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Clarkslegal is one of the founding members of TAGLaw, a leading international alliance of high-quality, independent law firms, which gives us access to a worldwide network of excellent legal experts.

Through TAGLaw our clients can be assured of getting advice from 9,500 trusted reliable professionals in over 90 countries. We can also reach a trusted network of UK firms and specialists for support.

Founded in 1998, TAGLaw members are carefully chosen based on their reputation and record, and on recommendations from existing members. Applicants undergo a rigorous screening process prior to invitation to the alliance, and are ultimately reviewed and approved by the TAGLaw Advisory Board.

TAGLaw was recently ranked by Chambers & Partners as an ‘Elite’ legal alliance – the highest ranking awarded to legal networks and alliances – in the publication’s annual Global rankings guide for the seventh time.

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  • 01 August 2019
  • Employment

Enhance redundancy protections for pregnant women and new parents

It is estimated that up to 54,000 women a year lose their jobs as a result of pregnancy or maternity discrimination with 37% of women feeling isolated to the point of resignation following a return from maternity leave.The law already specifically protects employees from unfavourable treatment because they are pregnant or on maternity leave, at any time from the beginning of the pregnancy to their return to work after maternity leave.

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  • 30 July 2019
  • Brexit

Processing times for the EU Settlement Scheme application

The EU Settlement Scheme is now fully operational and with Brexit as a top agenda item for the new Prime Minister, we expect a surge in these applications. So how long do these applications take?

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  • 27 July 2019
  • Employment

Brexit and TUPE

We’re nearing October and it’s still unclear what the UK’s withdrawal agreement with the EU will look like or if one will exist at all!

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  • 25 July 2019
  • Immigration

Acceptance to MAC’s expansion to Shortage Occupation List

The Government has announced that it has accepted the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) in respect of the expansion of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). The Shortage Occupation List is an important exemption for Sponsors when sponsoring migrant workers under Tier 2 of the Points-Based System.

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  • 24 July 2019
  • Immigration

Ancestry Visa

If you are a Commonwealth Citizen with an ancestral link to the UK through one or more of your grandparents, then it is likely to be the case that you will be eligible to apply for an ancestry visa to allow you to live and work in the UK.

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  • 23 July 2019
  • Employment

The Flexible Working Bill – should we all work flexibly?

Last week, the Flexible Working Bill received its second reading in the House of Commons. The Bill, if passed, would require all employers to offer flexible working automatically, unless specific circumstances apply.