- Upcoming Changes to UK Visa Application CentresUpcoming Changes to UK Visa Application Centres The UK Home Office’s current commercial partner, TLScontact is changing to VFS Global in some locations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. This transition will occur between September 2024 and January 2025. From 22 October 2024, VFS Global will operate Visa Application… Read more: Upcoming Changes to UK Visa Application Centres
- Maria Bridson Honoured with the Deemster Kerruish Endeavour Award 2024Maria Bridson, Senior Advocate at BridsonHalsall Advocates, has been awarded the 2024 Deemster Kerruish Endeavour Award in recognition of her work with victims of modern slavery and support for vulnerable individuals. Her expertise in complex immigration cases has had a significant impact, helping many people rebuild their lives. The Directors at… Read more: Maria Bridson Honoured with the Deemster Kerruish Endeavour Award 2024
- Bernadette Arlow celebrating 3 years at BridsonHalsallBernadette Arlow celebrating 3 years at BridsonHalsall We are delighted to share that Bernadette Arlow is celebrating three years with BridsonHalsall Advocates after immigrating with her family from South Africa to the Isle of Man. Bernadette, a qualified South African attorney and conveyancer, joined the firm’s property department and has since developed a wealth… Read more: Bernadette Arlow celebrating 3 years at BridsonHalsall
- Fundraiser – MacMillan Coffee Morning 2024Fundraiser – MacMillan Coffee Morning 2024 Macmillan’s Coffee Morning is the biggest fundraising event to support people living with cancer and on Friday 28 September 2024 our staff participated to raise funds for the charity. Thank you to all the staff who could donate cakes, money and time. Macmillan Cancer Support is… Read more: Fundraiser – MacMillan Coffee Morning 2024
- Office closed on Friday 5 July 2024Our office will be closed on Friday 5 July 2024 for the Isle of Man’s Tynwald Day Bank Holiday. We will reopen on Monday 8 July 2024.
- Office closed on Friday 7 June 2024Our office will be closed on Friday 7 June 2024 for the TT Senior Race Day Bank Holiday. We will reopen on Monday 10 June 2024.
- March 2024 – Immigration law update – extended processing timesISLE OF MAN IMMIGRATION UPDATE: The Isle of Man Immigration office has updated the processing times. Processing times as of March 2024: All Health & Care visa applications* – 7 business days Entry Clearance* – 75 business days (from receipt of application from UKVI) Further and Indefinite Leave to Remain – 90 business… Read more: March 2024 – Immigration law update – extended processing times
- Fundraising for Victim Support Isle of Man – 9 February 2024Today we are showing our support for Victim Support Isle of Man by taking part in their Dress in Yellow Day and fundraising for their charity.
- Raising money for Isle of PlayChristmas Jumper Day, 22 December 2023 – we recently wore our Christmas jumpers and raised money for the great local charity Isle of Play who provide opportunities for all children on the Island. Thank you to all the staff who donated.
- Christmas opening hoursOur office will be closing at 5pm on Friday 22 December 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2024. Season’s greetings from all the Team.
- Office closing early on Friday 8 December 2023
- Book-ended immigration leave – the final word from the Supreme Court?Supreme Court dismisses appeals concerning overstaying and continuous lawful residence requirement for ILR on basis of long residence R (on the application of Afzal) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) [2023] UKSC 46. Read full judgment here If you are not an immigration geek then you may want to skate… Read more: Book-ended immigration leave – the final word from the Supreme Court?
- “Migrant labour exploitation risks turning into a national crisis, unless changes are urgently made to the immigration and labour enforcement system”“Migrant labour exploitation risks turning into a national crisis, unless changes are urgently made to the immigration and labour enforcement system”. That powerful statement was made in a report by the Work Rights Centre following its investigation into the UK work visa system. Do we in the Isle of Man need to be… Read more: “Migrant labour exploitation risks turning into a national crisis, unless changes are urgently made to the immigration and labour enforcement system”
- BridsonHalsall Paralegal qualifies as Fellow of CILEXBridsonHalsall Paralegal qualifies as Fellow of CILEX Evija Roberts – a Paralegal at Isle of Man-based international law practice BridsonHalsall – has qualified as a Fellow of CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives). CILEX is a leading organisation which creates accessible opportunities to build careers in the legal profession. Evija, who joined BridsonHalsall in… Read more: BridsonHalsall Paralegal qualifies as Fellow of CILEX
- Emily Brennan called to the Manx BarEmily Brennan called to the Manx Bar Leading international law practice BridsonHalsall now has another fully qualified Manx Advocate. Emily Brennan was recently sworn in by His Honour First Deemster Andrew Corlett. Emily moved from the Isle of Man to England to pursue her legal studies. After graduating from Sheffield Hallam University in 2018… Read more: Emily Brennan called to the Manx Bar
- Q&A with Emily BrennanQ&A with Emily Brennan Experience at BridsonHalsall I have had a great experience training at BridsonHalsall. Over the past year I have learned so much from my colleagues and been given exposure to a wide range of areas of law which has allowed me to decide what I would like to practice in. When… Read more: Q&A with Emily Brennan
- Media Statement regarding Dr Rosalind RansonOn behalf of BridsonHalsall we congratulate our client Dr Rosalind Ranson on her brave and successful fight for justice following her unfair dismissal by DHSC. The Isle of Man was extremely lucky to have Dr Ranson in post as Medical Director just before the covid pandemic began. The Tribunal noted the high degree… Read more: Media Statement regarding Dr Rosalind Ranson
- Why the Isle of Man?Why the Isle of Man? An internationally connected, innovative, tech-focused business centre – combined with a relaxed, and secure lifestyle. For more than four decades those USPs have underpinned the Island’s success as the preferred home for global businesses and internationally mobile HNWIs. It’s unique ability to find the perfect balance between a fast… Read more: Why the Isle of Man?
- Can I come to the Isle of Man from South Africa and run my own business?Can I come to the Isle of Man from South Africa and run my own business? The simple answer to that question is – Yes! The Isle of Man is a great place to start and run a business. It offers an attractive tax and business environment, well regulated financial system, long-standing reputation for excellent… Read more: Can I come to the Isle of Man from South Africa and run my own business?
- Moving from SA to IOM: How BridsonHalsall can help youMoving from SA to IOM: How we can help you Whether it’s you and your partner, family or business, crossing continents to relocate somewhere new may seem daunting. As with anywhere else, the Isle of Man has some bureaucracy regarding immigration. Even though you will find the authorities to be a lot more pragmatic… Read more: Moving from SA to IOM: How BridsonHalsall can help you