Howes Percival adds new Partner to growing Agriculture team to meet ongoing demand
Howes Percival has expanded its Agriculture team in East Anglia with the appointment of Partner Tim Ryan.
Leading Social Housing team planning for further growth
One of the region’s leading Social Housing legal teams is targeting further expansion as demand for its services from housing associations, local authorities and housebuilder clients continues to grow.
Sponsor Licence Holders: New Guidance Update
Recent updates to sponsor guidance issued by the Home Office in March and April 2026 have introduced a series of changes affecting how employers manage sponsored workers and wider workforce compliance.
Germany and Netherlands --registration just as a foreign employer
Firms expanding their staffing outside UK (or wherever the company is based) can just register as a “foreign employer” instead of engaging in the cost and commitment of forming a branch, subsidiary or other legal entity. Two Italian companies have recently used this method to safely expand staffing in Europe.
Michelmores launches new Cambridge office with 12-strong team
Michelmores LLP has opened a new office in Cambridge, welcoming a 12-strong team of lawyers and support colleagues into the Firm.
Tech mistakes law firms can’t afford to ignore
Your law firm runs on trust, deadlines, and confidential data.
Small tech decisions can quietly undermine all three.From hybrid working shortcuts to security gaps you don’t see day-to-day, many practices carry risks without realising it.
Howes Percival advises Harwoods on sale of Jaguar Land Rover franchises
Howes Percival’s dedicated automotive sector team has acted for Harwoods Limited on the sale of its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) franchises and Volvo, BMW & MINI authorised repairer operations to Dubai based DXB Auto Investments Limited.
Mills & Reeve advises on creation of IonQ Quantum Innovation Centre at University of Cambridge
Mills & Reeve has advised the University of Cambridge on a landmark strategic collaboration with IonQ, Inc., supporting the creation of the new IonQ Quantum Innovation Centre and long‑term research programme at the University’s Cavendish Laboratory.
Level up your next business event: Explore Cambridge’s most unique venues at IWM Duxford
Cambridge businesses are invited to explore the city’s most unique event spaces at the ‘Meet Cambridge Venue Showcase’, taking place at IWM Duxford on Thursday 5 March.
Digital visa systems & increased employer risk exposure
This article examines UK visa processes from an employer governance perspective. It explains how digital immigration systems, application sequencing and border verification mechanisms create organisational exposure, and why board-level awareness of these processes is now a practical requirement rather than a specialist concern.
How UK employers shape the employee experience
This article looks at the main elements of the employee experience in the UK, covering onboarding, development, engagement, recognition and performance management and how these areas interact in practice.
How UK employers use benefits & rewards to retain staff
This article looks at how employers can design and operate employee benefits, rewards and wellbeing initiatives in a way that is workable, proportionate and sustainable, including practical considerations for smaller organisations and approaches that support long-term retention.
Managing employees in the UK: Law, practice & workforce stability
This guide looks at how employers manage staff in practice, covering legal obligations, internal policies and the practical realities of engagement, development and exit management.
Employment Rights Act 2025: New implementation timeline published
The revised timeline may buy employers some time to prepare, but it does not reduce the exposure that is coming or make late adjustment cheaper.
Linnk Group accelerates recruitment placements with seamless CRM integration
Previously relying on a manual workflow with a previous supplier, Linnk Group found that issuing employment contracts was a slow process prone to human error.
Verlingue acquires Cambridge-based Employee Benefits specialist EBCam
Verlingue announces the acquisition of Cambridge-based Employee Benefits and Financial Planning specialist, EBCam, marking an important step in its continued expansion in the UK Employee Benefits market.
TSF Finance transforms document efficiency, reclaiming 90% of time for high-value consulting
TSF Finance, a highly successful and forward-thinking brokerage, regularly reviews its operational stack to ensure every client touchpoint is exceptional.
Cambs Digitise approved on the BlueLight Commercial Legacy Media Digitisation Framework
Cambs Digitise has been approved as a supplier on the BlueLight Commercial Legacy Media Digitisation Framework, supporting UK policing with outsourced VHS and niche media digitisation with DEMS integration.
AI vs HR: Navigating AI-generated employee grievances
In this podcast episode, Howes Percival's employment law Partners, Nick Benton and Hannah Ball, discuss the rise of employee grievances drafted using AI tools.
Recruitment risk & immigration status: what employers need to know about ILR & citizenship applications
This article explains the connection between immigration status and recruitment risk. We explain how misunderstandings around settlement, EU status and citizenship can lead employers to overestimate a worker’s long-term availability. We also explore how settlement and citizenship eligibility affects job mobility, internal transfers and decisions to accept promotions or international…
Mills & Reeve advises on over £800m worth of deals in 2025 as Central & East market remains robust
Mills & Reeve has advised on over £800 million worth of deals in 2025 across the Central & East region. The firm’s corporate teams in Cambridge, Norwich and Oxford have acted on 54 significant deals in the last 12 months with a combined deal value of £802 million. Deal activity spanned various sectors, including food and agriculture, healthcare, technology, energy, life sciences and insurance.
Are you leaking your data by using AI?
Are you leaking private data through public AI? Here are 6 ways to prevent it.
Psychological Safety, Trust, and the Conversations That Shape How People Feel at Work
Work is where people want to feel safe, respected, and valued—not just productive. As many organisations move away from formal DEI initiatives, trust and psychological safety are declining, leaving employees less willing to speak up or fully show up at work. Research shows fewer people feel they can bring their whole selves to the workplace, leading to disengagement and emotional withdrawal. …
Relocating to the US: Visa Guide
For UK businesses and entrepreneurs planning a move into the United States, immigration strategy should be approached as a commercial decision, rather than a last-minute compliance consideration. The route you choose will shape how quickly you can relocate, who can work, how flexible your operations are and how exposed you become to future immigration or tax risk.
