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  • How to mitigate the impact of inflation and supply chain disruptions on commercial contracts

    03 February 2023

    These are undoubtedly difficult times for businesses. Supply chain disruptions that emerged following the pandemic have contributed to a burst of global inflation which has led to record increases in costs such as energy, wages and transportation as well as higher interest rates.

  • The importance of pro-active contract management in an economic downturn

    03 February 2023

    Efficient contract management is an essential part of running any business. This is never more important than during times of economic uncertainty when businesses need to keep a close eye on contract performance, regularly review and monitor whether contracts still meet the business’ changing requirements and remain vigilant to the key indicators of potential failings or breaches.

  • Contractual ways to improve cash flow

    03 February 2023

    It’s been a challenging couple of years for the UK economy. Businesses have had to grapple with Brexit uncertainty, the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine all affecting trade. These have in turn resulted in higher costs, compounded by inflationary pressures.

  • Some UK Ancestry dependants can settle sooner than you may think

    07 February 2023

    If you are the partner or child of a person with UK Ancestry, you may be eligible to apply for settlement in the UK earlier than you may think, and in some cases immediately.

  • Litigation commenced against the developers of AI image generation software

    07 February 2023

    Katfriends Adrian Aronsson-Storrier and Oliver Fairhurst from Lewis Silkin report on recent litigation in the UK against the developers of AI generation software. This litigation has arisen amongst a flurry of recent interest in AI generated works.

  • Reshaping your workforce

    08 February 2023

    2022 saw employers having to tackle the cost of living crisis, rising inflation and economic slowdown resulting in a wave of collective redundancy, restructuring and changes to terms & conditions projects.

  • How to undertake a collective redundancy process

    14 February 2023

    If an employer is proposing to make 20 or more people redundant within 90 days, the obligation to collectively consult will be triggered. There are many different strands to this process and a number of legal obligations to comply with. We have created these infographics to help understand the process at a glance.

  • Compliance implications for employers when sponsored workers change role

    17 February 2023

    Agile employers are currently taking strategic action to trade effectively in adverse market conditions. This includes corporate restructures and the movement of people within organisations. Against this backdrop, employers should take care to appropriately consider and monitor changes in employment to avoid illegal working, and in turn, risk to their sponsor licence.

  • Navigating your first week as a trainee

    20 February 2023

    The first week of any new role can be daunting at the best of times, so it’s natural to feel nervous about starting your training contract. Here are some reflections on my first week as a trainee and some practical tips to help you navigate yours!

  • Home Office to amend EU Settlement Scheme following successful legal challenge

    23 February 2023

    The Immigration Rules and guidance for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will need to be amended in line with a significant recent High Court judgment. Among other things, employers should expect revised guidance on right to work in the UK for individuals with pre-settled status who fail to make a further application under the EUSS.

  • Priority services reinstated for new family visa applications made outside the UK

    23 February 2023

    Applicants applying to come to the UK to join British or ‘settled’ family members can now use the priority service to reduce the processing time for their applications. This is a huge relief for those seeking family reunion in the UK.

  • Mock sponsor licence audit

    28 February 2023

    In this session we will walk you through a Home Office sponsor audit for a work route sponsor.

  • Home Office issues important update to right to work guidance for employers

    02 March 2023

    On 28 February 2023 the Home Office published an updated version of its right to work guidance for employers. This includes important information on the limits of using Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) for compliant right to work checks, as well as other significant information.

  • Checklist for a successful crypto-provider registration application

    07 March 2023

    Any business that intends to operate in the UK as a cryptoasset exchange provider or custodian wallet provider is required to register, but many are at risk of falling short at the first hurdle: the application for registration.

  • Lewis Silkin has advised Mercia on its syndicated venture capital investment in CanSense

    13 March 2023

    Lewis Silkin has advised Mercia on its syndicated venture capital investment in Swansea-based CanSense.

  • Employment law changes in April 2023

    16 March 2023

    It’s that time of the year when employment law changes traditionally take effect, and this year there have been significant increases in several rates and limits. Here is our summary of the most important changes taking effect next month.

  • Adding Value with Planning Permission

    20 March 2023

    Local Planning Authorities are required by the Government (Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004) to identify land within their administrative boundaries that will meet the needs for future housing and employment growth.

  • Home Office confirms Spring updates to Immigration Rules

    21 March 2023

    On 9 March 2023 the Home Office published its Spring Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. The statement contains important updates to employment requirements in work routes. It also introduces the new Electronic Travel Authorisation relevant for short trips to the UK.

  • Judicial assessment and mediation launched in Northern Ireland

    23 March 2023

    Judicial assessment and mediation are being launched in the Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunals from 31 March 2023, bringing Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK and offering employers new avenues for alternative dispute resolution.

  • Use of personal data in litigation and the legal proceedings exemption

    23 March 2023

    A recent decision has applied a wide interpretation of the legal proceedings exemption in the context of use of a non-party’s personal data in the Employment Tribunal.

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