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Pat heads the firm's immigration team and is co-head of the India group. She has over 20 years’ experience in her field. Her ...
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Pat Saini named Professional of the Year at UK-India Awards 2018

Pat Saini, partner and head of immigration at Penningtons Manches, was last night presented with the award for Professional of the Year at a star-studded ceremony for the second annual UK-India Awards......>>
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Penningtons Manches partner Pat Saini shortlisted for UK-India Award

Pat Saini, Penningtons Manches' head of immigration, has been shortlisted in the prestigious Professional of the Year category at the annual UK-India Awards 2018, which brings together and celebrates the innovative and path-breaking individuals and organisations that are making a significant impact on the strong global partnership......>>
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Partner Pat Saini recognised as one of the 100 most influential in UK-India relations at India Day in the House of Commons

Pat Saini, partner and head of immigration at Penningtons Manches, has been celebrated as one of the 100 most influential women in UK-India relations – a ranking produced by India Inc......>>
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Podcast series: Tech London Advocates Immigration

Welcome to the Tech London Advocates Immigration Podcast, hosted by Pat Saini, Head of Immigration at Penningtons Manches Cooper and Chair of the Tech London Advocates Immigration working group. In this podcast series, Pat delves into the intricate world of immigration and its impact on the UK tech industry.
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Tier 2 and tier 4 sponsor licences reinstated in six days

Penningtons' immigration team has achieved an outstanding result for a college which recently had its tier 2 and tier 4 sponsor licences revoked. We were instructed by the college the day after it received the revocation notices. Pat Saini, partner, and Sabina Ali, case manager, worked together on the matter. Sabina Ali conducted an urgent assessment of the college, whilst Pat Saini instructed counsel and prepared an application for judicial review proceedings, which included an application for interim relief.
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Penningtons Manches talks immigration on TechCityInsider’s latest podcast

Pat Saini, Penningtons Manches’ head of immigration, joined up with Julian Blake, TechCitysider; Bindi Karia, a member of the Tech London Advocates Home Office taskforce on immigration; and Josephine Goube, strategic partnerships director at Sharehoods to discuss immigration in the tech sector for the TechTalk 20 podcast......>>
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What does the UK Government’s post-Brexit immigration policy mean for the tech sector?

The UK Government has set out its globally focused post-Brexit immigration policy. Pat Saini, the firm’s head of immigration and Chair of Tech London Advocates immigration working group, looks at the impact on the tech sector......>>
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Penningtons Manches Cooper secures rare global talent visa for aspiring dancer Kamal Singh

Pat Saini, head of immigration at Penningtons Manches Cooper, has secured a rare global talent visa for Indian dancer Kamal Singh, the first Indian trainee to be selected for the English National Ballet School's professional trainee programme in London. The son of a rickshaw driver in Delhi, Kamal gained global media attention in 2020......>>
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UK-EU immigration: Less than 70 days to Brexit and more questions than ever

The date of the UK’s departure from the European Union is alarmingly close. Partner Pat Saini, the firm’s head of immigration, reflects on events and announcements of the last few weeks and the current mood of employers and education providers......>>
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On the edge - immigration law for insolvency practitioners

In an article for the LexisNexis ‘On the edge’ series of briefings, which highlight areas of legislation that may not fall within the everyday work of insolvency practitioners, Pat Saini and Séamas Gray offer guidance on immigration law......>>
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Penningtons Manches Cooper contributes to Kalifa Review of UK fintech

Pat Saini, head of immigration at Penningtons Manches Cooper, has contributed to the newly released Kalifa Review of UK Fintech. In last year’s Budget, the Chancellor asked Ron Kalifa, Chairman of Worldpay, the online payments specialist, to conduct an independent review to identify priority areas to support the UK’s fintech sector...…>>
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Gender equality: challenging existing thinking and putting words into action

To coincide with International Women’s Day, Pat Saini, who heads Penningtons Manches’ immigration team, discusses her career aspirations, both past and present, her role as head of the firm’s gender committee, and offers advice on achieving a healthy work/life balance in an interview with COBCOE, the membership organisation for British chambers of commerce and business associations in Europe......>>
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New UK immigration routes in 2022: Global Business Mobility, High Potential Individual and Scale-up visas

