Legal
New Bill will secure British nationality for some children of EU parentage
They will need to have been born in the UK in a qualifying period to parents exercising their right to free movement. ...
Free webinars for businesses wanting to create meaningful social benefit
Cambridge law firm Stone King is holding a free series of webinars to help organisations wanting to collaborate and create meaningful impact in the community. ...
Will universities be affected by Government plans to limit dependents on student visas?
With the Government planning to no longer allow international students to bring their dependents to the UK, immigration lawyer Julie Moktadir looks at how this could impact universities. ...
Celebrating 20 years as an all-star company!
Mills & Reeve received its highest ranking ever in the UK 100 Best Companies to Work For list as well as featuring for a record 20 years running. ...
Hybrid working and sponsored employees: what employers should know
Julie Moktadir, Head of Immigration and Head of Faith Sector at Cambridge law firm Stone King, explains what new Home Office guidance means for sponsored employees working on a hybrid basis. ...
Protecting your Intellectual Property in China: What you need to know
Should concerns over the protection of Intellectual Property (IP) rights hold you back from doing business in China? What are the main worries? How can Western companies, particularly SME and start-ups, overcome the IP hurdles and succeed in China? What can be done to mitigate IP risks ...
Can your business benefit from free self-assessment employment tool?
Law firm Stone King’s Employment Team has produced a free tool to help organisations self-assess whether their employment contracts are ‘fit for purpose’ and ensure that they are getting the most out of them both in terms of protection but also as a responsible employer. ...
Non-Compete Clauses: Do proposals for reform herald the end?
Background and the restraint of trade principle Contracts of Employment (especially for senior employees) often contain clauses which prevent the employee from working for, or setting up, a competing business, in a particular geographic area, for a period of time (usually 6 or 12 month...
MEES Regulations - What has changed?
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) were introduced under the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015. Essentially, the MEES stipulate that a property must attain a minimum energy efficiency level (an EPC rating) of E in order to be la...
A complete rebranding for Hanski
Hanski complete full rebrand along with a total redesign and build of their website. The team are left feeling totally recharged, energised and ready to push forward with renewed vigour on their mission to be the best sport tour operator company in the UK. ...