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Great to see John Kiely, Head of Immigration at Howard Kennedy, featured in the Financial Times, sharing his views on proposals aimed at attracting international investment into the UK. While it now appears unlikely that a new investor scheme will be announced in the Chancellor's upcoming Budget, investor migration remains an important area of discussion as policymakers consider how best to attract global talent and capital while supporting meaningful investment into the UK economy. In the article, John discusses the appetite among high-net-worth individuals for a credible investment route and the potential economic benefits that a well-designed scheme could deliver. Read the full article in the Financial Times (paywall): https://ow.ly/TL2k50ZZFLU #FinancialTimes #Immigration #InvestorVisa #PrivateClient #EconomicGrowth #UKBusiness #InvestmentMigration

The Your First Home scheme faces challenges distinct from those of the Help to Buy initiative. While it may assist buyers with deposit hurdles, it cannot transform unviable developments into viable ones. Understanding the current market dynamics is crucial for effective housing policy. Read Huseyin Huseyin's article: https://ow.ly/4Y6a50ZY3jG #HousingPolicy #MarketDynamics #YourFirstHome

We're delighted to have Julian Hindmarsh and Annie Long presenting at the AllAboutLaw Virtual Law Fair 2026 tomorrow. Julian and Annie will be discussing how we work alongside clients in the Retail & Leisure sector, the legal and commercial challenges they face, and the breadth of experience and responsibility trainees can expect to gain at Howard Kennedy. If you're interested in learning more about life at Howard Kennedy, our trainee experience, and what it's like to work with clients in the Retail & Leisure sector, register using the link below and join us on Wednesday 21 October at 5.00pm. We look forward to seeing you there. https://ow.ly/4TlH50ZZjXv #HowardKennedy #Trainees #LawCareers #AllAboutLaw #RetailAndLeisure #FutureLawyers

In Lloyd Edward Hinton v Dr Marek Stobinski, the court ruled that a director's contractual obligation to repay a debt differs from misconduct under s. 212 IA 1986, highlighting the importance of distinguishing personal interests from those of the company. To learn more, read Hannah Hooper's article here: https://ow.ly/696g50ZXcZ7 #InsolvencyLaw #DirectorsDuties #LegalClarity

With the introduction of the Building Safety Levy, developers are urged to review both current and future projects for potential cost implications. Understanding local authority rates and planning strategies is essential for effective financial modelling. Michael Weissman breaks down what this means for developers: https://ow.ly/gGzl50ZY3bh #Construction #Regulation #ProjectManagement

The case of Uber London Ltd v White illustrates that litigation privilege is not guaranteed merely by the contemplation of litigation. Communications must be created for the dominant purpose of conducting litigation to attract privilege. Robyn Watson shares her inights here: https://ow.ly/fwwr50ZXcVh #LegalPrivilege #CourtDecisions #Litigation

The UK Government is consulting on proposals to reform worker status, aiming to address the misuse of substitution clauses that deny statutory protections. This could lead to a presumption of worker status unless proven otherwise, impacting businesses reliant on non-employees. To learn more, read Alex Mizzi's article: https://ow.ly/X3Ss50ZY35z #WorkerStatus #EmploymentLaw #LegislationReform

We’re proud to share our Chambers and Partners UK 2027 results. This year, we have achieved the best results to date, and they reflect the sustained effort, collaboration and work of our specialisms and teams across the firm. We’ve expanded our presence with rankings in 19 practice areas, including four new additions and three promotions in Construction: Contentious, Construction: International Arbitration and Financial Crime: Individuals. Our individual rankings also saw meaningful progress, with 41 lawyers recognised, including 12 newly ranked individuals and seven promotions. As a firm, we’ve also seen continued growth, with four new practice area rankings: • Construction: Non-contentious – Band 5 • Corporate Crime & Investigations – Band 5 • Employment: Senior Executive – Band 5 • Intellectual Property – Band 6 Thank you to our clients for their feedback, continued trust and to everyone across the firm who contributed to this year's submissions. You can find all our rankings here: https://ow.ly/jQFb50ZXVOH #ChambersUK #LegalExcellence #FirmGrowth #Recognition

The Government plans to legislate restrictions on non-compete clauses in employment contracts to foster innovation. This follows previous proposals that failed to advance. Employers should prepare for potential changes while ensuring their contracts remain robust. Read Alex Mizzi's article to find out more: https://ow.ly/tPzg50ZXcSw #NonCompeteClauses #EmploymentLaw #Innovation

Chinese students in the UK may face unexpected legal risks due to cultural differences in laws. Understanding UK criminal law is essential to avoid serious consequences, including university disciplinary actions. Read Anthony Hanratty and Qing Miao's article to learn more: https://ow.ly/E3Ct50ZXcBu #CriminalLaw #InternationalStudents #LegalAdvice