We have a very well established Sri Lanka Law Specialists Group. We have developed a highly regarded expertise in providing consultancy services in the various aspects of Sri Lankan Law. We offer Expert Opinions, Reports and Statements from distinguished Advocates and members of the Judiciary. We can provide advice relating to Sri Lankan Law. Also if If you have instructed another firm to deal with a case which involves aspects of Sri Lankan Law, we can provide your solicitors with detailed research reports on any issue. With our help your solicitor may be able to make a difference in the prospects for success in your case. Please ask your solicitors to contact us with details of what they require. We are confident that we will be able to help.

When you buy or sell a property it is vital that you have a lawyer acting for you who is there to make things happen ensure that your interests are protected and provide you with the support you need. The process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another requires a solicitor or licensed conveyancer.

We offer low conveyancing fees for

Buying

Selling

Remortgaging

Transferring

Equity Release

We can advise landlords and tenants on issues on both residential and commercial lease issues.Our expertise extends to but is not limited to:

Assured Shorthold Tenancies

Enforcement of covenants in leases

Forfeiture

Issues arising from the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954

Landlords licence or consents

Lease extensions

Lease negotiation

Lease renewal

Leasehold enfranchisement

Service charge issues

Possession proceedings

Removal of unauthorised occupants (squatters)

Rent reviews

Assignment of lease (sale/transfer)

Sub-letting

Recovery of rent arrears

We can help you draw up your Will as well as advising you upon its contents, based upon your particular circumstances. Services We Offer

Making Your Will - We can help you to make the correct provisions in your will and ensure that your wishes are carried out:

Draw up your Will, making provision for all the people important to you

Ensure that your wishes are carried out and that you fully understand the draft

Advise on Inheritance Tax to minimise your tax liabilities

Advise on your assets to ensure wealth protection

Arrange signing of your Will and retain it for safe-keeping

Administration of Estate

We can handle the winding up of your estate with great sensitivity and understanding, and help your family and friends through what can be a very confusing and upsetting time. Estate Administration involves:

Ascertaining the assets and liabilities and preparing the necessary tax forms

Obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration, enabling the Executor

(otherwise known as an Administrator where there is no Will) to obtain the assets

Settling the liabilities of the estate, including all tax liabilities

Distributing the estate in accordance with the terms of the Will. If there is no Will then the estate is distributed according to the statutory rules

Grant of Probate

Contentious Probate

We have experience of challenging wills and making and pursuing claims on behalf of disappointed potential beneficiaries. We also deal with contentious probate cases including those involving foreign laws - especially Sri Lanka. Lasting Powers of Attorney Managing your affairs in later life can become more difficult and it is wise to nominate someone whom you trust to look after your affairs, should the time come when you become mentally or physically incapacitated. Your choice of Attorney can be altered at any time, but comes into play either when you choose or when your mental health declines (subject to certain safeguards imposed by the Court of Protection).

There are a number of different types of power of attorneys, but in simple terms, a power of attorney is a legal document whereby a person (the donor) grants legal authority to one or more other people to represent him or her either for general legal matters or in a restricted manner in terms of what types of matters they can act or for time periods or both. Subject to mental incapacity, it is important to understand that a power of attorney can be revoked by the donor and does not prevent the donor acting in his or her own name, notwithstanding they have also given certain power to others.

Types of power of attorneys. There are 2 main categories which are:

General power of attorney & Special power of attorney

A general power of attorney is commonly used in circumstances where the donor needs assistance over a short period of time, for example if abroad but with legal business and documents that need signing in his or her absence, or for limited tasks perhaps, such as selling or renting a particular property or for collecting a pension.. There is no need to register this type of power of attorney, it can be revoked with less formality and it will automatically become void if the donor becomes mentally incapacitated or has died.

Lasting power of attorney

This type of power of attorney is far more suitable for long terms situations, and as a safeguard, involves more formality and cost, but provides certainty, and is particularly relevant for elderly and/or infirm donors. There are 2 types, being: A Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs This Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to choose someone to make decisions about how your property and financial affairs are managed. A Lasting Power of Attorney has no legal standing until it's registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. A Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare This power of attorney allows you to choose someone to make decisions about your welfare and healthcare. It allows someone to make decisions about where you live, how you are cared for and what healthcare you receive; this can include specific decisions about treatments or more general decisions. These decisions can only be taken on your behalf when the Lasting Power of Attorney has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian and you lack the capacity to make the decisions yourself.

As specialist immigration and human rights lawyers, we provide legal advice concerning all UK immigration & Nationality and human rights matters We offer Advice, Assistance and Representation at all levels including;

Applications to the UK Border Agency relating to any Immigration matter

Appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber);

Applications to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber);

Applications to the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal;

Appeals to the Court of Appeal Civil Division;

Judicial Review in the Administrative Court / High Court;

Appeals to the Supreme Court of England and Wales on point of law; and

Applications to The European Court of Human Rights

We have an excellent track record in challenging decisions by making Applications for Judicial Review in the High Court.

UK BORDER AGENCY SAME DAY SERVICE APPOINTMENTS

We are registered with the UK Border Agency, Public Enquiry Office (PEO), Croydon for One Day Visa Service (Premium Service).We can submit your application to the UK Border Agency by hand and get a decision on your application on the same day.

Family law is likely to feature at some point in most people's lives. Family breakdown is one of the most stressful events many people go through in the course of their lives. We will guide you through the process while still trying to reach agreement on favourable terms to you to reduce the costs and acrimony which can otherwise develop.

We understand that when difficulties arise in your relationship you may be uncertain as to your future and what is involved. To speak to someone who can help with any family related issue call, email or request a call back from one of our specialist lawyers.

We are dealing with the following areas of Family Law

Marriage Breakdown

Children Act Proceedings

Civil Partnerships

Cohabitation issues

Domestic Violence

Matrimonial Fiances

Documents including pre nuptial & post nuptial agreements, living together agreements ect

Resolving Family Disputes through meditation, collaborative process and round table meetings

We can assist Employers, Employees and HR advisors in all areas of employment law work including:

Unfair Dismissal

Redundancy

Disciplinary procedures

Grievance procedures

Unlawful Discrimination

Wrongful Dismissal

Breach of Contract

Holidays and working time

Rights to time off work

Tax

Employment Contracts

Sick and injured employees

Implementing best practice and procedure

Tribunal Hearings

Discrimination

Retirement

Maternity/ Paternity Rights