New visa route open for graduates
A new High Potential Individual (HPI) visa route has opened enabling recent graduates from eligible overseas universities to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Recruiting school staff from overseas
Following the challenges faced and overcome by schools across the UK since 2020, there is a much-publicised concern that many existing teachers will choose to leave the profession as the world emerges from the pandemic. In response, the Department for Education has announced ‘retention bonuses’ for some teachers and raised recruitment targets for trainee teachers.
Is your organisation up to date on the changes to Right to Work checks?
This spring the rules around conducting right to work checks changed. If they are not carried out properly, any organisation could leave itself open to potentially hefty fines, or even a criminal offence, if it is found to be employing people unlawfully.
Stone King announce a new Cambridge hire and promotion
The national law firm is delighted to welcome Anna Hyde to its Cambridge office as a Senior HR Consultant in the firm’s Employment team.
Stone King secures major hire of leading charity lawyer
Cambridge law firm Stone King is delighted to welcome top-ranked charity lawyer Rosamund McCarthy Etherington to its Charity team as an Equity Partner. She joins the firm, which is a national leader in charity law, after more than 30 years at Bates Wells and will strengthen Stone King’s team of more than 50 charity lawyers.
Stone King welcomes new Immigration lawyer
Cambridge law firm Stone King is delighted to welcome solicitor Sophie Levitt-Hughes to further strengthen its Immigration services. She will be responsible for supporting clients with all immigrations issues from sponsorship to individual immigration matters across the firm’s key sectors of Education, Charity and Social Enterprise, Business and Private Client.
Stone King’s Immigration Team offering free legal advice to Ukraine refugee project
The Stone King team is offering free advice via the Ukraine Advice Project UK.
Cambridge law firm donates £10,000 to DEC appeal for Ukraine
The donation comes from the firm’s charitable arm, the Stone King Foundation, and was made following the Russian invasion which has left millions of people displaced.
Cambridge lawyers offer trio of free immigration webinars
As the combined impact of Brexit and the pandemic hit home, Cambridge law firm Stone King is running a series of free webinars on immigration topics to tackle the issues that many organisations are facing. Sessions include one aimed at the tech industry, one on sponsorship licence compliance and a webinar on impending changes to Right to Work checks.
Stone King holds free Cambridge event for organisations that sponsor overseas workers
Cambridge law firm Stone King is holding an information session at its offices for organisations that are looking to recruit from overseas.
A fear of COVID-19 is not a legitimate reason to not return to the office, reminds employment lawyer
With Covid restrictions lifted, Cambridge businesses are calling on employees to return to the workplace. In some cases, and for differing reasons, employees are reluctant to return to office working.
Why 'Indefinite Leave to Remain' is no longer the golden ticket
Traditionally, for migrants that obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, they can feel confident about their immigration status and begin to plan their future in the country without fear of facing significant fees to extend their leave. However, a recent Court of Appeal case confirmed that the Home Secretary does have the legal power to cancel someone’s ILR while the holder is outside…
Key features of the Nationality and Borders Bill 2021
The Nationality and Borders Bill looks to formalise some of the Government’s New Plan for Immigration.
Digital identity certification for Right to Work checks
Stone King’s Immigration expert highlights the benefits of an imminent new digital system that will make identity certification more straightforward for UK employers and employees, particularly when hiring from abroad.
'My route into law': Stone King lawyer Danielle Francombe
There are various routes into the legal profession. Emily Ball, Apprentice Solicitor at Cambridge law firm Stone King, speaks to Associate Solicitor Danielle Francombe about her journey into law.
Stone King welcomes new joiners
In its latest recruitment drive, Cambridge law firm Stone King is pleased to welcome new legal experts to various teams across its national offices.
Church granted specialised visa to bring a Swedish Bishop to the UK
The Swedish Church in London is able to fill a key role, having secured a specialised visa to bring a native Swedish Bishop to work in the UK.
Cambridge law firm offers free Advent webinars for faith charities
With the approach of Advent, Cambridge law firm Stone King is offering a series of four, 30-minute webinars aimed specifically at faith based charities. Each Wednesday during Advent a speaker will review some of the key legal developments of 2021 across a range of pertinent areas, and the sessions are also an opportunity for an open discussion among attendees.
Korean church in Cambridge granted sponsorship licence for overseas workers
A Korean church will be able to further serve its congregation following the granting of a sponsorship licence for overseas workers.
Stone King rated a top law firm by 'The Times'
Cambridge law firm Stone King has once again been recognised for its expertise in both education and charity law by its inclusion in The Times Best Law Firms 2022 list of top 200 legal practices in England and Wales.
Visa application appointments increase
Following considerable disruption during the pandemic, UK Visas and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) is, from 1 November, offering free and chargeable appointments at all of its Service Points, excluding Premium Lounges.
Stone King celebrates continued Chambers 2022 success
Cambridge law firm Stone King has again been ranked as a top law firm by independent guide Chambers.
Online dementia webinar provides vital support for carers
Law firm Stone King will be joined by dementia research charity BRACE and financial advisors Hart Greaves for an event next week, designed to help carers.
Immigration update on temporary visa scheme
Amid worker shortages, the government has introduced a temporary visa scheme for HGV food drivers and poultry workers, which opened this week (11 October).
Cambridge law firm celebrates Legal 500 success
Stone King has again been recognised for its legal expertise by independent guide Legal 500.