The UK government has announced wide-ranging changes to its Immigration Rules, including the launch of the new Global Business Mobility, High Potential Individual, and Scale-up routes. With these changes being implemented between 11 April 2022 and 22 August 2022, Pat Saini, head of immigration, outlines the new criteria for these visa routes......>>
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Advising major UK company on the revocation of its sponsor licence

We were instructed by the UK head office of a major company which sponsored several migrants to work in executive level roles. The sponsor had recently learned that its sponsor licence had been revoked on mandatory grounds due to non-compliance and that, accordingly, the leave to remain of key team members had been curtailed. Penningtons' immigration team, led by partner Pat Saini, acted immediately to liaise with senior contacts at the Home Office and made representations that the revocation should be temporarily reduced to a suspension and the existing sponsored migrants’ leave be reinstated while the matter was being considered.
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Penningtons Manches partner honoured at grand finale to UK-India Week

Head of immigration Pat Saini has been recognised as Professional of the Year at the UK-India Awards which celebrate significant contributions to the strong partnership between the UK and India....
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Partner named in UK-India 100 list

Pat Saini has been recognised as one of the 100 most influential women in UK-India relations in the 2019 edition of India Inc's prestigious UK-India 100 list which was launched in the House of Commons as part of UK-India Week....
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Migration Advisory Committee simplifies skilled migrant rules for employers

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has released a report recommending a number of changes are put into force to make it easier for businesses using the Tier 2 codes of practice......>>
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Illumina Cambridge Limited v Latvia MGI Tech SIA & Others – the “chocolate teapot” theory

Earlier this year, Mr Justice Birss handed down his judgment in the case of Illumina Cambridge Limited v Latvia MGI Tech SIA & Others [2021] EWHC 57 (Pat). The judgment is the first application of the sufficiency principles set out in the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc v Kymab Ltd [2020] UKSC 27......>>
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Penningtons’ immigration team maintains top ranking in Legal 500 2013 directory

Penningtons’ immigration team has once again received a top ranking in the latest edition of the national legal directory The Legal 500. The team is particularly acknowledged for the high quality of its work in assisting educational institutions......>>
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Penningtons Manches’ immigration team maintains ranking in Chambers 2014 directory

The immigration team is acknowledged for the diverse nature and consistently high quality of its work in assisting corporate clients, high net worth individuals and educational institutions......>>
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Biometric residence permit requirements to be changed

It has been announced by the UKBA that from 1 December 2012, the requirement to provide biometric information is changing..
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Greater London Authority commissions Penningtons Manches' immigration team

Penningtons Manches' immigration team is delighted to announce that it has been selected by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to spearhead a diagnostics review of the UK’s immigration options for international creative and artistic talent......>>
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Home Office announces new Criminal Record Checks for Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) applicants

On the 20 July 2015, the Home Office announced a requirement for Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa applicants to provide overseas criminal record certificates in support of their visa applications......>>
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Penningtons’ immigration team awarded top ranking in Chambers 2013 directory

Penningtons’ immigration team has once again achieved the top ranking in the new edition of Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession......>>
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Home Office announces extension of support service for SMEs

An online support service for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) which need to recruit skilled overseas workers has been extended until 28 February 2014......>>
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Tech sector briefing offers in-depth guidance on sponsor licensing

The next in the Home Office Hours series of workshops is geared towards businesses which have migrants on their staff or which need to hire them......>>
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Home Office Hours programme - options for graduates

The Penningtons Manches immigration team is delighted to continue its partnership with the Home Office and Tech London Advocates on the highly successful Home Office Hours series......>>
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Penningtons Manches scores a hat trick of Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2015

Two members of the Penningtons Manches private client team were winners at Citywealth’s Magic Circle Awards 2015 at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel on 7 May......>>
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Penningtons Manches’ private wealth group shortlisted for four Citywealth Magic Circle Awards

