Legal Practice Areas & Services
Comprehensive, partner-led legal counsel for individuals, families, and commercial enterprises. Delivering fast, decisive advice with transparent fixed pricing.
Personal Legal Services
Protecting your rights, resolving immigration challenges, handling property transfers, and securing your family’s generational assets.
Personal Immigration & Nationality
Our immigration department has established a formidable national reputation for securing visas in complex Home Office applications, administrative reviews, tribunal appeals, and judicial reviews. We guide individuals and families step-by-step with tailored legal strategies.
Key Legal Capabilities:
- UK Spouse, Civil Partner & Fiancé(e) Visas
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) - 5 & 10 Year Routes
- Further Leave to Remain (FLR-M & FLR-FP)
- Applications Based on Children, Private Life & Adult Dependent Relatives
- British Citizenship, Naturalisation & Registration
- Skilled Worker, Student, Graduate & Standard Visitor Visas
- Global Talent & High Potential Individual (HPI) Visas
- EU Settlement Scheme (Late Applications & Joining Family Members)
- Immigration Appeals (First-tier & Upper Tribunal)
- Judicial Review, Administrative Review & Removal Directions Defence
- Immigration Bail, Detention & Asylum / Refugee Protection
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Whether buying your first home, selling freehold property, or negotiating leasehold extensions in London and Greater Manchester, our proactive conveyancing team protects your financial and legal interests at every stage in accordance with the Law Society Conveyancing Protocol.
Key Legal Capabilities:
- Freehold & Leasehold Purchases & Sales
- New Build Property Conveyancing
- Shared Ownership Scheme Transactions
- Right to Buy Council Property Conveyancing
- Auction Property Pack Reviews & Purchases
- Leasehold Enfranchisement & Lease Extensions
- Re-mortgaging & Equity Release Advice
- Transfer of Equity & Property Title Rectifications
- Boundary Disputes, Party Wall & Right of Way Claims
Family Law & Islamic Divorce
Family disputes require sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and rigorous legal knowledge. We provide holistic legal counsel under English Family Law as well as recognized UK Islamic Divorce advice (Talaq, Khula, Mahr settlements).
Key Legal Capabilities:
- Divorce & Dissolution of Civil Partnerships
- UK Islamic Divorce Solicitors (Talaq & Khula)
- Child Arrangement Orders & Parental Responsibility
- Financial Remedy, Consent Orders & Clean Break
- Domestic Abuse Injunctions (Non-Molestation & Occupation Orders)
- Cohabitation Agreements & Separation Contracts
- Annulment of Marriage Proceedings
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Wills, Probate & Commissioners for Oaths
Secure your family’s generational assets and ensure your exact wishes are honored. As appointed Commissioners for Oaths, we also provide statutory oath administration (£5 per oath + £2 per exhibit), bespoke legal document drafting, statutory declarations, Change of Name Deeds, and UK visa property inspection reports.
Key Legal Capabilities:
- Single Wills, Mirror Wills & Shari'a Compliant Wills
- Wills Creating Life Interest Trusts & Asset Protection
- Lasting Power of Attorney (Property & Financial / Health & Welfare)
- Uncontested & Contested Probate & Estate Litigation
- Home & Hospital Visits for Will & LPA Execution
- Affidavits, Oaths, Affirmations & Statutory Declarations
- Certifying Official Legal Documents & Passports
- Witnessing & Authenticating Signatures & Attestation of Documents
- Change of Name Deeds (Deed Poll)
- Property Inspection Reports for UK Visa Applications
Commissioners for Oaths & Document Attestation
Sky Solicitors Ltd provides official SRA-regulated Commissioner for Oaths and document attestation services for individuals, corporate entities, and legal professionals. We administer statutory oaths (£5 statutory fee per oath + £2 per exhibit), prepare certified true copies of official identification and foreign documents, draft bespoke statutory declarations, witness deeds and commercial contracts, and prepare certified accommodation inspection reports for UK visa applications.
Key Legal Capabilities:
- Statutory Oaths & Affidavits Administration (£5 statutory fee + £2 per exhibit)
- Statutory Declarations, Affirmations & Legal Statements
- Certified True Copies of Passports, Driving Licences & Proof of Address
- Change of Name Deeds (Official Deed Poll for Adults & Minors)
- Witnessing & Attestation of Deeds, Commercial Contracts & Powers of Attorney
- UKVI Accommodation & Property Inspection Reports for UK Visa Applications
- Sponsorship Declarations & Formal Letters of Invitation for Visitors
- Home, Hospital & Care Home Signing Visits across London & Greater Manchester
Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
If you have suffered physical or psychological injury due to another party’s negligence, our specialist Personal Injury and Medical Negligence solicitors fight to secure maximum compensation for your pain, suffering, loss of earnings, and rehabilitation costs.
