We offer advice and representation on all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. We provide a practical service tailored to the specific needs of our clients and innovative solutions when a client presents us with a complex matter.
At Privity Partners, our skilled team of immigration solicitors offers comprehensive and specialist advice for both personal and business immigration needs.
We assist individuals and families in navigating the complexities of visiting and moving to the UK, ensuring we explore all available options to find the best solution tailored to your unique circumstances. Our guidance goes beyond immediate immigration concerns, encompassing long-term planning for indefinite leave to remain (settlement) and British citizenship. Collaborating closely with our dedicated teams in personal and corporate immigration, we provide holistic advice on all facets of relocating and settling in the UK.
Our proficient immigration solicitors are equipped to advise on all categories of personal and individual entry clearance (visa) applications, as well as leave to remain in the UK, settlement and British citizenship. Whether you face complex immigration challenges or simply seek expert assistance to streamline your application process, Privity Partners is committed to offering support and alleviating the stress of immigration procedures.
Our expert immigration team can guide you through a wide spectrum of personal immigration matters, including:
At Privity Partners, we are dedicated to ensuring that your journey through the UK immigration process is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Understanding the Government’s proposed new Tenure Standard and its implications for housing associations, local authorities and social housing tenants. Introduction The regulatory landscape for social housing in England is undergoing a period of substantial reform, with renewed attention being given to security of tenure, transparency in tenancy management, the prevention of unnecessary evictions and the […]
The Government has published new guidance on the mandatory registration of private landlords and rental properties in England, with the first phase of registration commencing on 15 December 2026. Introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, the new Register your rental property service represents another significant development in the regulation of England’s private rented sector. […]
The government has taken another significant step towards strengthening housing standards in England. On 9 October 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published a consultation proposing to extend Awaab’s Law to private rented tenancies and certain types of accommodation occupied under licence. The proposals could introduce legally enforceable deadlines requiring private landlords […]
UK Family Visa allows you to bring family members (eligible foreign nationals) to join you in the UK for an extended period of 6 months or more. You can bring your spouse or partner, fiance or proposed civil partner, child, parent, or a relative to who you will provide long-term care.
The Global Business Mobility visa is an umbrella category of five different types of UK work visas. These visas are designed for employees of overseas companies to undertake specific types of work or assignments in the UK.
Well-versed in both the legal and technical languages of decentralized finance, our global team can support anyone wanting to navigate the fast-changing world of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital assets.
Our lawyers act for schools, colleges and universities across the world. We understand your context and are able to advise on any legal and regulatory matters, as well as international projects.
The UK Temporary Worker Visa is a work visa that permits you to work in the UK temporarily. The time you can stay in the UK for a Temporary Worker Visa varies depending on the category you apply for and ranges from 6 months to 2 years.
Often people want to come to the UK to settle in the UK, without a specific idea as to what they want to do when they are here. In fact, our clients regularly ask us, what is the quickest way to settle in the UK?
When a marriage breaks down, one of the most significant issues couples face is determining how to divide their financial assets and responsibilities. Our expert divorce lawyers guide will help you through this process with the care and attention it needs and the information required to make well-informed decisions about your financial security today and in the future.
Child arrangement law refers to the legal process and frameworks used to decide where children will live, how often they will see each parent, and the overall care and welfare arrangements following the breakdown of a relationship or marriage. Our team of child custody lawyers has worked both parents and grandparents and have dealt with cases of all natures, working to achieve a positive outcome for all.
Applications for leave to enter or remain in the UK can be made, in certain circumstances, on the basis that to require the individual to leave the UK or to not allow them entry into the UK would be a breach of the individual’s human rights.
The Hong Kong BN(O) route allows BN(O) status holders and certain family members to live, work and study in the UK. After 5 years, applicants will be able to apply for settlement, and after a further year, British citizenship, providing they meet the requirements.
With British citizenship, you can apply for a British passport, and you will be free of immigration control, allowing you to travel into and out of the UK without the need for a visa.
Navigating property possession and tenant disputes can be a complex and stressful process for landlords and property owners. Our team of experienced possession proceedings solicitors provides clear, practical, and legally robust representation to help you regain control of your property with minimal delay.
Managing rental properties should be a reliable investment, but dealing with unpaid rent can quickly disrupt your cash flow. Our specialist landlord and tenant solicitors provide expert guidance on rent arrears recovery, tenant communication, and court proceedings to protect your property business.
Whether you are a first-time landlord or managing an extensive residential portfolio, ensuring your agreements align with current housing regulations protects both your investment and your rights. Our property law specialists provide comprehensive guidance on drafting agreements, understanding statutory requirements, and maintaining full legal compliance.
When facing unlawful eviction or harassment, speed is essential. Our expert housing law team takes swift legal action to protect your tenancy and hold offending landlords accountable.
Obtaining a possession order from the court is a major milestone, but it does not automatically give you the legal right to physically re-enter your property or change the locks yourself. Our specialist housing litigation solicitors handle the entire enforcement process quickly, efficiently, and fully within the law, ensuring you regain control of your property without legal liability.
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