Caroline Black
Driving offences and other penalties: how may they affect an ILR application?
Receiving a driving penalty does not automatically prevent an applicant from obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (“ILR”) in the UK. However, depending on the type and severity of the penalty, it could negatively affect the outcome of the application if the applicant fails to meet the suitability requirements under the Immigration Rules. What are the … Continued
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Lisa Uttley
Caroline Black comments in Law360 on gaps in the FCA’s new crypto regime
Caroline Black, Consultant at Gherson Solicitors, has commented in Law360 on the regulatory risks and uncertainties arising from the FCA’s incoming cryptoasset regime. The article, “Gaps In FCA’s Crypto-Regime Leave Insider Dealing Risk”, examines potential gaps in the new framework, including the treatment of price-sensitive information, safeguarding obligations and the challenges of regulating overseas crypto … Continued
Statement of Changes: Victim of Domestic Abuse route extended to adult children
From 8 October 2026, those with permission to stay in the UK as a dependent child will be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK if the relationship with their parent, or with their parent’s partner, has broken down permanently because of domestic abuse. Until now, people in such circumstances were … Continued
Yukos Capital v Russia: jurisdictional objections in arbitration
Yukos Capital v Russian Federation: Swiss set-aside proceedings did not preclude jurisdictional objections before the English court In Yukos Capital Limited (formerly Yukos Capital S.à r.l.) v The Russian Federation [2026] EWHC 1918 (Comm), Judgment of 17 July 2026, the English Commercial Court considered the effect of earlier Swiss set-aside proceedings on jurisdictional objections subsequently … Continued
Case success: Requested Person discharged in extradition case
Gherson case success: Requested Person discharged in extradition proceedings Gherson LLP are pleased to announce that on 21 September 2026, our client, the Requested Person, was discharged under s85(7) of the Extradition Act 2003 by Senior District Judge Goldspring following extradition proceedings brought by a Part 2 Territory seeking our client’s return to serve a … Continued
Criminal misconduct in business: the first 48 hours
What to do if there are allegations of criminal misconduct in my business: the first 48 hours of an internal investigation Practical steps that can make or break your response The first 48 hours of an internal investigation can be the most consequential period your organisation will face. The decisions made — and not made … Continued