Abbiss Cadres ranked among leading firms once again by prestigious independent guide

Abbiss Cadres ranked among leading firms once again by prestigious independent guide
Following on from its earlier success, Abbiss Cadres has once again received recognition with a rating in the section for leading UK employee share plans practices in the prestigious guide to the UK legal profession, Chambers UK 2010 edition. […]

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International Assignments: Important changes to the UK’s points-based immigration system

The UK Border Agency (“UKBA”) has published changes to the points-based immigration system together with amended guidance for employers and education providers who sponsor migrant workers and students.
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Compensation & Benefits: UK income tax and social security – the new realities

We look at the new tax rates in force from April 2010 as well as the new rules on tax relief for pension contributions. Changes to the UK tax system taking effect from 6 April 2010 significantly increase the tax burden on those earning over £100,000, with some paying income tax at a 60% rate.  […]

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Employment: Mentoring scheme to increase numbers of female non-executive directors in FTSE

An initiative sponsored by BP and MWM Consulting, “Women for Boards” was announced on 23rd September.  The scheme aims to address the massive under-representation of women on the boards of Britain’s top companies by providing mentoring by experienced female non-executive directors […]

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