Business and Family Immigration

Business and Family Immigration

We understand that coming to work in the UK can be extremely complex, whether you are an employer or an employee.

Business Visitor Visa

If you are an international traveller from most countries outside the European Union and you wish to travel to the UK for business only (rather than work), then you must first obt

Expansion Worker Visa (formerly Sole Representative visa)

Are you looking to “dip your toe in the water” and establish a UK subsidiary or branch of a parent company?

Tier 1 Innovator Founder Visa

Tier 1 Investor Visa

Would you like to invest in the UK? The Tier 1 Investor Visa allows high net worth individuals to make a significant investment in the UK. It is not linked to employment in the UK.

Tier 1 Global Talent visa

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Tier 2 Sponsor Licence

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Your Right to Live in the UK as an EEA Citizen

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EEA Family Application

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Tier 5 Temporary Workers

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Indefinite Leave to Remain and Citizenship

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Administrative Review

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Corporate and Commercial

Corporate and commercial law affects businesses on a daily basis from start-up to exit or winding-up.

Business to Business

Business-to-business contracts cover any contract between one business and another. 

Business to Consumer

When dealing with consumers, there are generally greater restrictions on what you can and cannot do in your terms and conditions for the supply of goods and/or services.

Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements

Where your intellectual property is not protectable by registration or by right, but lies in the value of certain information or trade secrets, secrecy is paramount to protect its

Company and Partnership

When starting up, choice of business structure is important in terms of liability, tax and corporate governance.

Incorporation and Formation

We can advise you on the most appropriate structure to operate your business or for any other purpose, whether private or public limited company, partnership or limited liability p

Articles of Association

Articles of association are the main constitutional document of a company which set out the basic management and administrative structure of the company.

Shareholder, LLP and Partnership Agreements

When parties come together to start a business relationship or joint venture, be it a company, partnership or LLP, it is vital to document the parties’ rights and obligations in

Corporate Administration

In co-operation with our Company Secretarial team, we advise on the numerous aspects of company law, in particular the Companies Act 2006, with which companies must abide when carr

Director’s Duties

Directors have a wide variety of duties to a company with which they must comply under the Companies Act 2006 and under common law. 

Shareholder Rights

Shareholders holding ordinary shares have a range of rights by which they can govern the operation of their company. 

Share Options and Schemes

Senior or valuable employees may be rewarded or incentivised with options to purchase shares in a company. 

Company Secretarial Services

Our team delivers corporate administration solutions to Chairmen, Non-Executive Directors, Finance Directors, Executive Boards, Boards of Governors and Company Secretaries

Corporate Transactions

We are experienced in a wide range of transactions involving the buying and selling of companies, businesses and assets, mergers, investments and corporate finance including privat

Acquisitions and Disposals

Buying or selling a company or business is a big step and can be a stressful process.  It is important to have expert advice and support in place. 

Corporate Finance and Investment

If you are investing your own funds into a business or company, whether personally or through an investment company, you will want to be sure that you understand all relevant issue

Joint Ventures

Whether cross-border or domestic, taking a corporate form or a contractual cooperation agreement, our team can put in place the necessary legal documentation to establish your join

Restructuring and Reorganisation

You should periodically review your business structure with your tax advisors and lawyers to confirm that it is the most tax efficient, that your business assets are protected and

Commercial Property / Real Estate

Whether you are intending to buy, sell, let or rent a commercial property, our team has the ability and experience to act for you.

Heads of Terms

Heads of Terms are usually the first document produced in a commercial property transaction and these record the commercial terms agreed between the parties.

Lease

A lease is the grant of exclusive possession of land or property for a defined period of time in return for payment of a rent.

Dilapidations

Dilapidations generally refer to items of disrepair that are covered by repairing covenants contained in a lease.

Rent Deposit

A rent deposit is a form of security for a landlord which provides the landlord with immediate access to money in the event that the tenant is in breach of the lease.

Licence for Alterations

Often a tenant on taking on new premises will require fitting-out works to be carried out. 

Early Termination of a Lease

The usual ways in which a lease can come to an early end are by the exercise of a break option (assuming such a provision exists in the lease), forfeiture, surrender and disclaimer

Dispute Resolution and Debt Collection

If you are intending to pursue or defend a claim, or you need advice on the merits of your position, our team has the ability and experience to act for you.

Commercial Disputes

Commercial disputes are time-consuming, expensive and best avoided but, unfortunately, can be an inevitable part of business.

Debt Collection

Businesses sometimes struggle to keep on top of their cash flow and some debtors may not settle invoices within the credit period. 

Settlement

Settlement is often the most desirable outcome in any litigation and it is our aim to achieve this for you whilst controlling your costs and, where relevant, minimising your obliga

Employment

The employment landscape changes regularly and our clients need lawyers who can provide up-to-date advice and solutions with appreciation of the commercial reality. 

Employment Contracts and Handbooks

A written statement of the employment particulars specified in the Employment Rights Act 1996 must be provided to each employee within eight weeks of the commencement of employment

Disciplinary, Performance and Grievance

Whilst an employer must have disciplinary and grievance procedures in place, there is no legally binding procedure to be followed for these matters.

Termination of Employment

Terminating an employee’s employment can be a difficult process, particularly if handled badly.

Employment Disputes

Regrettably, disputes with employees do occur both during the period of employment and upon its termination.

Confidential Information

Employees often gain access to or use confidential information belonging to their employer such as client data and lists, marketing strategies, product designs, inventions, and sen

Restrictive Covenants

Restrictive covenants are a complex beast: in England and Wales, post-termination restrictive covenants will be unenforceable for being in restraint of trade unless the employer ca

Health and Safety

It is a statutory requirement for an employer to manage the health and safety risks in the workplace.

Consultancy

Where you wish to outsource certain services, whether to avoid a recruitment process and an employment relationship, or whether you wish to bring in special skills, you will want t

Discrimination

Discrimination covers disability, age, sex and race. The Equality Act 2010 brought together the various statutes that had been in existence for decades.

International

Our primary focus and specialism is inward investment into the UK. When your overseas business wants to establish a base in the UK, we can help with the implementation that so that

French Employment Law

French employment law is complex and technical.  It regularly evolves and is significantly more employee-friendly than equivalent English or US law. 

German Employment Law

German employment law is more employee-friendly than the equivalent English or US law. 

Data Protection

Data is often a valuable asset to a business, for example a customer database.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file implanted by an online provider on the hard disks of visitors to its site. 

Cross-Border Transfers of Personal Data

If you need to transfer personal data abroad and/or store it in a non-EEA country, you must ensure that, in accordance with the eighth data protection principle under the Data Prot

E-Marketing

As a business, you may have compiled or purchased a customer database, the information in which you use to market your or a third party’s brand, goods or services to those custom

Information Technology

We act for many companies in the technology and telecommunications sector ranging from Silicon Valley, California to Tech City, London.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property (IP) can be a valuable asset to your business and a vital element of your competitive advantage.

Trade Marks and Branding

Brand protection is essential in an unforgiving global market and our team can advise on how best to achieve this.

IP Protection

Registration is often an advisable step for trade marks, designs and inventions.

Exploitation and Licensing

You may exploit your intellectual property assets yourself, for example by using a trade mark for your brand or manufacturing products to a particular design.