Insights & News

Peering over the Brexit cliff edge: The Government’s plans for EU nationals in the UK

27 June 2017

The Government has announced its long overdue plan for the future of EU nationals and their family members, who have been anxiously waiting for clarity since the referendum result a year ago.

Vietnam - New mandatory work permit system from 1 July onwards

22 June 2017

The Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has been transitioning to a new online work permits application system since April which was piloted in Dong Nai and Vung Tau City.

Errors in shift allocation could cost you your business and your freedom

Press

14 June 2017

Naomi Hanrahan-Soar has written an article for The Caterer, Licensee & Hotelier (CLH), discussing the risks and consequences of illegal working penalties in the hospitality sector.

Second round of changes to Australia's Subclass 457 visa

13 June 2017

Following on from our last e-flash on Australia’s recent immigration reform to scrap and replace the existing Subclass 457 visa which took immediate effect in April, the second round of immigration changes will be taking effect on 1 July 2017.

Right to Rent immigration checks: increasing pressure on the property rental market

Press

30 May 2017

Joanna Hunt has written an article for 24housing which discusses the Government's 'right to rent' checks and their increasing pressure on the rental market.

Brexit is coming for your workers, industry by industry

26 May 2017

Brexit means Brexit the saying goes. The UK’s divorce from the EU, and subsequently reviewed immigration system, is a key general election issue.

Immigration overhaul vital to stop costs crippling UK tech

10 April 2017

Naomi Hanrahan-Soar has written an article for Business Cloud discussing how the UK’s immigration requirements, following the triggering of Article 50, need to be assessed robustly.

Immigration and talent: the Brexit policy response

Press

06 April 2017

Senior Associate, Naomi Hanrahan-Soar and Associate, Neil Jennings have written an article for IT Pro Portal which discusses the impact of immigration policy on the tech industry.

Chinese visa applications additional new requirements to be aware of

16 February 2017

Following the recent rollout of China’s new work permit system for Chinese Business Z visas, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revised the requirements for photographs submitted to overseas Chinese consular and embassies with visa applications.

Corporate immigration to the UK

Inbrief

24 November 2016

The UK remains an attractive business destination.

Immigration basics for retail, hospitality and leisure

Inbrief

17 November 2016

Employers in the retail, hospitality and leisure industries are under particular scrutiny from the Home Office.

Visa applications for entrepeneurs and investors - November 2016 update

Inbrief

17 November 2016

The UK provides attractive visa options for individuals seeking to invest in the country. But the rules are strict. There are two separate categories - for ‘entrepreneurs’ and ‘investors’ - each with detailed eligibility and documentation requirements.

Sponsoring migrant workers

Inbrief

17 November 2016

The process and requirements for sponsoring non-EEA national workers in the UK are complicated. At the same time, the rules are strict, and the consequences of noncompliance could be detrimental to both the employer and its sponsored migrants.

Prevention of illegal working a: compliance guide for employers

Inbrief

17 November 2016

This Inbrief summarises how employers can reduce their exposure to fines and other penalties under the Home Office’s Prevention of Illegal Working regime.

Brexit and the points based immigration system

03 August 2016

The UK’s potential withdrawal from the EU has placed our immigration systems under scrutiny. This article reviews the nature of our current system. We highlight aspects which could be improved and aspects which will have to change if EU nationals will be subject to the same Immigration Rules as non-EU nationals

Hong Kong: staying power

Press

10 May 2016

Lewis Silkin's Hong Kong office has been quoted in an article by The Law Society Gazette which discusses the 'long standing appeal' for interntional advisors to set up a base in Hong Kong.

Illegal immigration: Over the top

Press

26 October 2013

In an article for The Economist, Joanna Hunt discusses the Government's new immigration bill and the problems it may cause when immigrants respond to its tougher new laws.