Expatriate Law

Expatriate Law are delighted to host an informative evening of discussion, networking and sharing centred around the theme of 'taking control'. The event is free to attend, and aimed at expatriate women living in Singapore. There will be an opportunity to listen to short informative presentations, followed by drinks and networking.

In his recent article, Sonny Patel, partner at Expatriate Law, summarises the options open for British expatriates who have received a less than favourable financial outcome when divorcing through the Singapore courts: https://singaporelegaladvice.com/claim-fi nancial-relief-enŌĆ”/

Well done to Expatriate Law's Lauren Carmichael who spoke on child abduction matters at Resolution's family law conference on Thursday alongside Will Tyler QC and Jeremy Ford. It was a well attended and thought provoking evening.

For some expats, Brexit will not be all bad news! In a recent article by Expatriate Law partner, Sonny Patel, he explores how a 'no-deal Brexit' may widen the opportunity for British expatriates to make maintenance claims through the English courts whilst living abroad: https://expatriatelaw.com/how-no-deal-bre xit-may-affect-maŌĆ”/

On my way back from Edinburgh after the 4 Jurisdictions Family Law Conference; a great event gathering 180 divorce and family lawyers from all over the UK. Our barrister, Byron James, lectured on the enforcement of orders abroad. Wonderful to be back in beautiful Edinburgh after so many years.

An article I wrote for @SpearsMagazine on the potential consequences of a marriage breakdown abroad has been published. In this article, I strongly recommend that businesses need to educate employees of the enhanced risks when a relationship implodes in an overseas jurisdiction.

We are delighted by such a wonderful client review that appeared in Singapore Living magazine this month: https://e-magazine.cld.bz/Expatliving-SiŌ Ć”/sg-JANUARY-2019/ŌĆ”/ "ŌĆśSonny is honestly everything you would want in a solicitor, especially in matters of divorce. He is experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate, a great listener and eloquent negotiator with outstanding knowledge of both British and International divorce laws. It is so easy to communicate with him and he always replies promptly and effectively giving absolute peace of mind. He is a great asset to have in your corner."

A brilliant conference on family law organised by the International Academy of Family Lawyers. I was pleased to talk to delegates about family law in the UAE , and the legal and practical steps that expatriates can take following divorce or separation.

A month to go until our firm's International Family Law Conference in Dubai. With 50 lawyers now attending from the UK, US, South Africa and Australia, it should be an excellent learning and networking opportunity. The conference has been accredited by the Dubai Legal Affairs Department, so UAE advocates and legal consultants will gain 4 CLPD points. Email sally@expatriatelaw.com for bookings.

Byron James, Barrister at Expatriate Law sets out the recent guidance from the Court of Appeal on financial applications in England after a foreign divorce: http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx? i=ed182018

We are very proud of our firm's in-house counsel, Byron James who has been ranked in the Legal 500 2017/18 as a leading junior barrister, being described as "an extremely competent barrister".

Stephanie Allerton, Associate Solicitor at Expatriate Law sets out the options for enforcing foreign maintenance orders in England. http://expatriatelaw.com/enforcing-foreig n-maintenance-ordŌĆ”/

For British expats who get married abroad, it is important to ensure that the marriage is recognised in England. Byron James, barrister at Expatriate Law, explores the validity of foreign marriages and their recognition by the English courts:http://expatriatelaw.com/marriage- recognised-england/

A new scheme has been launched in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which will allow non-Muslim expatriates to divorce through their church in the Emirate. Our article explores this new scheme, and the benefits for expatriates in the region: http://expatriatelaw.com/british-expats-a bu-dhabi-divorce-ŌĆ”/

Hannah McCrindle, trainee solicitor at Expatriate Law, explores the difficulties encountered by British expatriates who wish to divorce whilst living in the Philippines: http://expatriatelaw.com/divorce-in-the-p hilippines/

We are thrilled that our first Podcast can now be found on iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/ŌĆ”/expat riate-law-guidŌĆ”/id1266266445

I'm a British Expat; will I be protected by English Law? Our article considers the legal issues to be considered by British expatriates moving abroad with children. http://expatchild.com/im-british-expat-wi ll-i-protected-engŌĆ”