Case studies

The application by our client's employee for leave to remain under tier 2 (general) was refused on the basis of the qualification that he claimed points for the application. The UKBA stated in its refusal letter that since the employee's qualification was not on the points based system calculator as recognised by UK NARIC that it could not be used to claim points for the application.

In September 2010 Penningtons' immigration team achieved a successful result on behalf of a client who had been refused entry to the UK as a visitor four times; the last decision had resulted in a ten year ban.

Our London based property investors team acted for Aviva Investors Pensions Limited (AIPL) in relation to its acquisition of a recently completed development in Welling, Kent.

Our team has assisted GE Fabbri Limited with its publishing agreements for over 20 years. GE Fabbri is a major UK-based publisher of partworks (collectable magazines), producing top quality publications for international markets. Recent titles include 007: The James Bond Car Collection, Shrek's Quests, and Dr Who DVD Files.

We advised property investment company Fourteen Ninety Two Limited on the £107 million refinancing of its property at 17 Columbus Courtyard, Canary Wharf, London.

Our client, an Indian doctor, had had his entry clearance application as a work permit holder refused. The entry clearance officer also imposed a 10 year re-entry ban.

Our client underwent rhinoplasty under the care of an Austrian plastic surgeon through Surgicare in the UK. The surgery was unsatisfactory, both aesthetically and as our client experienced problems with sensation.

Our client underwent a rhinoplasty that was negligently performed as too much bone was excised, resulting in a nose graft that should not have been needed.

In this case, a woman elected to undergo surgery to reduce her cup size, but this resulted in significant damage to her nipples because of the procedure and technique the surgeon adopted.

A young woman, who was self-conscious of her breast asymmetry and their size relative to her stature, sought surgical advice to lift her breasts and improve her appearance and confidence.

Claims arising from face lift surgery are, sadly, common. We have advised on a number of cases in this area.

We were able to secure more than £40,000 in damages for two girls injured after a driver lost control of her vehicle on a country lane and collided with them as they cycled with their father.