Versuslaw especially Anita Craig helped so kindly from 2018 for pia delay flight claim which was showing possible but Ms Anita Craig proved it again that versus law can do it. Thank you will use again and recommend 100percent.
We have just completed on a buy and sell having used Versus Law for both sides of the transaction.
Versus Law have been immense throughout, with the Conveyancer looking after our ‘purchase’ working hand in hand with his colleagues to keep us informed of how the ‘sell’ was progressing too.
Amazing bunch of people. There should be more firms providing this high level of service.
Very professional and up to the task
I found versus law straight forward and very helpful.
i recently completed on a property and was guided really well by Katrina and Lisa. Ive never purchased a property before so really didn’t know what was involved. It was easy and seamless no stress at all followed by a price that was so much cheaper than other quotes I’d had
Having had my PIA flight delayed for over 5 hours.. Anita Craig of versus law solicitors was a great help. Every step was made easy for me to understand and I will definitely be recommending yourselves to family and friends.
They made the whole process of my injury claim
simple and straight forward, They even managed to get
me my compensation before Christmas which I wasn’t expecting, A big thanks to Kulbinder Mehay
Excellent work, thank you.
Nicola Nolan and Natalie Moylan are an excellent conveyancing team. We have used them more than once and recommend them to friends and family (who were also impressed). This time they were involved in us buying a property in Wales and kept us informed all the way through, even with covid restrictions causing problems. They are friendly, efficient and get the job done in a no-nonsense way which is what you need. They take the stress out of conveyancing for you. Very impressed and would recommend to anyone and everyone.
I was selling my home which had a complicated title and versus law was recommended to me. Natalie Moylan handled my case from start to finish and I couldn’t ask for anyone better! There were no obstacles that couldn’t be overcome and in a very fast turn around too. The sale completed in no time at all. Natalie was timely, professional and friendly and an absolute pleasure to have on my side. I would strongly recommend Versus law to anyone.
I have used the services of Nicola Nolan at Versus Law twice this year and was instantly put at ease and very impressed with the help received and the outcome achieved. Would recommend without hesitation
I called to get some documents certified, the ladies on reception were so helpful. I am very happy with the service I received and will use Versus Law again.
Dealt with my flight claim hassle free and super quick, I was continuously updated every step of the way and overall really pleased with the outcome. A personal thank you to Anita as she couldn’t have made it easier for me and saw through any problems I had!
I purchased my first home in February, and used Versus as my solicitor. I dealt with Natalie Moylan from start to finish, who was excellent throughout. The purchase ended up being delayed and resulted in a quite hectic finish, but Natalie remained calm and professional at all times, whilst providing a very high quality of work. My thanks to Natalie and her team, for making a long purchase so much easier!
We were selling our house (through Nick) and buying a house (through Natalie) and I can honestly say these are the best solicitors we’ve ever used (we had always used ones in London previously). They both kept us informed on a regular basis as to how things were progressing which I really valued and they were quick to respond to any queries I asked. They were professional, efficient, helpful and really nice to deal with. We were recommended Versus through local friends that have used them previously and I would definitely recommend Versus to anyone else asking me for a recommendation.
Thanks again Natalie and Nick.
We used Nicola Nolan for our purchase/transfer of ownership. She was excellent from start to finish. We were fully informed of the process throughout and she was always friendly, approachable and very professional at all times. Would definitely recommend her at Versus Law. Thank you again
Amazing law firm for conveyancing!! My wife and I made an offer on a house 24th September and we were moved in by 20th December. It should also be noted that we were selling my wife’s apartment at the same time (also using Versus), further complicating everything. Thanks to Natalie, everything was done in a very efficient manner and she was very understanding of our situation.
Many thanks to Anita and all the staff at Versuslaw, they made my flight compensation claim for delay a breeze. I would highly recommend them
The service and advise that we received from Versuslaw was exceptional. We had numerous issues with the house that we were buying and the team at Versus law guided us through the process whilst always looking out for our best interest.They were always prompt in responding to any question that we had and would update us on a regular basis. Thanks again to Nicola, Nick and Francine
Excellent, professional and friendly work from Nick, Nicola and Natalie. They were flexible and very helpful in pushing along the sale despite several hurdles. Would definitely use again in future and would recommend others do so too
Absolutely superb service from Nicola Nolan. Highly trust and recommend. Honest attention to detail.
