More about Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations must be conducted correctly to avoid legal and reputational repercussions. Our independent HR investigators can help.
More about Immigration Audits
The Home Office has powers to conduct onsite compliance inspections at any UK employer. An immigration audit can help you stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Law firm apprentice wins national award
An apprentice from Cambridge law firm Stone King named most outstanding intern.
Graduate Jessica goes full circle with ARU Law Clinic
Newly qualified solicitor returns to work with students six years after first volunteering.
Guide to a Skilled Worker Visa to Indefinite leave to remain (ILR)
What's the process to apply for UK indefinite leave to remain if you have a Skilled Worker visa?
What is a Confirmation of Acceptance for studies (CAS)?
If you're applying for a UK Student visa, you'll first need to obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to prove you've been accepted onto a qualifying course of study in the UK.
Guidance - dismissing an employee with less than 2 years’ service
What should employers consider before dismissing someone with under two years' service?
Relocation Policy (what to include?)
What should employers include in a relocation policy?
An update - Portugal minimum salary
Do you have staff in Portugal ? Cambridge based Le Cheminant International www.lecheminantinternational.com has advised some Portugal 2024 payroll changes.
Academic Visitor Visa Guide
Under the UK’s Immigration Rules for visitors, it is possible for overseas nationals to visit the UK for a temporary period, typically for either 6 or 12 months, for the purpose of engaging in academic activities.
Learn more about Indefinite Leave to Remain Priority Service
Under the indefinite leave to remain priority service, ILR applicants can benefit from fast-tracked application processing for an additional fee.
Qualifier congratulations and new joiners at law firm Stone King
Stone King welcomes two new faces and congratulates a familiar one.
Goodwin leads the FY 2023 League Table Rankings
Goodwin earned the top position among law firms in LSEG’s (formerly Refinitiv) FY 2023 league tables for global M&A by deal count. The firm also was recognised by Mergermarket as the number one law firm for US M&A, as well as for global, European, and US buyouts. The Bloomberg Capital Markets league tables highly ranked Goodwin in US Equity Offerings and US Equity Linked transactions.
Kate Clark appointed as new Head of Family in Mishcon Private
Mishcon de Reya is pleased to announce that Kate Clark, a Partner in the Family team, has been appointed as Head of Family in Mishcon Private, effective from the start of 2024. Kate joined the firm in 2014 and became a Partner in 2021.
Mishcon de Reya boosts private offering with new hires
Mishcon de Reya announces that Marianne Kafena and Idina Glyn have joined the Mishcon Private team as Partners in its London office.
Changes to the immigration system and income thresholds: an up-to-date view
The Government’s plan to cut net migration has led to confusion, with a changing picture on income thresholds. Stone King’s Head of Immigration Julie Moktadir gives a timely and current overview on the proposed changes to the immigration system, which were announced by Home Secretary James Cleverly in December.
Sponsor Licence downgraded?
What should you do if your organisation's sponsor licence has been downgraded?
Guidance for an A-Rating Sponsor License
What does an A-rating mean for your sponsor licence and what are the implications of being downgraded to a B-rating?
Learn more about British citizenship requirements
What are the requirements to be met when applying to naturalise as a British citizen?
UK Government announces 5 Point UK Immigration Plan
UK Government announces a new 5-point plan to reduce net migration, inc higher skilled worker visa salary threshold, replacing the Shortage Occupation List with a shorter Immigration Salary List and preventing overseas care workers from bringing dependants to the UK.
How will the UK’s immigration reforms impact different sectors?
What does the government’s ‘five-point plan’ for immigration mean for the education, business and care sectors?
Festive fundraising from Cambridge law firm Stone King
Noel-inspired knitwear was the order of the day as part of a festive fundraiser for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day.
Are employers responsible for the sick leave of workers they've sponsored?
Immigration lawyer Julie Moktadir says the demands of the health and care sector often sees employers asking questions in respect of sponsored workers.
UK Temporary Work Visas
What are the visa options for temporary workers to come to the UK?
White Rose Finance Group enhances AR network efficiency with Doc2’s template library
LONDON, 23rd November, 2023 — Doc2 have partnered with White Rose Finance Group, a leading provider of commercial finance broking solutions, to implement its template library, revolutionising docume