Once again, Goodwin is the top firm for global M&A
The latest, full-year 2023 league tables reinforced Goodwin’s standing as the most active law firm for global M&A. Mergermarket M&A Deal Drivers (Americas) report named Goodwin the number one firm (by deal count) for All Sectors M&A, Mid-Market M&A, and Life Sciences and Technology M&A. The M&A Deal Drivers (EMEA) report named Goodwin a leading firm for Mid-Market M&A,…
60 Seconds with Darren Chapman from CyberScale
Darren Chapman writes...Hello Cambridge Network, it is nice to e-meet you all, I look forward to meeting you all at upcoming events and if there is anything of interest to you on our portal, please do get in touch, I would love to get to know you and give you more insight into how we support small businesses become more cyber secure. Until we meet, I wanted to share with you a recent 60 second…
Personal relationships at work - a HR guide
How should HR and employers approach managing or setting boundaries for personal relationships at work?
Partner with CyberScale
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Consultant led Cyber Essentials certification
Still considering if Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus is the right certification for your business?
Accelerating network growth and ensuring compliance: White Rose Finance's success with Doc2
Previously, White Rose Finance (WRF) manually ensured compliance for over 100 ARs across their broker network. Brokers received templates via email or intranet. Whenever updates were required, WRF had to manually check these with every single Appointed Representative (AR). Prone to risks, inefficient and frustrating for the ARs, this outdated approach stifled the swift onboarding of new ARs…
Goodwin launches HBCU Scholarship for third consecutive year
Goodwin’s HBCU Scholarship Program for the 2024 – 2025 law school academic year is open for applications. Now in its third year, the program provides $15,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who are currently attending, or have recently graduated from, HBCUs and have been accepted to an ABA-accredited law school for fall 2024.
How many sick days before disciplinary?
What are the rules on sickness absence and disciplinaries?
Variation clauses in employment contracts
What are the key considerations for employers before making changes to employees' contract terms?
Crème de la Crème expands services to the USA and beyond
Crème de la Crème, a leading provider of regulatory advice and support to the health and beauty cosmetics industry, is excited to announce its expansion from the European Union and the United Kingdom to the United States and beyond.
The Legal 500 Deutschland 2024 recognises Goodwin for finance and real estate law
The Legal 500 Deutschland has ranked Goodwin and its lawyers in the 2024 edition. The annual guide evaluates the capabilities of firms and legal professionals across Germany.
How to deal with upward bullying
What is upward bullying and how should it be dealt with by employers?
Evelyn Partners appoints Stephen Drew to lead Cambridge professional services team
Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Stephen Drew to lead its professional services team in Cambridge in a newly expanded role.
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.
Do you pay employees more in a leap year?
Are employees paid more during a leap year?
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.
How you received a Civil Penalty under the Immigration Act?
What are your options if your business has received a civil penatly for illegal working?
'I was only doing my job'. No-one has the right to obey
High Performance Change writes...Subordination doesn't justify abdication. A Post Office investigator's defence that 'I was only doing my job' isn't enough. Interestingly, the skills you need to be able to look yourself in the mirror happen to be the same ones that underpin your ability to adapt.
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.
More on how to sponsor someone for a work visa
How do you sponsor someone for a UK work visa?
New law board to benefit students and researchers
Anglia Ruskin University is to work closely with local judiciary and legal firms.
Redundancy bumping rules for employers
Redundancy is a difficult process, requiring the employer to balance the needs of the business with handling the procedure lawfully and sensitively.
Netherlands Minimum Salary increase effective Jan 2024
Cambridge based Le Cheminant International covers over 100 countries for HR advice, payroll and Employer of Record Services If you or your clients have staff in Netherlands this might be of interest.
More about Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations must be conducted correctly to avoid legal and reputational repercussions. Our independent HR investigators can help.
Updates on ISO 13485 for USA QSR to QSMR
On 31st January 2024, the United States Food and Drug Administrator [USFDA] published an update where the QSR – Quality System Regulation requiring CGMP will be replaced by QSMR – Quality System Management Regulation.