We would like to say a big heartfelt thank you to Saqib Kazam versuslaw
Once he took our case in for Holiday compensation He kept us up to date with every thing explaining every step he took this was not an easy case but he got us an excellent result a kind polite very professional young man. Highly recommend
From the moment we rung Versus Law and spoke to the receptionist on the phone to the moment we completed on our first home, Versus Law were excellent. Our solicitor was Tom and not only did he keep us updated every step of the way but he was very professional, efficient, offered valuable advice and made the process of buying a house stress free. We couldn’t recommend Versus Law enough and we just wanted to say a huge thank you to Tom and the team. Joe and Kara
Sarah handled my claim quickly and efficiently. It made the whole process easy and stress free. She was very professional and kept me informed every step. I would highly recommend Versuslaw.
We would highly recommend Versus law, especially Nick Wintrip (selling) and Nicola Nolan (buying). They both kept us up to date throughout the whole process. They were easy to get hold of and were very prompt to answer any questions/email. We would have no hesitation in recommending Versus law for conveyancing.
Fantastic service, very helpful and kept me informed at every stage
From start to finish Versus Law have been professional and helpful. Tom Reid was always available to talk to us and gave us updates regularly meaning we did not have to constantly chase up matters. We are very happy by the service and would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable solicitor.
Excellent service. I was kept informed every step of the way. Natalie Moylan and Renee Burke were a pleasure to work with. Highly professional but with a personal touch. They both went above and beyond!
Excellent service from start to finish from Nicola and Natalie! Super responsive to emails and all my questions as a first time single buyer. Natalie and Nicola make a great team and are so approachable. Definitely recommend them for property related legal services.
Really happy with my experience using versus law, from start to finish they put my mind at ease as I wasn’t buying a house in the normal way, it was through a family divorce and there were time scales and dead lines to meet, versus law managed to conker my mortgage and speed things up to avoid any extra costs, nicola was always there to ease my mind when I had any concerns as things do get stressful whilst purchasing a property, the ladies on the reception we also a delight and couldn’t do more to make you feel comfortable in any situation, if you are thinking of using versus law to assist you through your mortgage then look no further as these guys couldn’t have done more for me, I couldn’t have been happier with my experience
Nicola Nolan’s conveyancing service has always been excellent, I have used them several times in the last 5 years. In particular for my business I have found their relationship and understanding of Paragon Bank to be very useful. I would highly recommend.
Excellent decision to go with Versus Law! Nick Wintrip handled the very stressful job of our house sale with professionalism, calmness and a good sense of humour. We did everything via email, phone and post, and he was always quick in responding and keeping me updated every step of the way. Very competitively priced too. I would highly recommend Versus Law without the slightest hesitation.
Thomas Reid dealt with the sale and purchase of our properties. He was a pleasure to work with – very quick to respond to queries and very efficient in his work. As a result, the process went very smoothly with minimal delays. I would highly recommend competitively priced Versus Law and especially the professionalism of Thomas Reid.
Natalie Moylan dealt with the sale and purchase on my behalf. The whole process was very well handled with constant updates. The first solicitors I’ve used that’s responds within to an email within an hour! Would 100% use again!!!
Recently dealt with Nick Wintrip at Versus law when selling my property. Found him to be professional, quick and thorough. Process went smoothly and I was well informed throughout the process. I received regular updates and all enquiries were dealt with efficiently. Nick made the whole process of selling my home stress free and a happy one! Your the best Nick – thank you again 🙂
Will highly recommend Versus Law Solicitors. They are the best
Would recommend Versus Law for conveyancing; Nick and Natalie we’re our team with Nick the main contact, thank you Nick and Natalie for making the conveyancing experience as stress free as possible.
Great experience working with Versus Law. Excellent level of professionalism from Thomas Reid who provided clear, precise information. Highly recommended from my side. Thanks to Tom and the team.
Fantastic experience with Natalie and her colleagues. Email updates throughout the home buying process, estimates of how long it would take to get her work completed and local knowledge which speeded up the process. 100% recommended.
Really good and really helpful got things sorted alot quicker than anticipated very cooperative
What an outstanding team they turned my purchase around within the set time frame and very professional at all times.
They went above and beyond reassured myself throughout the process.
As being a first time buyer I felt this was most important I would recommend them highly.
