What are an employer’s legal responsibilities around mental health?
A healthy workforce increases a business’ performance, productivity and profitability and can help an employer retain staff. However, employers also have legal obligations to look after employees’ mental health.
Stone King hosts three free charity webinars in one week
As part of its ongoing series of free webinars, Cambridge law firm Stone King, a top three firm for charity law in the UK, is hosting three in one week to support charities.
Policy change may make it more difficult for EU citizens to become a British citizen
Following a government policy update announced in May 2020, EU citizens with settled status in the UK may now find it more difficult to become a British citizen.
Stone King successfully defends school in High Court judgement over commercial contract worth £7 million
The judgement is likely to have an impact on current and future contracts between public bodies and private entitities.
Cambridge law firm Stone King announces new Chair and raft of promotions
In these unprecedented times, Cambridge law firm Stone King is delighted to share positive news with the announcement of a number of promotions, as well as the firm’s new Chair.
Updated Home Office guidance for Tier 2 and 5 sponsors
Amid the unrest of a global pandemic, the Home Office has released its updated guidance for Tier 2 and 5 sponsors ahead of the financial year end. Cambridge law firm Stone King has reviewed the updated guidance and summarised the key changes below.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs for employers who are sponsorship licence holders
With the UK entering the ‘delay’ phase of their coronavirus plan and restrictive travel and quarantine measures being imposed, Stone King's Head of Immigration and Partner, Julie Moktadir, has addressed key concerns that organisations with sponsorship licences may have.
Stone King provides free information on the legal implications of COVID-19
As the Coronavirus pandemic impacts all UK households, Cambridge law firm Stone King is sharing its expertise to support individuals, businesses, charities and schools through this challenging time.
Looking back on 2019: Stone King’s Immigration Department
Immigration expertise is a real asset to Cambridge law firm Stone King and is a growth area for the firm across its four main sectors. The team had a busy year in 2019, and below is a snapshot of the sort of work it carried out to help charities, businesses, schools and individuals.
What is on the horizon for immigration law in 2020?
Q&A with Julie Moktadir, immigration lawyer and Partner at Cambridge law firm Stone King.
What the Queen’s Speech means for employment and immigration legislation
At the opening of Parliament last month (19th December 2019), the Queen set out details of the new legislation that the Government intends to introduce. Further detail has also been provided by the Government in the form of briefing notes. Within their legislative programme for the new Parliamentary session are changes to UK employment and immigration law.
Stone King voted one of the UK’s Best Law Firms
Cambridge law firm Stone King has once again been included in the prestigious Times Best Law Firms 2020 survey, commended for its excellence in education law and singled out as a top 3 law firm in the charity sector.
Cambridge firms get to know each other at Let’s Talk events
As part of an ongoing Let’s Talk initiative, colleagues at Cambridge law firm Stone King hosted a sociable event for members of Charles Stanley’s Cambridge office. The informal evening began with introductions by each firm followed by networking over nibbles and a drink.
Stone King’s expertise recognised by prestigious legal directory Chambers
Stone King has again been recognised as a top-tier law firm by prestigious legal directory Chambers.
Stone King recognised as a leading law firm in respected legal directory
National law firm Stone King has once again been recognised as a top-tier law firm by independent directory Legal 500. The firm, which has offices at Bateman House in Hills Road, continues to hold top rankings for its expertise in education law and the charity and social enterprise sector, with high rankings across other practice areas and for outstanding lawyers.
Stone King records 10 per cent growth in turnover
"We had a strong year across the board," says Stone King Managing Partner Steven Greenwood.
Law firm questions the future of charities as we know them in a sector debate
Can the traditional charity model survive in the UK?
Still time to sign up for Cambridge law firm's community litter pick
There’s still time for businesses in Cambridge to join a litter pick organised by law firm Stone King LLP. The event takes place next Wednesday (September 25) from 4.30-5.30pm, with volunteers picking up litter on Parker’s Piece.
Cambridge law firm takes to the Cam for charity
Cambridge law firm Stone King paddled to the beat of a drum at the 2019 Cambridge Dragon Boat Race.
Cambridge law firm organises community litter picking initiative
A Cambridge law firm has announced a community initiative to help keep the city tidy. Stone King wants other businesses to get involved in the environmentally-friendly initiative.
Cambridge law firm supports legal apprentice
Julianna Barker joined Cambridge law firm Stone King n September 2018 as a legal assistant in the Immigration and Employment teams, before embarking on a three-year apprenticeship to become a newly qualified lawyer. Here she explains her journey so far.
Cambridge firms get to know each other at Let’s Talk events
Cambridge law firm Stone King invites local businesses to monthly networking evenings.
Could recent reform lead to better protection for tenants?
Hugo Greer-Walker, Partner at Cambridge law firm Stone King, investigates changes in the housing market.
Stone King proud to support Future 20 start-ups
The Cambridge law firm Stone King will be contributing legal guidance to 20 start-ups chosen by Allia.
Seminar from Cambridge law firm offers support to charity trustees
Cambridge law firm Stone King is holding a session to help charity senior management and trustees carry out their roles efficiently.