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Everything you need to know about the changes to settlement (or ILR)

Everything you need to know about the changes to settlement (or ILR)

With the Government’s proposals for “earned settlement” introducing significant additional complexity, Callum De Freitas, an Associate in our immigration team summarises the key announcements and answers your burning questions on the future of Indefinite Leave to Remain.

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UK importers can be liable for IP infringement by overseas suppliers

UK importers can be liable for IP infringement by overseas suppliers

A recent case in which the High Court found a UK company liable for copyright infringement and passing off after distributing wine bottles featuring labels supplied by an Argentinian winery acts a salutary lesson for all UK importers

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Property Taxes

Property Taxes

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Budget 2025: Income Tax, ISAs and Capital Gains Tax

Budget 2025: Income Tax, ISAs and Capital Gains Tax

Changes to Income Tax, ISAs and Capital Gains Tax

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Budget 2025: Inheritance Tax

Budget 2025: Inheritance Tax

Changes to Current IHT Regime

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November 2025 Budget – Employees and Employers

November 2025 Budget – Employees and Employers

Rachel Reeves has delivered the Budget, setting out the Government’s plans for taxation and spending.

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Work in Progress: The Employment Rights Bill’s Path Forward

Work in Progress: The Employment Rights Bill’s Path Forward

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Updated Guidance for Banks and Building Societies on Immigration Status Checks

Updated Guidance for Banks and Building Societies on Immigration Status Checks

The UK Government has issued updated guidance to help banks and building societies comply with their immigration-related obligations.

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Navigating Whistleblowing Obligations as an In-House Solicitor

Navigating Whistleblowing Obligations as an In-House Solicitor

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Companies House Identity Verification Process

Companies House Identity Verification Process

Companies House have now confirmed that from 18 November 2025 identity verification (IDV) will be compulsory for new and existing directors as well as persons with significant control (PSCs).

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Trade Marks: When does similarity cause confusion?

Trade Marks: When does similarity cause confusion?

We take a look at a couple of trade mark decisions involving large sportswear brands Adidas and Umbro which help to clarify when similarity causes confusion in the eyes of the consumers.

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Putting Children’s Safety Before Parental Involvement

Putting Children’s Safety Before Parental Involvement

The Government plans to repeal the presumption that both parents’ involvement is automatically in a child’s best interests

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