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Spouse Visa UK Guide 2025

13 October 2025

Our immigration solicitors have a proven track record of obtaining fiancé, spouse and unmarried partner visa for applicants wishing to come to the UK as the partner of a British/ Irish citizen or person present and settled in the UK.

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Common mistakes when hiring migrant workers in the UK publication

Common mistakes when hiring migrant workers in the UK

28 March 2023

When hiring or sponsoring migrant workers in the UK there are many mistakes that businesses can make.

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Freehold Block Management – Tenants’ right of first refusal

14 March 2023

This guide aims to provide freeholders and managing agents with an overview of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, when it applies and what they need to do to comply.

Planning for Employee Ownership Trusts 5 Top Tips

07 March 2023

An Employee Ownership Trust (“EOT”) is a legal arrangement through which a trustee holds a controlling stake in a company for and on behalf of the employees of a company. Under an EOT, the shares are sold to the trustee in order for them to be permanently held for the benefit of the employees of a company or group of companies. Crucially, the EOT must benefit all employees on equal terms based on certain criteria. The criteria include hours worked, length of service and level of remuneration.

Follow our top tips for shareholders looking to sell to an EOT.

How Sponsor works from outside the EU publication

How to sponsor workers from outside the UK

23 February 2023

We can support your business with all aspects of hiring non-settled workers. Our UK immigration team provides a comprehensive approach, preparing the entire licence application, taking into account the commercial considerations for your business.

How to obtain a UK Worker sponsor licence publication

How to obtain a UK worker sponsor licence?

23 February 2023

We can support your business with all aspects of setting up and maintaining your sponsor licence. Our UK immigration team provides a comprehensive approach, preparing the entire licence application, taking into account the commercial considerations for your business.

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10 tips for challenging award of contract

12 December 2022

How can you best prepare for a procurement challenge? Here are our top 10 tips.

Public procurement challenges

Procurement Challenges under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

07 October 2022

Taking prompt advice is essential as unsuccessful bidders have just ten days within which to issue court proceedings if they want to benefit from the automatic suspension provided for in the Regulations, which prevents the contracting authority from awarding the contract to anyone else.

Otherwise, there is a time limit of 30 days to issue proceedings. This guide sets out the key information about public procurement challenges that bidders and
contracting authorities need to know under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Sponsorship Management System

26 May 2022

When granted with a Worker sponsor licence to employ migrant workers, an organisation is given access to the Sponsorship Management System (SMS), which is the online platform used to manage the licence and facilitate the sponsorship of migrant workers. We have set out  some key points for you to download to help you with the SMS.

Brain fog and unlawful discrimination risks

10 May 2022

Brain fog has been in the news lately because of its association with Long Covid and the menopause. But what is brain fog and how should employers support staff suffering from it?

Read, listen and watch our latest insights

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  • 28 November 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

Auction Sales: Key Things to Consider

Buying or selling a property at auction can offer both buyers and sellers unique advantages, but it also comes with potential risks.

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  • 26 November 2025
  • Employment

The Data Use and Access Act 2025 – how to handle data protection complaints

This article will focus on, in particular, the requirement for data controllers to ensure that, by June 2026, appropriate complaint procedures are put in place (s 103).

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  • 20 November 2025
  • Immigration

The Innovator Founder Visa: What It Is & How Recent Home Office Changes Empower Student Entrepreneurs

The UK’s Innovator Founder visa is designed to attract ambitious entrepreneurs who can build innovative, viable, and scalable businesses in the UK.

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  • 18 November 2025
  • Employment

Employment Rights Bill – Enhanced protections for pregnant women and new mothers

The Employment Rights Bill will make it unlawful to dismiss pregnant women, mothers on maternity leave and mothers who return to work for at least six months after they return to work, expect for specific circumstances.

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  • 12 November 2025
  • Employment

GDPR: Who are data controllers and processors?

Controllers and processors have a different set of responsibilities, and have various responsibilities when dealing with data breaches.

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  • 11 November 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

The Autumn Budget 2025: Key considerations for business buyers and sellers

Join Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin as they discuss some of the likely implications of the Autumn Budget 2025 for those looking to buy and sell businesses.