Key Legal Capabilities:
- Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs), Cycling & Pedestrian Claims
- Accidents at Work, Construction Site & Employer Liability Claims
- Medical & Clinical Negligence Claims
- Slip, Trip & Fall / Public & Occupiers' Liability Claims
- Occupational & Industrial Diseases (Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, RSI)
- Product Liability & Defective Equipment Claims
- Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Applications
- Catastrophic & Serious Injury Rehabilitation Support
Employment Law & Workplace Rights
UK Employment Law is complex and rapidly evolving. Our Employment Law team—comprising solicitors with over eight years of post-qualification experience—provides pragmatic, decisive representation from internal grievance and disciplinary stages through to the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).
Key Legal Capabilities:
- Employment Contracts, Executive Service Agreements & Restrictive Covenants
- Settlement Agreements (Independent Solicitor Advice & Negotiation)
- Unfair, Constructive & Wrongful Dismissal Claims
- Workplace Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment (Equality Act 2010)
- Redundancy Consultations, Restructuring & Equal Pay Claims
- Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave & Flexible Working Rights
- Whistleblowing (Protected Disclosures) & Retaliation Claims
- National Minimum Wage, Working Hours & Unlawful Deduction Claims
- Employment Tribunal & Employment Appeal Tribunal Representation
Business Legal Services
Strategic counsel for UK businesses, sponsor licence holders, commercial landlords, property investors, and growing SMEs.
Business Immigration & Sponsorship
Attracting global talent requires seamless navigation of the UK immigration system. We manage end-to-end Sponsor Licence applications, HR compliance mock audits, and sponsor management system (SMS) allocations.
Commercial Capabilities:
- UK Sponsor Licence Applications (Worker & Temporary Worker)
- Skilled Worker Visa Applications & Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Sponsor Licence Suspensions, Revocations & Reinstatements
- Global Business Mobility (Senior/Specialist Worker & UK Expansion Worker)
- Innovator Founder & Scale-Up Visas
- Overseas Business Media Representative & Extension/ILR Applications
- Right-to-Work Mock Audits & Prevention of Illegal Working
- Defence Against Civil Penalties Under Section 15 of the Immigration Act
Commercial Property & Conveyancing
Commercial real estate represents a significant financial liability or asset. Our commercial property solicitors deliver robust, strategically negotiated leases, commercial conveyancing, and property agreements that protect your bottom line.
Commercial Capabilities:
- Drafting & Negotiation of Commercial Leases (Landlord & Tenant)
- Commercial Property Purchases, Sales & Auction Conveyancing
- Lease Assignments, Underlettings, Subleases & Renewals
- Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 Contracting In / Out
- Rent Review Agreements & Commercial Service Charge Disputes
- Plot Development & Planning Agreements
- Lease Surrenders, Forfeiture & Dilapidations Counsel
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
When negotiations fail, having decisive litigators on your side is critical. We prioritize alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and mediation, while maintaining the capability to fiercely fight your corner in the High Court and County Court.
Commercial Capabilities:
- Breach of Contract & Commercial Contract Drafting/Review
- Shareholder & Partnership Disagreements
- Commercial Debt Recovery, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Litigation
- Intellectual Property Disputes (Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents & Trade Secrets)
- Competition Law & Anti-Competitive Behaviour Claims
- Construction & Building Contract Disputes
- Commercial Property Disrepair & Rent Arrears Recovery
- Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Landlord & Tenant Possession & Housing Law
Strict UK housing legislation—including the Housing Act 1988, the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, and the Renters' Rights Act reforms—means even minor procedural defects can invalidate claims. Our specialist Landlord & Tenant team ensures compliant statutory notices, court representation, and enforcement.
Commercial Capabilities:
- Section 8 Statutory Possession Notices & Rent Arrears Claims
- Renters' Rights Act Transition & Mandatory/Discretionary Possession Grounds
- County Court Possession Proceedings & Bailiff / High Court Enforcement
- Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS/TDS/MyDeposits) Disputes
- Property Disrepair Claims & Housing Health and Safety (HHSRS) Compliance
- Right to Manage (RTM) Claims & Leasehold Enfranchisement
- Service Charge & Estate Management Disputes
- Drafting Residential Tenancy Agreements & Commercial Leases
Regulatory Compliance, FinTech & Licensing
The regulatory landscape for financial, digital, and regulated businesses is evolving rapidly. We support entrepreneurs, startups, established institutions, and international enterprises across the entire regulatory lifecycle—from initial structuring and licensing applications to ongoing AML/KYC compliance, regulatory investigations, and appeals.
Commercial Capabilities:
- Regulatory Strategy, Market Entry & Business Structuring
- FinTech, Crypto Asset (CASP/VASP) & Digital Asset Regulatory Compliance
- Electronic Money Institution (EMI), Payment Institution & MSB Licensing
- Consumer Credit Permissions & Financial Services Authorisations
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML/CTF), KYC & Financial Crime Frameworks
- Compliance Manuals, Risk Assessments & Regulatory Gap Audits
- Defence in Regulatory Investigations, Fraud & Enforcement Proceedings
- Appeals Against Licensing Refusals, Suspensions, Revocations & Judicial Review