A duo of promotions at Cambridge law firm Stone King
The firm’s latest round of promotions have seen Anna Hyde made a Principal HR Consultant in the HR Consultancy Team while immigration lawyer Juli
Government rollback of teacher relocation scheme could impact overseas recruitment explains Cambridge lawyer
Trainee teachers are no longer eligible for Department of Education bursaries to relocate to England for work after the government announced that the scheme is now only available to fully qualified teachers.
Stone King achieves Skilled Worker Visa application success for charity client
The organisation is a longstanding client and wanted to sponsor an overseas national for a managerial role for the UK charity. The candidate had been undertaking a similar role for the overseas organisation for a number of years and was therefore well suited for the position in the UK.
Monitoring those on Skilled Worker Visas when working remotely
Guidance issued on 6 March 2024 has clarified the requirement for employers to carefully consider work location for sponsored workers, and report those contracted to work from home to the Home Office. The Home Office may ask for sponsorship to be justified if a contractual home worker could work remotely from outside the UK.
Stone King partner quoted by Civil Society on the involvement of charity employees in politics
Rosamund McCarthy Etherington, Stone King Partner and joint head of the firm’s charity sector, has been quoted in a Civil Society article discussing whether charity leaders are able to run as political party candidates.
Law firm holding Ramadan series for Islamic organisations
Throughout Ramadan, Stone King is offering a series of four free webinars aimed specifically at faith-based organisations. Each week a speaker will review some of the key legal developments across a range of pertinent areas; the sessions are also an opportunity for open discussion among attendees.
New sponsorship rules to impact care providers and overseas care workers
From 11 March 2024, care providers in England will only be able to sponsor new overseas nationals if they are providing services regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), says head of Stone King’s immigration team, Julie Moktadir.
Could charitable status help secure the future of public interest journalism?
In a move which could ensure the future of local journalism, Stone King partner Tom Murdoch has helped online newspaper The Guildford Dragon achieve status as the first charitable ‘public interest’ news provider.
Sponsor licence renewal change: risks and benefits for employers
Employers who sponsor overseas workers will no longer have to pay to renew their sponsor licence after four years from 6 April 2024, explains immigration lawyer Sarah Keeley. While the change means welcome cost savings for employers sponsoring overseas workers, it could inadvertently create greater immigration risk.
Law firm apprentice wins national award
An apprentice from Cambridge law firm Stone King named most outstanding intern.
Qualifier congratulations and new joiners at law firm Stone King
Stone King welcomes two new faces and congratulates a familiar one.
Changes to the immigration system and income thresholds: an up-to-date view
The Government’s plan to cut net migration has led to confusion, with a changing picture on income thresholds. Stone King’s Head of Immigration Julie Moktadir gives a timely and current overview on the proposed changes to the immigration system, which were announced by Home Secretary James Cleverly in December.
How will the UK’s immigration reforms impact different sectors?
What does the government’s ‘five-point plan’ for immigration mean for the education, business and care sectors?
Festive fundraising from Cambridge law firm Stone King
Noel-inspired knitwear was the order of the day as part of a festive fundraiser for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day.
Are employers responsible for the sick leave of workers they've sponsored?
Immigration lawyer Julie Moktadir says the demands of the health and care sector often sees employers asking questions in respect of sponsored workers.
Stone King celebrates excellent Chambers rankings
The newly published Chambers 2024 edition sees Stone King retain the highest rankings in the areas of charity, education, family & matrimonial and criminal law. In addition, the Cambridge firm is also highly rated in the areas of Higher & Further education, immigration, transport, corporate mergers and acquisitions and employment, including for the third sector, as well as real estate.
RAAC webinar for schools
The RAAC Practical, Technical and Legal Surgery webinar is free and takes place on Thursday, September 14 at 2.30pm
Stone King welcomes new recruits in Cambridge
Continued growth leads to further recruitment in the areas of immigration, construction, international and cross-border, and business property.
Investment visas and the law
Immigration lawyer Julie Moktadir discusses investor visa programmes and stresses how any investment must be real to qualify.
Stone King team takes part in the Cambridge Legal Walk
The annual event raises both funds and awareness for the Access to Justice charity.
New Bill will secure British nationality for some children of EU parentage
They will need to have been born in the UK in a qualifying period to parents exercising their right to free movement.
Free webinars for businesses wanting to create meaningful social benefit
Cambridge law firm Stone King is holding a free series of webinars to help organisations wanting to collaborate and create meaningful impact in the community.
Will universities be affected by Government plans to limit dependents on student visas?
With the Government planning to no longer allow international students to bring their dependents to the UK, immigration lawyer Julie Moktadir looks at how this could impact universities.
Hybrid working and sponsored employees: what employers should know
Julie Moktadir, Head of Immigration and Head of Faith Sector at Cambridge law firm Stone King, explains what new Home Office guidance means for sponsored employees working on a hybrid basis.
Can your business benefit from free self-assessment employment tool?
Law firm Stone King’s Employment Team has produced a free tool to help organisations self-assess whether their employment contracts are ‘fit for purpose’ and ensure that they are getting the most out of them both in terms of protection but also as a responsible employer.