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Pitmans LLP

1 CROWN COURT, 66 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, EC2V 6LR, ENGLAND

Tel:: Work 020 7634 4620
Fax:: Fax 020 7634 4621
DX:: 133108 CHEAPSIDE 2

Web:: www.pitmans.com
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Reading RG1, Reading RG1, London

What we say about the firm's legal practice in London

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Brand management, tier 4

Jeremy Summers at Pitmans LLP advises on sporting and live events, and the personal brands of athletes and performers. Highlights included managing the international trade mark portfolios of Live Nation, Clear Channel, Ascot Racecourse and Taio Cruz.

Within Media and entertainment, Pitmans LLP is a third tier firm,

Pitmans LLP’s media practice, known as Pitmans SK Sport and Entertainment, is noted for its ‘excellent level of service and good value for money’. The ‘extremely good’ Jeremy Summers heads the department, which counts Taio Cruz, The Ting Tings and Live Nation as clients, and works closely with forensic royalty auditors to help artists and authors track and release royalties. The team also represents theatre producers and the English National Ballet.

Within Sport, tier 6

Jeremy Summers heads the team at Pitmans LLP, which advises sports bodies on brand infringement.

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Immigration Minister proposes new visa fees

Immigration Minister Damian Green has proposed an increase in visa fees in addition to an increase in application fees for UK-based visas. The changes are likely to come into force from 6 April 2012, providing they receive parliamentary approval. In his written ministerial statement, Damian Green commented: 'It is only fair that those who use and benefit from the immigration system contribute a higher share of the cost of running it - reducing the burden on the UK taxpayer.'

- Penningtons Solicitors LLP
Damian Green outlines Government plans for a 'selective' immigration system

Immigration Minister Damian Green has reinforced the Government's plans to create a selective and sustainable immigration system which encourages the brightest and best to come to the UK.

- Penningtons Solicitors LLP
Revisions to the rules for tier 1 investors and entrepreneurs?

There are a number of aspects of the rules for tier 1 investors and entrepreneurs that are unclear or unnecessarily restrictive and we have been in extensive dialogue for many months now with the UKBA on a range of issues, both policy and technical.

- Penningtons Solicitors LLP
No substitute for experience

If there is one part of the Localism Act 2011 about which local government lawyers have considerable concerns, it is the new standards regime.

- 11KBW
CONSULTATION AND LEGITIMATE EXPECTATIONS

Clive Sheldon QC

- 11KBW
Changes to list of approved English language tests are made by the UKBA

It has been announced by the UKBA that the list of approved English language tests for those individuals applying under tiers 1,2 and 4 of the points based system has been amended. One of the main changes is the lowering of the TOEFL points score against the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). TOEFL now includes scores for spouse and partner applications.

- Penningtons Solicitors LLP
Important information about London 2012 released by the UKBA

Important information about the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been published online by the UKBA. With the UKBA expecting to carry out security checks on more than 380,000 workers and participants, it has set out detailed information for those individuals who will be travelling to the UK for the event. The information is divided into the following categories:

- Penningtons Solicitors LLP
Premium sponsorship for tier 2 and tier 2 and 4 sponsors

As reported in our November 2011 Update the UKBA is planning to introduce a 'premium sponsor' category and we expect that this will be in April 2012.

- Penningtons Solicitors LLP
Arts Council England introduces new procedure for tier 1 (exceptional talent) applicants

From 3 January 2012, individuals applying under tier 1 (exceptional talent) of the points based system will need to follow new guidelines if they wish to have their application endorsed by Arts Council England (ACE).

- Penningtons Solicitors LLP
The UKBA contacts tier 2 sponsors regarding COS allowances

The UKBA has been contacting authorised officers at tier 2 sponsors in relation to the new certificate of sponsorship allowance which will become effective from 6 April 2012. Any COS issued from that date will come from the new allocation.

- Penningtons Solicitors LLP