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Year: 2017

NOV 28 2017

Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa

Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa

Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa The UK supports non-EEA nationals to consider entrepreneurial opportunities within the UK and, therefore, the UK government has introduced the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa scheme. If you are looking to start a business in the UK, with so much at stake, it is important to seek legal advice to understand the…

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NOV 20 2017

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas Update

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas Update

Last week, the Home Office announced changes to Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas. Below is the text of the circular: Government doubles exceptional talent visa offer As part of its ongoing commitment to welcome talented people from across the globe, and in recognition of the importance of these innovative industries to the UK, the number…

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OCT 11 2017

Home Office announces changes to Grenfell immigration policy

Home Office announces changes to Grenfell immigration policy

Today, on 11 October 2017, the Home Office announced changes to the dedicated immigration policy for survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy so it provides a route to settlement in the UK. Below is the text of the circular: Under the original policy, eligible foreign nationals directly affected by the fire with uncertain immigration status…

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OCT 11 2017

Citizens’ Rights Update From the Home Office – September 2017

Citizens’ Rights Update From the Home Office – September 2017

On 29 September 2017, the Home Office circulated an update at the conclusion of the fourth round of negotiations between the UK and EU in Brussels. Below is the text of the circular: Throughout the negotiation, the UK Government is remaining focused on providing certainty, clarity and stability for EU citizens living in the UK…

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OCT 10 2017

Rights of EU citizens & Brexit – Permanent Residence & Naturalisation

Rights of EU citizens & Brexit – Permanent Residence & Naturalisation

Rights of EU citizens & Brexit – Permanent Residence & Naturalisation If you are an EU citizen and have been living in the UK lawfully for over 5 years, what do you need to do to regularise your status in the UK? In short, the best way to secure your rights in the UK is…

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OCT 03 2017

Rights of EU citizens & Brexit – Permanent Residence & Naturalisation

Rights of EU citizens & Brexit – Permanent Residence & Naturalisation

If you are an EU citizen and have been living in the UK lawfully for over 5 years, what do you need to do to regularise your status in the UK? In short, the best way to secure your rights in the UK is to obtain naturalisation in the UK. The Prime Minister, Theresa May,…

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SEP 14 2017

Rights of EU citizens & Brexit – Permanent Residence & Naturalisation

Rights of EU citizens & Brexit – Permanent Residence & Naturalisation

If you are an EU citizen and have been living in the UK lawfully for over 5 years, what do you need to do to regularise your status in the UK? In short, the best way to secure your rights in the UK is to obtain British citizenship. The Prime Minister, Theresa May, said, “the…

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SEP 12 2017

Landmark Landmark Court of Appeal judgement on the Defamation Act 2013

Landmark Landmark Court of Appeal judgement on the Defamation Act 2013

In a landmark judgment in relation to the Defamation Act 2013, the Court of Appeal has today ruled on the practice and procedure with regard to the required threshold under the Defamation Act 2013, namely that a publication is only defamatory if it causes serious harm to reputation. View PDF…

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SEP 08 2017

If I’ve overstayed my visa in the UK, when do I have to leave?

If I’ve overstayed my visa in the UK, when do I have to leave?

I’ve overstayed my visa in the UK. What should I do? In March 2017, the Home Office tightened the Immigration Rules on the period of time that a non-EEA national is allowed to stay in the UK beyond the expiry of their UK visa. These changes were enforced on 6 April 2017. The ‘grace period’…

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SEP 07 2017

Have I satisfied the Genuine Entrepreneur Test?

Have I satisfied the Genuine Entrepreneur Test?

With the cancellation of Tier 1 Post-Study Work visa (PSW work visa), the possibilities for graduates who wish to remain in the UK after their studies have decreased. If you are faced with one of the following: (i) you do not manage to obtain a sponsorship from an employer; (ii) the relevant position or salary…

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AUG 05 2017

The Thornton threshold – how ‘seriousness’ has impacted defamation law

The Thornton threshold – how ‘seriousness’ has impacted defamation law

It is 6 years since judgment was received in the matter of Thornton v Telegraph Media Group [2011] EWHC 1884 (QB). Taylor Hampton successfully acted for Dr Sarah Thornton in her claim for libel and malicious falsehood, arising out of the defamatory and false review of Dr Thornton’s book ‘Seven Days in the Art World’…

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JUN 14 2017

WINNER: Privacy Law – Law Firm of the Year in England

WINNER: Privacy Law – Law Firm of the Year in England

We are delighted to announce that this firm has won its 4th award of the year so far: Global Law Expert’s Privacy Law – Law Firm of the Year in England. This award was judged on client testimonials, key cases, legal rankings, overall reputation, publication contributions, speaking engagements and the performance and standing of specific…

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MAR 01 2017

Taylor Hampton has become a founding member of the Art Due Diligence Group Ltd

Taylor Hampton has become a founding member of the Art Due Diligence Group Ltd

“Taylor Hampton has become a founding member of the Art Due Diligence Group Ltd, a group of legal advisors and firms who have teamed up to provide a range of services from title claim checks, recovery of stolen artworks, provenance research, dispute resolution and litigation, insurance and security services. The firms and advisors who have…

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FEB 28 2017

Winner Media Law Firm of the Year England 2017

Winner Media Law Firm of the Year England 2017

“Taylor Hampton named winner of the International Advisory Experts Awards 2017 – Media Law Firm of the Year in England”…

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FEB 03 2017

Have you been affected by the HBOS banking scandal?

Have you been affected by the HBOS banking scandal?

Have you been affected by the HBOS banking scandal? Did you have any dealings with Lynden Scourfield or David Mills at the Reading branch of HBOS that has affected your business…

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JAN 20 2017

Winner Privacy Law Firm of the Year in England

Winner Privacy Law Firm of the Year in England

We are very pleased to announce that our firm has been successfully chosen as the winner of the 2017 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award…

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