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Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments for Techworld: Will the tech sector stand up for immigrants after Brexit?
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12 February 2018Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments in an article for Techworld, discussing the possible loss of foreign talent in the UK Tech sector, due to Brexit.
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Joanna Hunt writes for Lawyer 2B: Are trainee overseas secondments set to become a thing of the past?
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31 January 2018Joanna Hunt writes an article for Lawyer 2B, discussing the implications of the changes to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK for non-EU lawyers training or working in UK firms.
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Lewis Silkin recognised in the World Trademark Review’s ‘World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2018’
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29 January 2018We are delighted to announce that Lewis Silkin has once again been ranked in the silver category of World Trademark Review’s (WTR) ‘World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2018’.
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Naomi Hanrahan-Soar writes for FinTech Futures: Immigration in the banking technology industry: a positive story
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22 January 2018Naomi Hanrahan-Soar writes an article for FinTech Futures, discussing the tech sectors heavy reliance on foreign nationals to provide the technical skills required in the workforce. Accordingly, Brexit, and the potential to restrict access to that talent pool, brings additional concerns for employers.
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Kathryn Weaver comments for China Daily: Deadly Stress
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19 January 2018Kathryn Weaver comments in an article for China Daily, discussing the stress and pressure from a more intense working environment across the Asia-Pacific, with particular focus on Hong Kong.
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James Gill writes for City A.M.: Tech predictions for 2018: Drones, crypto, and the rise of the robots
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15 January 2018In an article for City A.M., James Gill discusses the future of technology in 2018.
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Jeremy Summers comments for iNews: Radiohead v Del Rey: how record companies use waveform analysis, forensics and… Shazam to avoid being sued
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12 January 2018Jeremy Summers comments in an article for iNews, discussing how to identify copyright infringement in the music industry.
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James Davies comments for The Guardian: Copyright, defamation, employment: how tech is disrupting every corner of the law
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10 January 2018James Davies comments in an article for The Guardian, discussing how the law needs to be at the forefront of change in an ever evolving digitised world.
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Clive Greenwood writes for Accountancy Age: How to protect LLP firms from a damaging team move
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10 January 2018In an article for Accountancy Age, Clive Greenwood discusses that while accountancy firms heavily invest in attracting and retaining talent, do they devote sufficient effort to ensuring teams can’t go and play for the opposition?
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Alan Hunt writes for Essential Retail: Protecting an 'aura of luxury'
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20 December 2017Alan Hunt discusses a CJEU ruling impacting manufacturers that could restrict the sales of products through third-party websites, like Amazon and eBay.
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Lewis Silkin writes for HRZone: Four lessons in prevention of illegal working
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18 December 2017Lewis Silkin writes for HRZone discussing the surprises businesses should be aware of in relation to the prevention of illegal working.
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Fergus Payne writes for Accountancy Age: LLPs in Top 50+50: Will LLPs continue to be the preferred set-up?
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15 December 2017In an article for Accountancy Age, Fergus Payne discusses why and how do accountancy firms set up or convert to an LLP, and will LLPs continue to be the preferred set-up in the future?
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Hannah Price comments for The Times: Life after Brexit: a culture shock
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14 December 2017Hannah Price comments in an article for The Times discussing EU employment rights.
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Laura Farnsworth spoke to SLOAN! Magazine: Lewis Silkin uses innovative working practices to improve work-life balance for lawyers with children
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12 December 2017Laura Farnsworth spoke to SLOAN! Magazine about the challenges faced by those with young families working in the legal sector and what led to the firm establishing rockhopper – our fixed fee HR and employment law service for businesses which allows lawyers to work flexibly from home.
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Joanna Hunt comments for Lexis Nexis: 'Breakthrough' Brexit deal provides as many questions as answers
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11 December 2017Joanna Hunt comments on the deal struck by the UK and EU, as well as the implications of the agreement, in an article for Lexis Nexis.
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James Davies is quoted in an article for Personnel Today: “We’re not like Uber or the other gig economy companies” – Hermes
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08 December 2017James Davies’ quotes from his talk on ‘Defining the status of employees and workers: challenges for the legislative framework’ at this week’s Westminster Employment Keynote Seminar: Employment rights and practices in the UK were picked up in this article.
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Richard Lister writes for HR Review: How employers in European jurisdictions should deal with workplace sexual harassment
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08 December 2017Richard Lister's article for HR Review explains the legal position on sexual harassment at work in five European countries and best practice for employers.
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Karen Baxter comments for The Guardian: Why do men watch porn at work? You asked Google – here’s the answer
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06 December 2017Karen Baxter comments in an article for The Guardian discussing why men are watching and sharing pornographic content at work.
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Karen Baxter writes for The Law Society Gazette: Employment: Is the gig finally up for Uber?
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05 December 2017Karen Baxter discusses the rough ride Uber have had this year. Amid the non-renewal of its London licence, data hacks and numerous other controversies, the ride-hailing business has also been doing battle in the UK employment tribunals.
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Joanna Hunt writes for the Free Movement blog: British organs for British residents
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29 November 2017Joanna Hunt has written an article for the Free Movement blog discussing the recent case R (A) v Secretary of State for Health [2017] EWHC 281 which revisits section 175 of the National Health Service Act 2006 and the system of charging foreigners for health services.