Penningtons Manches’ private wealth practice has been shortlisted in four categories in this year’s Citywealth Magic Circle Awards. Recognised as the premier awards ceremony for the financial sector......>>
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Latest new hire boosts top immigration practice

Top 50 law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has appointed Meghan Vozila as a senior associate in its highly ranked immigration practice......>>
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Changes to the Immigration Rules

The Government has formally announced the changes to the Immigration Rules which will come into force from 6 April 2012.
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Penningtons Manches welcomes Tech City UK's evolution of the Tier 1 visa scheme to attract world-class talent

Penningtons Manches’ leading immigration team has welcomed the announcement by Tech City UK of its Tech Nation Visa Scheme, an evolution of the current Tier 1 route......>>
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The knowns and unknowns of EU immigration post-Brexit

Against the backdrop of one of the most extraordinary periods in British politics in recent memory, triggered by the escalating crisis surrounding the Brexit deal, the insight and expertise provided by Penningtons Manches’ immigration team was in acute demand this this month at a series of seminars......>>
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India update - November 2019

In this issue: Firstly, for many years you have known us as Penningtons Manches, a full service law firm in the heart of London with strong regional offices......>>
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London Tech week 2019 - Let’s take a look at UK immigration options

London Tech Week 2019 launched at HereEast, the Stratford innovation hub this week. The festival of events, which is in its sixth year, is once again supported by London and Partners and Tech London Advocates, amongst others......>>
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Penningtons appoints three new partners as turnover rises by a third

Top 100 law firm Penningtons Solicitors LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of three new partners as well as a substantial increase in fee income for the 2011-2012 financial year......>>
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Brexit Readiness Fund

As a membership organisation you will be considering the effects of Brexit on your members. Are you aware that the Government has launched a Brexit Readiness Fund?......
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Financial services regulatory alert - 8 April 2022

JP Morgan trader unfairly dismissed: how do employment tribunals align with FCA compliance considerations? Jones v JP Morgan Securities Plc (No.1) [2021] 6 WLUK 722. This case serves as a useful reminder that natural justice and an assessment of fitness and propriety go hand in hand in financial services firms and, if they do not, the penalties for a firm can be significant. JP Morgan was ordered to pay Mr Jones £1.5 million in lost earnings and to re-engage him in its Hong Kong office......>>
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Immigration reform in the Queen's Speech

On 8 May 2013, during the State Opening of Parliament, the Queen set out the legislative priorities for the forthcoming session. In her speech she announced unsurprisingly that immigration will play a key role in its legislative programme over the coming year......>>
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Home Office starts consultation on prevention of illegal working

Hot on the heels of the Government’s announcements last week of consultations on migrants using the NHS and illegal migrants renting accommodation, the Home Office has started a consultation on changing the civil penalties system for employers of illegal migrants......>>
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Penningtons Manches demonstrates combined strength and depth in Chambers UK

Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession, one of the definitive guides to UK law firms and lawyers, reveals a convincing picture of the combined strength and breadth of Penningtons Manches LLP following the recent joining of forces between Penningtons Solicitors and Manches LLP......>>
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Further curbs to migrants’ access to benefits announced

The Government has announced changes affecting EEA nationals in the UK. Some of the main changes are as follows
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Immigration Bill clears the House of Lords

Following its third reading on 6 May 2014, the Immigration Bill cleared the House of Lords. Some significant and positive progress was seen in the House of Lords, in part due to campaigning by organisations such as the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA), of which Penningtons Manches LLP is a member......>>
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Penningtons Manches backs Tech London Advocates' launch of Home Office Hours programme

In April, Tech London Advocates (TLA) announced the launch of the Home Office Hours programme. This exciting initiative comprises a series of sessions to be held throughout the UK at which immigration officials will present on a particular topic and then, together with immigration experts, conduct one-on-one sessions with attendees......>>
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Government releases latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules

On 10 June 2014, the Home Office published a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules - HC 198......>>
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Migration Advisory Committee to consider new measures aimed at reducing demand for migrant labour

In his latest speech on immigration, Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that the Migration Advisory Committee will consider new measures to reduce demand for migrant labour......>>
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MAC takes on board Penningtons Manches' views in its advice to Government on Tier 2 salary thresholds

