories. There are various pathways by which an individual may pursue employment within the UK, which in most instances are now dependent on sponsorship by … Read more

Employment Law vs Immigration Law Part 2 – Should employers dismiss employees who don’t hold the right to work in the UK?

3 min readAs discussed in a previous article “Employment Law vs Immigration Law Part 1”, Employment Law and Immigration Law are two separate areas of law but it can get complex when they cross paths. Employment Law is concerned with the rights of employees while Immigration Law is concerned with whether a person from outside or inside … Read more

Contentious Probate FAQs

4 min read1. What Does Contentious Probate Mean? The term ‘contentious probate’ is used in reference to a wide range of disputes and disagreements that may occur when allocating the estate and assets of a deceased individual to beneficiaries. Examples of this may include disputes regarding the validity of a deceased person’s will, issues regarding the interpretation … Read more

Litigation and Disputes

7 min readAt Aristone Solicitors, our litigation and dispute lawyers have extensive experience representing high-profile clients across the UK. Our expertise extends to all types of complex, sensitive, and time-critical disputes spanning a broad range of key sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, infrastructure, energy, transport, life sciences, and more. Our team works hard to both prevent and … Read more

Defending a Civil Dispute Claim

4 min readOn occasion, a civil dispute can escalate to such an extent that one of the parties involved feels it necessary to launch court proceedings. If you have received formal notification that court action is being taken against you, it is essential to seek appropriate legal support as promptly as possible. Otherwise, you run the risk … Read more

Employment Law vs Immigration Law Part 1 – Can Employers Reject Job Applicants who do not have Right to Work in the UK?

3 min readThe relationship between Employment Law and Immigration Law can be tricky and awkward. They are two separate areas of law but it can get complex when they cross paths. In some scenarios, they may complement each other and other times, they create conflicting situations, making it dicey for employers. Let’s first understand what both areas … Read more