Thumbs Up to Accepting Contracts!
A Canadian Court has accepted a thumbs up emoji as acceptance of a contract.
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FSP advises on the sale of Unicomm Limited
The corporate team at Field Seymour Parkes has advised the shareholders of Unicomm Limited on their recent sale to Babble.
Update on UK-EU Relationship
An update on the relationship between the UK and EU in a post-Brexit world, as two bills receive Royal Assent and negotiations continue regarding the status of Gibraltar.
National Insurance Number Required on Sponsorship Management System
The Home Office’s Sponsor Management System (SMS) now requires that an individual’s National Insurance number be included for certain applications and reported changes.
Home Office Raids on the Rise
A recent spate of raids suggests a greater focus on enforcement action, as the Home Office looks to crack down on illegal working.
The Schengen Shortfall
For those who require immigration permission to enter Europe, record waiting times for Schengen visas may be a cause for concern…
Will a Merger Impact my Sponsor Licence?
If your business is headed for a merger or acquisition, then you may need to update or even replace your sponsor licence.
Changes to the Immigration Rules July 2023
On 17 July, the Government published the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. This statement makes several changes effective from various dates throughout the summer. A further statement was made on 19 July, affecting the visa national list.
Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill Receives Royal Assent
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 will introduce significant changes to the process of flexible working requests.
European Commission adopts EU-US adequacy decision
Long-awaited mechanism for allowing personal data to be transferred from EU to US has finally arrived