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has urged the Government to be cautious over any early decision to raise the minimum salary requirements for skilled migrant workers, pending the completion of the MAC’s wider review of the Tier 2 route later this year......>>
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Home Office Hours session to discuss the new immigration options for tech sector - book your place now

On Tuesday 1 December 2015 Penningtons Manches will be hosting representatives from the Home Office, Tech London Advocates and other technology professionals for another Home Office Hours session......>>
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Penningtons Manches Cooper hires immigration specialist to support Oxford market

The highly ranked immigration practice at top 50 law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has appointed Kelly Tomkinson as a senior associate to support increasing demand for its services in Oxford and the wider region......>>
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Penningtons Manches' technology practice gears up for London Tech Week

The technology team at Penningtons Manches is delighted to be taking part in London Tech Week 2018, the capital’s largest crowdsourced festival of tech which begins on Monday 11 June and is set to attract over 55,000 attendees......>>
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New start-up and innovator visas welcome entrepreneurs to the UK

The Government has announced two new visa routes for entrepreneurs: the start-up visa and the innovator visa. The start-up visa is the category for those seeking to establish a business in the UK for the first time. Applicants will have an innovative, viable and scalable business idea which is supported by an endorsing body......>>
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A 25 year celebration of Anglo-Indian relationships

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Penningtons Manches’ India group and to celebrate this significant milestone, the team was delighted to welcome over 80 clients to a celebratory dinner and entertainment at The Taj Hotel, St James on 11 October 2018......>>
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Penningtons helps London Metropolitan University win reprieve

Penningtons has helped secure a reprieve for the foreign students of London Metropolitan University (LMU), after the university was granted permission in the High Court on Friday 21 September to apply for a judicial review of the ban on its right to recruit international students......>>
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PennTech update - Summer 2022

Welcome to our summer edition of the PennTech update. In this edition, we look back on our recent involvement in London Tech Week, which included hosting our hybrid NFTs readiness event, releasing our cyber security and data protection toolkit and launching a new immigration-focused podcast featuring Russ Shaw CBE.......>>
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Coronavirus - Special update for education institutions - April 2020

In this issue: With unforeseen political and economic measures being introduced on a daily basis to combat coronavirus, how we live and work in the short and medium term has changed dramatically......>>
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Penningtons Manches' immigration team considers new changes to the Tier 4 Sponsor Guidance

The Home Office has recently published new Tier 4 Sponsor Guidance, version 12/13. This guidance is to be used by all prospective and existing Tier 4 sponsors from 11 December 2013......>>
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Penningtons Manches supports LCCI's calls for simplification of work visa rules

According to ‘Worlds Apart: Making the immigration system work for London businesses’, a recently published report by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the current visa system does not work for London business......>>
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UKVI caves in to pressure and introduces new points table to assess allocations under the Tier 2 cap

The Conservative Government has pledged that the cap on skilled migrants from outside the EU will be retained at the current level of 20,700 throughout the next Parliament......>>
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Third party sponsorship is best way to help start-ups unlock the barriers to growth

Third party sponsor visas could provide a solution to unlock the barriers to growth for tech start-ups according to Penningtons Manches’ and Tech London Advocates’s latest white paper......>>
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Penningtons Manches' immigration team urges the Government to keep the door to UK PLC open for skilled migrants

Leading immigration law firm Penningtons Manches LLP and Tech London Advocates urge the Government to keep the door open to skilled migrants as long as there is a serious skills shortage......>>
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MAC's recommendations for improving entrepreneur visa routes are heading in the right direction

Leading immigration lawyers, Penningtons Manches, has today welcomed the Migration Advisory Committee’s recommendations to the Government for reforming the visa route for entrepreneurs seeking to set up business in the UK......>>
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Members of Penningtons Manches Cooper’s private wealth group featured in 2023 edition of The Spear’s 500