Versus Law dealt with my house sale from start to finish in a most professional manner. A friendly, professional, competent team who get the job done within the time parameters. I highly recommend this firm.
Absolutely brilliant service as always.
This is the third time using Versuslaw and they never fail to impress. Natalie and Nicola are real diamonds and you really get the sense that they actually care about you.
We actually live in London, but continued to use them for our London property because of our previous experience with them.
Thank you guys, would highly recommend you to anyone.
Excellent service!!! We are really happy with the service VersusLaw provided to us. Being first time buyer, we dint have much idea about the whole process and had lots of questions. They have given proper and clear response on time to everything we have requested. For us, one of the property got cancelled in between the process because the owner decided to not to sell that property few days after accepting our offer. Though there were searches and procedures done already for that property VersusLaw did not ask Fee for that purchase as they understood the difficult situation we were in. When we found our next property, we had no doubt whom to contact. We are really happy and totally satisfied by the service Nicola, Natalie and their team offered. We will highly recommend your service to anyone,
Today I have completed on the purchase of my very first apartment, and it just wouldn’t have been possible without the INCREDIBLE knowledge, guidance and GENUINE care of Nicola, Natalie, and the entire Versus Law team.
This purchase was far from straightforward, with lots of potential pitfalls – all navigated with professionalism, patience and an impeccable attention to detail by Nicola.
Nic went well above and beyond the call of duty to look into some extremely complex accounts and repair budgets to the apartment block in question – something I would have completely overlooked.
As a result, with her guidance, I managed to negotiate a £2,000 reduction in asking price – something I’m sure other solicitors would have let slip through the net.
That’s a genuine £2000 saving – a lot of money for a first-time buyer.
You get a real sense that these guys actually CARE – they make you feel more like a friend, than a client – and don’t leave a stone unturned when it comes to conveyancing. If there is anything to uncover on a property, trust me, Nicola will find it!
In essence, Versus Law made what could have been a rather stressful situation, easy and straightforward.
Communications and response times were brilliant, with daily updates coming via phone and email – and I never felt rushed by anyone when I had queries.
I honestly cannot recommend Versus Law enough.
I’m going to pick up the keys to my apartment now – and won’t be using anyone other than these guys for all future property purchases/ sales.
THANK YOU SO MUCH Versus Law – I’ll be raising a glass of champagne to you all at the housewarming! 🙂
Great service provided by Nicola and her team.
Always communicating with updates for the completion of my property.
Would highly recommend
I used Versus Law to buy my first house. Had no idea how it worked but I must say that the conveyancing team held my hand all the way through. On the day of completion there was a delay and they stayed in office late to ensure it went through so I wasn’t waiting over the weekend. It was an absolute pleasure to deal with Versus Law and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. It was nice to speak to people who I felt cared for me and put my interests first at all times. Thank you so much for your help
Versus were great to deal with when they provided the conveyancing for my house purchase. I was able to complete the process without needing to physically travel to their offices and my solicitor was always available for any questions when I was completing all the paperwork. Everyone was very friendly to speak to.
Fantastic conveyancing service from Nicola and Natalie, they kept on top of everything from start to finish and were always available whenever we had questions. I’d be happy to recommend them to anyone.
Very impressed with every aspect of Versus Law, from service they provide to the attitude of the staff. Always called back when they said they would and had a laugh with them too. Will definately use again (if I need to).
I would recommend Versus Law to anyone, particularly Nick Wintrip, who looked after us extremely well. They are very efficient and communicated with us fully at all times. We were able to contact them by phone and e mail and did not need to rely on letter going back and forth. Nick is really friendly too and put us at ease throughout the end to end sales process. Thank you.
Nicola and Natalie did a wonderful job. They were friendly and patient. Answered my many many questions and got the job done very efficiently. I am highly impressed and would definitely recommend them.
There’s something undeniably special about holding a British passport — not just for what it represents legally, but for what it signifies emotionally. For many, applying for British citizenship is the final step in a long journey: one marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep sense of belonging.
At Versus Law Solicitors, we’ve helped individuals and families across the UK navigate this process with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re applying for yourself or helping a loved one take that final leap towards British nationality, this guide will walk you through what’s required, how the process works, and how to give your application the best possible chance of success.
