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IHL Comparative Guides

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United Kingdom: Bribery & Corruption (2nd edition)

United Kingdom and Bribery & Corruption (2nd edition)

May 2019. By Baker McKenzie and Joanna Ludlam, Partner

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to bribery and corruption laws and regulations that may occur in the United Kingdom . This Q&A is part of the global guide to Bribery & Corruption. [Continue Reading]

United Kingdom: Product Liability

United Kingdom and Product Liability

March 2019. By Baker Mckenzie, John Leadley , Partner, Kate Corby, Partner , and Laura Pattison, Associate

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to product liability laws and regulations that may occur in United Kingdom . This Q&A is part of the global guide to product liability. [Continue Reading]

Argentina: Employment & Labour Law (3rd edition)

Argentina and Employment & Labour Law (3rd edition)

December 2018. By Baker McKenzie, Carlos Dodds, Principal, and Juan Manuel Sanchez, Associate

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to employment laws and regulations that may occur in Argentina . This Q&A is part of the global guide to Employment & Labour Law. [Continue Reading]

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The New Turkish Code of Obligations: Important Changes for Leases of Residential & Business Premises

For decades, the primary Turkish laws governing leases of residential and business premises have been the Law on Leasing Real Property dated May 27, 1955 (the “Lease Law”) and the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 818 dated April 22, 1926 (the “Obligations Code”). Both of these laws, however, will be repealed and replaced with the new Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 dated January 11, 2011 (the “New Obligations Code”), which will enter into force on July 7, 2012.

- Esin Attorney Partnership

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Long Residence ILR: Section 3C & Paragraph 39E

This is the third post in a series of blogs regarding recent developments in case law on overstaying and applying for settlement, also known as indefinite leave to remain (‘ILR’), on the basis of 10 years long residence . The first and second post, provided an in-depth exploration of the recent cases on the interpretation of 10 years of continuous lawful residence.

- Richmond Chambers
Why has my UK visit visa been refused?

In this article we look at the most common reasons for refusal of a UK visit visa application.

- Richmond Chambers
Tier 2 General Change of Employment FAQs

Under the Immigration Rules, there are different requirements if you plan to change employment while on a Tier 2 (General) visa. We have prepared answers to a selection of questions frequently asked by Tier 2 (General) migrants when changing employment.

- Richmond Chambers
British Citizenship: The Citizenship Ceremony

If an individual is over 18 and has made a successful application to become a British citizen , they will be required to attend a citizenship ceremony. The individual is required to attend a ceremony by law.

- Richmond Chambers
Open a branch of your business in the UK with the Sole Rep Visa

Starting a branch of your business in the UK could be one of the best moves you make in terms of your exposure in a new but very developed market. This is because the United Kingdom is today the worlds 5th largest economy and has a population of 65 million people.

- Gulbenkian Andonian Solicitors
Do you have to pay Settlement Agreement Tax?

If you are negotiating a settlement agreement with your employer, it will be important to understand the tax rules that apply to any payment you may receive.

- DavidsonMorris
Combining sources of income to satisfy the spouse visa financial requirement

Under Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules, family members applying for entry clearance or leave to remain must provide evidence of an annual income of at least £18,600, which is known as the minimum income requirement (“MIR”), plus an additional £3,800 for the first child and £2,400 for each additional child.

- Richmond Chambers
Costs in Immigration Judicial Review Proceedings

As outlined in our previous series of blog posts , immigration judicial review allows you to challenge decisions by the Home Office when the decision does not attract a right of appeal or administrative review.

- Richmond Chambers
Adequate Maintenance Requirement - Appendix FM

In July 2012, the Immigration Rules were changed to implement new requirements for non-EEA nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK under the family migration route. Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules was subsequently introduced, incorporating an adequate maintenance requirement.

- Richmond Chambers
Investor Visa Settlement Investment Requirements

Tier 1 Investor visa holders can apply for settlement or indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK once they have spent a continuous period of 2, 3 or 5 years with leave in the United Kingdom under the Tier 1 Investor visa route.

- Richmond Chambers