Raklaw Solicitors

18/08/2026

Personal injury

A serious injury can affect much more than just your physical health. It can impact your ability to work, your finances, your family life, and your overall wellbeing. If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation for the pain and suffering you’ve experienced, as well as any financial losses caused by the accident.
Personal injury claims can arise from a wide range of situations, including:
• Road traffic accidents involving cars, motorcycles, cyclists, pedestrians or public transport.
• Accidents at work caused by unsafe working conditions, inadequate training, or faulty equipment.
• Slips, trips and falls in public places, shops, restaurants, or other premises.
• Injuries caused by defective products.
• Medical negligence and other incidents where a duty of care has been breached.
Compensation can help cover:
• Loss of earnings.
• Medical treatment and rehabilitation costs.
• Travel expenses related to treatment.
• Care and assistance provided by family members or professionals.
• Pain, suffering and the impact the injury has had on your daily life.
Evidence is crucial in personal injury cases. Medical records, photographs, witness details, accident reports and financial documents can all play an important role in supporting your claim.
At RakLAW Solicitors, we understand that recovering from an injury can be a stressful and uncertain time. Our team is committed to providing clear, practical advice and guiding clients through every stage of the claims process.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury that was caused by someone else’s negligence, contact us today to discuss your circumstances and find out how we can help.
Get in touch with us today.
T: 02033452000
E: [email protected]
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13/08/2026

07/08/2026

Anti- Money Laundering

Money laundering is the process of disguising money or assets obtained through criminal activity, so they appear to come from legitimate sources. It is a serious criminal offence in the UK and is often linked to offences such as fraud, drug trafficking, tax evasion and organised crime.

Warning signs may include:
• Unusual or large cash transactions.
• Requests to move money through your bank account on behalf of someone else.
• Job offers promising “easy money” for receiving or transferring funds.
• Transactions that do not make commercial or financial sense.

What is a Money Mule?
A money mule is someone who allows their bank account to be used to transfer criminal funds. Many people are recruited through social media, messaging apps, or fake job advertisements without fully understanding the consequences.

The consequences can be severe:
• Criminal prosecution.
• Frozen or closed bank accounts.
• Difficulty obtaining mortgages, loans, or credit.
• Potential imprisonment for involvement in money laundering offences.

If you are facing allegations relating to money laundering or have concerns about an investigation, seeking legal advice at an early stage is essential.

Get in touch with us today.
T: 02033452000
E: [email protected]
W: www.raklaw.co.uk

28/07/2026

UK Immigration Fee Waiver: Could You Be Eligible?
Struggling to afford your visa application fee? You may be able to apply for a Fee Waiver if paying the fee would leave you unable to meet your essential living costs.

Can I get a fee waiver if I’m on Universal Credit?
Being on Universal Credit does not automatically guarantee approval, but it can be strong evidence that you’re on a low income and unable to afford the application fee. Financial circumstances are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

What if I’m on a 0-hour contract?
Yes, you can still apply. The Home Office looks at your actual income, expenses, savings and overall financial situation. Irregular or low earnings may support a fee waiver application if you cannot afford the fee.

Can adults and children get a fee waiver?
Yes. Eligible adults can apply, and partners and dependent children may also be included where applicable.

You may qualify if you:
• Cannot afford essential living costs such as food, heating or housing.
• Have no accommodation and cannot afford somewhere to live.
• Have a very low income and paying the fee would negatively impact a child’s wellbeing.
• Are applying under an eligible immigration route.

Documents you may need:
• Bank statements.
• Payslips or proof of earnings.
• Universal Credit or other benefit letters.
• Evidence of rent, bills and household expenses.
• Evidence of any financial support you receive.

Every case is different. Even if you’re working, receiving Universal Credit, self-employed, or on a 0-hour contract, you may still be eligible depending on your financial circumstances.

Need advice on a Fee Waiver application? Get in touch with us today.
T: 02033452000
E: [email protected]
W: www.raklaw.co.uk

24/07/2026

Celebrating the anniversary of RakLAW Solicitors! 🎉
we are grateful for the trust of our partners, colleagues and clients the dedication of our team, and the support of our community.