Several members of Penningtons Manches Cooper’s private wealth sector group have featured in the latest edition of The Spear’s 500, for 2023. In total, 19 individuals, from across five teams, feature in the guide. Launched in 2006, Spear’s is a leading wealth management and luxury lifestyle magazine for the ultra-high-net-worth community......>>
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Penningtons Manches Cooper’s private wealth lawyers recognised for ‘quality service’ in Chambers High Net Worth 2023

Following a series of outstanding rankings for Penningtons Manches Cooper in the 2023 edition of Chambers UK, a number of members of the firm’s private wealth sector group have now been recognised in the latest edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Legal Guide. In total, 18 individual lawyers have been ranked......>>
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Life sciences update - Spring 2018

In this issue: Welcome to the spring edition of Bio Brief. To celebrate spring (despite the somewhat unseasonal and changeable weather), we have made some changes to the layout which we hope will reflect the new growth in the life sciences sector......>>
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Restrictions to be placed on students and entrepreneurs under New Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules

Immigration Minister James Brokenshire has laid before Parliament a new Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules......>>
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Immigration team steers migration reform for tech sector

The report published by the Migration Advisory Committee this week recommended that ten new roles be added to the shortage occupation list, four of these being tech related......>>
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Tier 2 under the microscope and the case of Raj and Knoll v SSHD

We have seen a distinct shift in how UKVI approaches Tier 2 sponsor licence applications and ongoing compliance. It no longer seems to be the right of an employer to obtain a sponsor licence......>>
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MAC publishes its recommendations on how to tighten skilled worker visa routes to reduce numbers of non-EU migrants

The Migration Advisory Committee has published its Review of Tier 2: Balancing migrant selectivity, investment in skills and impacts on UK productivity and competitiveness......>>
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Tech Nation Visa - attracting the brightest tech talent to the UK

The Tech Nation Visa enables the brightest and best tech talent from around the world to come and work in the UK’s digital technology sector, contributing their cutting-edge expertise, creativity and innovation to maintain the UK’s position at the forefront of the global digital economy......>>
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Guidance for foreign nationals affected by the coronavirus pandemic

The Home Office has published guidance for people in the UK whose immigration status is affected by the coronavirus outbreak. This guidance was first published on the 17 February 2020 in response to the outbreak in China...…>>
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New year, new immigration system: what it means for charities

The UK has left the European Union (EU) with a trade deal. Free movement of people from the EU to the UK and vice versa ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020. In preparation for leaving the EU, the UK Government launched a new points-based system under which EU and non-EU citizens will be treated equally...…>>
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BioBrief - November 2022

A key strategic issue for many seeking partnerships with Big Pharma or other sources of funding is the robustness of the patent portfolio. IP issues feature in two contributions to this month’s BioBrief: in the first, my colleague Dr Amanda Easey and I present a videocast on the recent decision of the Patents Court......>>
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Coronavirus - Issues for business 2

During this extraordinary time of global uncertainty political and economic measures are being introduced on a daily basis that will affect how we live and work in the short and medium term......>>
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Finance Focus - November 2022

No doubt clients and colleagues outside the UK have observed with interest how the UK political landscape has recently been buffeted and overturned by market forces......>>
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Amendments to the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006

The UK government recently amended the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 (the ‘Regulations’) by adopting the Immigration (European Economic Area) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (the ‘Amendment’)......>>
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UK immigration routes for Indian nationals: what does the future hold?

The UK is heading for a December election, which may or may not result in a new government. In the meantime the EU has granted an extension to Article 50, allowing the UK more time to ratify the withdrawal agreement......>>
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A new ‘start-up’ visa – third party sponsorship for entrepreneurs

London Tech Week 2018 (#LTW) is under way and the capital’s tech community has been out in full force to showcase the UK as a leading global tech hub. Many in the tech community were both surprised and excited by today’s announcement from the home secretary setting out proposals for a ‘start-up visa’......>>
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Covid-19 right to work checks concessions extended until 20 June 2021

During the Covid-19 pandemic, taking into account the Government’s message to work from home where possible, the Home Office put in place temporary concessions allowing employers to carry out virtual right to work checks......>>
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New immigration routes announced

