On Friday 7 August, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) issued new guidance notes for sponsors which include a number of significant changes that are incorporated into the system with immediate effect.

The application of EC Regulation 864/2007, otherwise known as Rome II, has once again moved the goalposts for those who have the misfortune of suffering accidents abroad and wish to pursue a claim in this jurisdiction.

In our August update we gave details of the changes in the sponsorship guidance notes relating to changes to terms and conditions of employment.

Danjaq LLC, the company behind the James Bond film franchise, has failed to prevent the registration of its well known film titles 'Dr No' and 'From Russia with love' by third parties as trade marks in the European Community and the United Kingdom in the following cases.

On 10 February 2010 a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules was laid before Parliament which is due to come into force on 3 March 2010.

The new UKCA (‘UK Conformity Assessed') mark will replace the existing CE mark for relevant products sold in Great Britain when the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way that we live and work. As AI changes how businesses operate, supply services and work with customers and clients, the contracts that govern...

We remind sponsors that it is important to keep a record on each sponsored migrant's file as to which version of the sponsor guidance was in use at the time the certificate of sponsorship (CoS) was assigned and we also recommend that sponsors keep copies of the current and all previous versions of the sponsor guidance.

Virtual assignments are a relatively new concept. Until recently their impact on the landlord and tenant relationship has been uncertain but the Court of Appeal in Clarence House Limited v National Westminster Bank Plc [2009] confirmed that virtual assignments do NOT amount to a breach of standard alienation covenants prohibiting assignment without consent, sharing or parting with possession or entering into declarations of trust in relation to premises.

We have become aware that the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has recently started to refuse applications to switch into tiers 1, 2 or 5 of the points based system (PBS) by work permit holders where the information supplied in the PBS application is substantially different to information which is held by UKBA in relation to the employee's work permit.

For internationally connected and high net worth families considering divorce, understanding which jurisdiction offers the most favorable legal framework is crucial. England and Wales has established itself as a premier forum for complex divorce cases, but what specific factors make it attractive, and how do its courts approach asset division, spousal maintenance, and pre-nuptial agreements?

The first part of this test is somewhat less controversial as the recognised descriptions of charitable purpose are set out within the Charities Act 2011.

The Finance Act 2026 introduces joint and several liability rules that fundamentally change how tax compliance works in labour supply chains involving umbrella companies and personal service companies. Life sciences businesses that rely on contractors for clinical trials, research programmes, and regulatory projects face new risks that extend beyond traditional IR35 obligations, with potential liability even for small businesses previously exempt from off-payroll working requirements.

This update keeps you informed of new developments in employment law and focuses particularly on an extension to the scope of disability discrimination legislation and a Court of Appeal ruling relating to an employer reserving its position in relation to facts which it later attempts to rely on as grounds for summary dismissal.

The FCA's enforcement action against Crispin Odey has established a landmark precedent at the intersection of financial services regulation and workplace governance. The case demonstrates how obstruction of internal disciplinary processes can constitute a breach of integrity standards, even without traditional dishonesty.

The European Parliament and Council have agreed on the most significant reform of EU pharmaceutical legislation in two decades, fundamentally restructuring the regulatory data exclusivity and market protection framework for newly approved medicines. While the baseline eight-year data protection period remains unchanged, the market exclusivity system has been overhauled with a new modulated approach that reduces automatic protection and requires pharmaceutical companies to complete specific clinical studies

Unlike tier 2 sponsors, tier 4 sponsors have been unable to use the Sponsor Management System (SMS) to issue electronic approvals (known as Confirmations of Acceptance of Studies) in relation to entry clearance applications for students.

The focus on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) continues in 2023, with ESG considerations firmly on the decision-making agenda for investors...

On checking the immigration status of Ms Klusova with the Home Office, the council was informed that she did not have permission to work in the UK.

Senior executives contemplating a transatlantic career move between the UK and US face a complex web of legal considerations that extend far beyond simple relocation logistics. From restrictive covenants and fiduciary duties to executive compensation clawbacks and cross-border tax implications, the legal landscape demands careful navigation to avoid costly disputes and protect hard-earned financial outcomes. Understanding employer protective measures, jurisdictional differences in covenant enforceability, a