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School Mergers and Restructures

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Our experienced team can help you with consultation processed and communications, contracts and legal agreements, DfE consents and immigration and sponsor licences.

B Corp Services

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As a full-service firm, we have a broad range of experience in dealing with all legal issues relating to people in the workplace. From employment law to business immigration, pensions and corporate services, we are well-equipped to support you through the B Corporation certification

Owner Managed Business and SME’s

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Advice on contracts, acquisitions and disposals, governance, regulatory compliance, employment, dispute resolution and immigration.

Congratulations to our teams for the 2026 Legal 500 rankings

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Our employment, education and immigration teams across London and Reading improved or maintained their rankings in this year's Legal 500.

Congratulations to our teams for the 2026 Chambers rankings

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The rankings for our employment, education and immigration teams in London and Reading have all been maintained, including the Reading team continuing to be ranked in Band 1.

Stephen Hall

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Stephen is a Partner in our immigration team having specialised in immigration law for over 17 years. He is recognised for his broad technical knowledge, providing client-focused, practical and straightforward advice.

Liz Barton

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Liz is a highly experienced lawyer advising companies and individuals on all aspects of corporate law, from advising on company constitutions and corporate governance matters, to group reorganisations and share and business disposals and acquisitions.

Sponsors beware! Clawback clause changes effective 31 December 2024

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The Home Office updated its sponsorship guidance recently to further narrow what costs a sponsor can pass on to its sponsored workers. Since 31 December 2024, it is now expressly prohibited for a sponsor to recoup

Expired BRPs to be accepted for travel until 1 June 2025

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The Home Office has confirmed that UK visa holders may continue to rely on Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) to travel to the UK until at least 31 March 2025.

School Mergers - Key Drivers and Legal Considerations

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The UK’s private school sector has long been recognised for its high academic standards, rich heritage and unique learning environments. However, private schools have increasingly faced economic and operational pressures, exacerbated by the imminent introduction of VAT on school fees from January 2025, prompting a considerable increase in market consolidation as a response.