Accredited Mediator Mentoring Scheme
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 – 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁...For many accredited mediators, the transition from accreditation to confident practice can feel like stepping into the unknown.
Are you worried about your H&S legal requirements as a business owner in Motorsport?
Join us for a FREE 60 minute seminar to understand your business and personal legal requirements and how compliance does not need to be a major burden.
Charity seeking new volunteer Chair of Trustees
Do you have a passion for supporting local families affected by disability and long-term illness? Caring Together Charity is seeking a new voluntary Chair of Trustees – an outstanding opportunity to lead the governance of a highly-respected charity in the region.
Birketts welcomes new cohort of trainee solicitors for 2025
Birketts is delighted to welcome 29 new Trainee Solicitors this September, joining a host of teams across our Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich, and Sevenoaks offices.
What drives us: Rethinking motivation, engagement and mental health
Why do we only talk about motivation when we don't have any? We need to start talking about motivation regularly - our cars don't run with empty fuel tanks, and neither do we. Our motivation has a huge impact on performance, engagement and wellbeing, and I am on a mission to change this.
Cambridge Network launches graduate scheme to develop future leaders
A new learning and development programme has been created to help local employers develop the next generation of leaders.
Tech Powered European law firm YPOG launches in the UK
London, 1. September 2025 – YPOG – one of Europe’s most active tech law firms - has opened its first international office in London’s King’s Cross.
How to protect your Sponsor Licence
UK employers that want to hire overseas workers in most cases need a sponsor licence. While the licence opens recruitment to international talent, it also places the organisation under Home Office oversight.
UK visitor rules: What employers need to know
Employers managing international business will need a firm understanding of the UK visitor rules. Overseas personnel, partners and clients coming to the UK for business may require permission before travelling.
The various types of Sponsor Licence
Securing a UK sponsor licence is an essential step for organisations that want to employ overseas workers under the UK’s points-based immigration system. But not all sponsor licences are the same. The type of licence an employer applies for will depend on the roles they wish to fill and the visa routes they intend to sponsor. Understanding the different categories of sponsor licence is critical,…
Mills & Reeve announces record turnover of £181m
Leading UK law firm Mills & Reeve has announced turnover growth of £13 million over the 2024/25 financial year, resulting in a new high annual turnover of £181 million.
What if an employee files a personal injury claim against your business?
For all their ambition, drive, and determination, business owners cannot afford to overlook safety, including adequate physical and mental health provisions in the workplace.
Howes Percival adds lease and enfranchisement expert to growing Commercial Property team
Law firm Howes Percival has appointed lease and enfranchisement specialist Ruth Burrell to its growing Commercial Property team in East Anglia.
Global conference comes to Cambridge for 9th World Congress
Cambridge continues to demonstrate its credentials as a world-class destination for international conferences, having successfully hosted the ninth World Congress on Family Law & Children’s Rights from 27 – 30 July 2025.
Mills & Reeve appoints Head of Legal AI
Leading UK law firm Mills & Reeve has appointed Iain Murdoch as Head of Legal AI, as part of its ambitious 2030 growth strategy.
Mills & Reeve voted as a best place to work
Employees voted in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2025 survey, expressing that 90% feel safe and happy at work.
Beyond the books: limits to UK directors' record-keeping duties
An English court recently reinforced directors' obligations regarding company records but clarified that there is a limit to the extent of those obligations for directors who have resigned.
Mills & Reeve advises on $18m biotech deal for 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has advised on an $18m Series B2 funding round for biotech firm, Colorifix, to help commercialise its sustainable dyeing technology.
The funding revolution for defence tech companies
Introduction Investment in the defence, security and resilience sector is booming. Last year, investment reached US$5.2 billion in Europe (up 30% in two years), with European defence VC investment into the sector accounting for 10% of all VC funding across Europe. Whilst Europe has historically lagged behind the US in terms of investment into the defence sector, Europe is now catching up – in…
UK publishes new rules on sponsored jobs and salaries
Regular readers will already be aware of the radical proposed changes to the UK immigration system in the White Paper published in May. On 1 July 2025 a Statement of Changes was published confirming which of these changes will take effect from 22 July 2025. Most changes concern sponsored work visas.
Ajay Pathak Named Among Fifty Most Influential Lawyers in Europe by Financial News
Financial News has named partner and Goodwin UK Co-Chair Ajay Pathak to its 2025 list of the Fifty Most Influential Lawyers in Europe.
Landmark conference set to draw hundreds of accounting and legal professionals to City of Cambridge
The global association of independent accounting firms (IAPA) and the international network of independent law firms (Avrio Advocati) are set to welcome hundreds of delegates from across the globe, at a joint conference in Cambridge, this week.
CJ & L Consultancy expands services to include GDPR Audits
Exciting News from CJ & L Consultancy as they expand services.
Birketts launches Resolve, a complete workplace resolution resource
Birketts’ UK Employment Team today unveils
Visa/work permits for working in France
Le Cheminant International's local partner firm in France is expert in arranging visas/work permits for highly qualified staff. They have recently reported surprise that they get a lot of interest for USA expats but not for British ones.