To mark this special anniversary, we took aim at a day of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition at the shooting range. 🎯

Here’s to many more successes ahead!

15/07/2026

What is a Spouse Visa?

The UK Spouse Visa allows a non-UK national to join and live with their husband, wife, civil partner, or long-term unmarried partner in the UK.

Visa Timeline
-33 months initial visa (if applying from outside the UK)
-30-month extension
-After 5 years, apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
-Eligible to apply for British Citizenship thereafter

Who Can Apply?

Both partners must be 18 years or older.
Your partner must be:
-A British or Irish citizen
-Settled in the UK (ILR, Settled Status, Permanent Residence)
-An eligible EU/EEA/Swiss citizen with Pre-Settled Status (living in the UK before 1 January 2021)
-Holding a Turkish Businessperson or Turkish Worker Visa
-A refugee or person with humanitarian protection
-A stateless person with permission to stay

You Must Intend to Live Together Permanently in the UK

What Will You Need to Prove?

-Your relationship is genuine and subsisting
-You meet the financial requirements
-You have suitable accommodation in the UK
-You meet the English language requirement

Can I Apply From Inside or Outside the UK?

In many cases, you can apply from outside the UK or switch to a Spouse Visa from inside the UK, depending on your current immigration status.

Need advice on your eligibility or application? Contact us today.

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E: [email protected]
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08/07/2026

EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS): A Complete Guide

The EU Settlement Scheme allows eligible EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens, along with certain family members, to continue living in the UK after Brexit.

There are two types of status:

✅ Settled Status
• Usually granted if you’ve lived continuously in the UK for 5 years or more.
• Gives you the right to live, work, study, access the NHS, and claim benefits (if eligible).
• You can leave the UK for up to 5 consecutive years (or 4 years for Swiss citizens) without losing your status.

✅ Pre-Settled Status
• Usually granted if you’ve lived in the UK for less than 5 years.
• Allows you to stay in the UK while you build up the required continuous residence to qualify for settled status.
• Before your pre-settled status expires, you should ensure you meet the requirements for settled status. In many cases, eligible people are now moved to settled status automatically, but you should still check your status and keep your details up to date.

📌 Who can apply?
Although the main application deadline was 30 June 2021, you may still be able to apply if you have reasonable grounds for making a late application or if you’re an eligible family member joining someone in the UK under the scheme.

📌 Why is your status important?
Your immigration status can affect your ability to:
• Live and work in the UK
• Rent a property
• Access the NHS and certain benefits (if eligible)
• Travel in and out of the UK
• Prove your right to work or rent

If you’re unsure about your eligibility, need help with a late application, or want advice on moving from pre-settled to settled status, seeking professional guidance can help ensure you meet the requirements.

📩 Contact us for tailored advice on your EU Settlement Scheme application or immigration status.

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E: [email protected]
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29/06/2026

We feel proud to support the community in need.

18/06/2026

Proudly it is case law now.
Our director Mr. Rakesh Prajapati Rakesh Prajapati and his team successfully represented our client Crown Builders. This case is now reported and is available for public citation.
It is evident that we are committed to client care.

Case reported… job done.
We have successfully represented our client (Crown Builders Contractors, fourth defendant) in £1.5 million of negligent party wall work claim.
The High Court, by striking out the claimant’s claim, ruled that the claimant had failed to meet the requirement of CPR 16.4(1), and granted the summary judgment. The Court further ordered for the claimant to pay the defendants’ costs.
The Judgment sets the limit on pleading requirements (legal duties, specific breaches, and causation), corporate veil (directors’ liability), unless order (non- compliance), litigation in person (procedural standard), and party wall act (statutory limits on surveyors).
It is case law now and publicly available to cite. Full reading: [2026] EWHC 1429 (TCC)

https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/tcc/2026/1429 -of-document

10/06/2026

Proud to be a part of the London Legal Walk.