In July this year, the Government published a new UK Innovation strategy, the details of which are contained in a policy paper. The paper sets out its vision for the UK to be a global hub for innovation. To implement the vision the Government has put in place a strategy setting out four key pillars......>>
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Immigration fees for individual applications

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Taking the next step: UK immigration options for Indian businesses and entrepreneurs

A first of its kind initiative, UK-India Week, is being held in the UK this week to promote bilateral trade and investments through a series of events attended by ministers and professionals from both countries......>>
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It's a tie

The growing trend for young people to study at overseas universities, particularly in the US and the UK, has long-term implications for both students and their families. Context takes a closer look at how globetrotting students are benefitting from the international experience.
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Immigration Bill (HC Bill 110) laid in Parliament

On 10 October 2013, the Home Office introduced new legislation to reform UK immigration laws. Subject to Parliamentary progress and approval, Immigration Bill (HC Bill 110) may receive royal assent in Spring 2014......>>
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Independent schools: beware of risking your licence and your reputation

Penningtons Manches has again seen an increase in compliance visits from UKVI to independent schools. We understand that the majority of these visits have resulted in compliance action being taken by UKVI......>>
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UK immigration options for tech entrepreneurs and tech companies

London Tech Week 2017 got underway yesterday with a launch event at Hear East, the Stratford innovation hub. The event is once again supported by London and Partners and Tech London Advocates, amongst others, with this year’s LTW programme promising to be the best yet......>>
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MAC’s recommendations for the post-Brexit immigration system would exacerbate the recruitment crisis across multiple sectors

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has now published its final report on EEA migration in the UK......>>
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List of Tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) authorising bodies published by the UKBA

The UKBA has published the list of organisations which can authorise a Tier 1 (graduate entrepreneur) application......>>
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Sponsorship casework operations team experiences delays

Penningtons has been informed that the UKBA sponsorship casework operations team is currently experiencing high volumes of requests and applications from sponsors and prospective sponsors in relation to sponsor licence applications......>>
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Arts Council England introduces new procedure for tier 1 (exceptional talent) applicants

From 3 January 2012, individuals applying under tier 1 (exceptional talent) of the points based system will need to follow new guidelines if they wish to have their application endorsed by Arts Council England (ACE.
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Digital tech – meeting the sector’s burgeoning immigration needs

At the beginning of London Tech Week I wrote about the main immigration options for digital tech companies and tech entrepreneurs. As the week draws to an end, the uncertainty around which immigration policies will eventually be implemented by the Government remains......>>
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Reminder of changes to overstayer applications from 1 October 2012

In July 2012 we announced on our website that the UKBA would be introducing changes to applications from overstayers from 1 October 2012 in line with the new immigration rules for family migration which came into effect on 9 July 2012......>>
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Azam v University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust – a defendant must produce evidence of likely prejudice to successfully oppose an application for section 33 discretion to bring a claim out of time

It is not uncommon in clinical negligence cases for clients to seek legal advice a number of years after the potential negligence has occurred. This can be for a combination of reasons. For example, clients may have had no reason to suspect any negligence until some time later and the impact of the negligence...…>>
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New UK visa services launched in China

As part of its drive to encourage more visitors from China, the Home Office has launched a range of new premium and priority visa services for visa applicants from China.
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High Court ruling on family migration and the minimum income threshold

On 5 July 2013, the High Court handed down its judgment in MM and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department. This was an application for judicial review of the changes to the family rules in the immigration rules which took effect on 9 July 2012......>>
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National Eczema Week: causes, treatment and Covid-19

13 – 19 September 2020 is National Eczema Week. Eczema, or dermatitis, is a skin disease that stems from inflammation. It is characterised by rough, itchy patches of skin that can cause sufferers great irritation and can affect people of all ages, from infancy to old age. The most common type of eczema is known as atopic eczema...…>>
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PennTech update - Autumn 2022

Welcome to our latest edition of the PennTech update. In this edition, we begin by reminding organisations of a key date in the data protection world and introduce our new AI-powered solution to assist with compliance – PennSift. Our two featured podcasts cover lively discussions between Tech London Advocates and Tech India Advocates......>>
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