Updates

Part 2: A go-to guide if your staff are working in Europe (including Switzerland) now and into 2021

If your organisation has staff working in Europe (including Switzerland), this is a “must-read” for you. As the Brexit transition period ended on 31 December 2020, it’s never been more important for organisations to consider the impact of free movement ending for workers who are based in Europe and Switzerland. We’d like to share Part …
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New ICO Data Sharing Code: what are the key actions for organisations?

The Information Commissioner has published a new Data Sharing Code of Practice. What are the key practical implications for organisations sharing personal data? On 17 December 2020 the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published its new Data Sharing Code of Practice following a consultation last year. The Code is a statutory code of practice made under …
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What does the Brexit deal mean for data protection in the UK?

With the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (the Trade Deal) now concluded between the EU and the UK, we may be edging closer to something resembling certainty for data protection in the UK. This short note highlights the key points. Data Flows Whilst there is no permanent solution to allow unrestricted data transfers between the EU …
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Investor visas: an attractive solution?

The decline in Tier 1 investor visas comes as bad news for UK businesses. Our leading High Net Worth Immigration team recently spoke to Wealth Adviser and Wealth Briefing about a potential rise in the number of investor visa applications following the end of the Brexit transition period. Restrictions as a result of the Covid-19 …
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The Charities Act 2022, explained: amending a corporate charity’s constitution

In this blog series, we untangle the Charities Act 2022 to pull out the key points your charity will need to know, action now and plan for. What do you need to know? The Charities Act 2022 will be implemented in stages between now and sometime in March 2024. Once the relevant provisions in the …
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30 days left to apply for EU Settlement Scheme Status: what do you need to know?

The UK is getting closer to its post Brexit era, with the critical date of 30 June 2021 fast approaching. What does this mean for EEA and Swiss nationals and employers? European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals who were resident in the UK on or before 11pm on 31 December 2020 have until 30 …
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Real estate update: Heads of terms

A well drafted set of heads of terms will help the transaction run smoothly and avoid unnecessary commercial discussions and delays down the line. Heads of terms set out the key commercial terms that have been agreed between the parties. But what can you expect in heads of terms? To help your transaction run smoothly, …
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Diversity in action: A guide for charities – diversity and your beneficiaries

When is it lawful to restrict who can benefit from your charity’s services? Read our analysis of a recent Supreme Court judgement that clarified when charities can restrict services to particular groups on page 12 of Diversity in action: A guide for charities. To read this article, click here Click here to read the full …
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‘Legally Disabled?’: Redesigning the workplace to support disabled people

The brilliant ‘Legally Disabled?’ research by Prof Debbie Foster and Dr Natasha Hirst sheds light on the experience of disabled people working in law. Although the research focuses on the legal sector, its recommendations are useful for everyone. In this blog, we share some tips on how to make workplaces more inclusive. Disability inclusion needs …
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Part 1: A go-to guide if your staff are working in Europe (including Switzerland) now and into 2021

If your organisation will have staff working in Europe (including Switzerland), this is a “must-read” for you. With the end of free movement kicking in at 11pm on 31 December 2020, many organisations are considering the impact on workers who are working in Europe and Switzerland. As strands of our new UK immigration points-based system …
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New UK immigration route: Frontier Worker Permit

On 10 December 2020, the Home Office released a new immigration route called the Frontier Worker permit. In a post Brexit area, this immigration category will assist individuals to continue with cross boarder working arrangements, where they work in the UK but live abroad. From 1 July 2021, all frontier workers will need a permit …
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Top tips for managing legacies when merging

One often overlooked element of the merger process is how to protect yourlegacy income. If, as part of the merger, Charity A’s assets are likely to be transferred to another charity – Charity B – legacies to Charity A may fail. The problem generally arises where Charity A’s supporter has made a legacy in a …
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