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With increasing penalties and the introduction of eVisas, it is more important than ever that you carry out your Right to Work checks correctly. Callum De Freitas explains how we can help.

Field Seymour Parkes has been ranked as a top tier firm for Private Wealth Law in the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2024 alongside the head of the firm’s Will Disputes and Contentious Probate team also being ranked in the top tier for Private Wealth Disputes in the Thames Valley.

A new Act of Parliament entitles Irish citizens to register for British citizenship.

The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a collateral warranty is not a “construction contract” for the purposes of the section 104(1) of Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (Construction Act 1996). This means parties do not have any statutory right at any time to adjudicate any dispute under it.

Rebecca McCoy discusses how to apply to HMRC for a repayment of the stamp duty land tax payable on additional properties when you qualify for a refund. 

Labour have indicated that they might reinstate the Resident Labour Market Test as part of their immigration policy. But what is the Test, and what does it mean for employers?

With the Labour party having achieved a majority in the 2024 General Election, Imelda Reddington provides a reminder of their plans for immigration policy.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) have ruled that in some circumstances, a “future claims” waiver in a settlement agreement may be enforceable where employment is continuing.

Scope of accessory liability for torts and of requirement to account for profits

Are employers required to consider redeploying employees within their business, as an alternative to dismissing them?