Put simply, naturalisation is how a non-British adult becomes a British citizen. It’s a legal process — one that gives you full rights and responsibilities, including:
A British passport
The right to vote in all elections
Full access to public services without immigration restrictions
The freedom to leave and return to the UK without visas
For many, it’s more than just paperwork — it’s a moment of pride, security, and identity. But there are rules, and you need to get them right.
Most of our clients apply for citizenship through the naturalisation route, which requires that you’ve lived legally in the UK for at least five years, and held Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme for at least 12 months (unless you’re married to a British citizen — we’ll explain that too).
To qualify, you must meet these basic criteria:
Be 18 or older
Be of good character (no serious criminal history, recent immigration breaches, or deception)
Intend to make the UK your permanent home
Meet the residency requirement
Pass the Life in the UK Test
Prove sufficient English language skills
Let’s break those down a bit further.
This is where many applicants start their journey. To apply for citizenship through naturalisation, you must:
Have lived in the UK for at least 5 continuous years
Have not been outside the UK for more than 450 days in that period
Have not been outside the UK for more than 90 days in the last 12 months
Have held ILR or Settled Status for at least 12 months (unless you’re married to a British citizen — in which case, you only need to hold ILR/Settled Status at the time of application)
It’s crucial to calculate your absences carefully — they can and do impact applications. Sometimes, a few extra holidays or a family emergency trip abroad can push you over the limit. That’s where our advice becomes especially valuable.
This test assesses your knowledge of British history, culture, values, and everyday life. Think of it as a citizenship quiz — 24 multiple-choice questions based on a study guide you can buy or download.
It’s not particularly difficult, but it must be passed before you apply. And you must take it at an approved test centre.
If English isn’t your first language, we usually recommend preparing a few weeks in advance, just to build confidence.
Applicants must demonstrate that they can speak and understand English to at least B1 level on the CEFR scale.
You can satisfy this requirement by:
Passing an approved English language test
Holding a degree taught in English (with a UK NARIC/Ecctis certificate)
Being a national of a majority English-speaking country (e.g. USA, Canada, Australia)
Tests must be taken at a Home Office-approved provider, and certificates must be included in the application.
The rules are a little different. If you’re married or in a civil partnership with a British citizen, you can apply after three years of residence, rather than five — and you don’t need to wait 12 months after getting ILR or Settled Status.
However, all the other criteria — good character, English language, Life in the UK Test — still apply.
Once you meet all the requirements, the application itself is reasonably straightforward — though getting it right can be a different matter entirely.
This usually includes:
Your passport and travel documents
Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), if applicable
Proof of English and Life in the UK Test
Evidence of residence and absences
Marriage certificate (if applying as a spouse)
Evidence of lawful residence for the required period
It’s also useful to gather older visas, Home Office letters, and proof of your employment or studies, if needed.
Applications are submitted online via the UK Government’s citizenship portal. You’ll be asked to upload your documents and pay the application fee.
As of 2024, the application fee is £1,580, which includes the citizenship ceremony. This is non-refundable, even if your application is refused.
You’ll need to attend a UKVCAS centre to provide your photo and fingerprints. Some premium services are available, such as same-day appointments — but they come with additional costs.
Most applications are processed within 6 months, but it can vary. Complex cases or delays in verifying documents may take longer. We’ve also seen straightforward applications approved in just 3 months.
You’ll be invited to attend a citizenship ceremony at your local council. It’s a formal event, but also a proud moment — where you make your oath or affirmation of allegiance and receive your certificate of naturalisation.
From here, you can apply for your British passport — and that final step often brings more joy than words can express.
We’ve reviewed countless applications over the years. And most refusals happen due to avoidable mistakes:
Incorrect or missing travel history
Incomplete documents
Failing to disclose past immigration or criminal issues
Out-of-date test certificates
Applying too soon after receiving ILR
A refusal can set you back by months — and cost you a significant amount. Getting it right the first time really does matter.
We understand that this process isn’t just about ticking boxes. For many clients, applying for citizenship represents closure, pride, and peace of mind. We treat every case with the respect and precision it deserves.
Our team provides:
Clear, fixed-fee consultations
A full document check and application review
Honest, straightforward advice
End-to-end support — from eligibility to ceremony
Whether you’ve just received your ILR or you’re ready to apply now, we’ll help you move forward with confidence.
Use the contact form and or call us on 0161 249 5087 and our award winning legal team will contact you to find out how Versus Law can help you.
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