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Ranked as a top-tier firm by the legal directories, we pride ourselves on being the opposite of the ‘factory firm’. Smaller but mightier than city-based alternatives, we bring deep insight, intelligence and courage to apply, test and develop the law. We enjoy our reputation for being fearless and we are proud of our outstanding track record for success.
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Student and Worker visa applications from certain nationalities will now be automatically refused under the so-called Visa Brake announced by the government in March 2026. Associate Solicitor Karma Hickman discusses this development with colleague Armin Houshmand, a paralegal in the Immigration Team at Bindmans.
They also look at changes implementing a higher level English test for settlement applicants, which is moving up from B1 to B2, as well as a tougher character requirement in cases where people have been given a suspended sentence of 12 months or more. Please note the character requirement took effect on 22 March 2026 and not 26 March 2026 as stated.
This Bindmans blog offers a more detailed overview of the developments announced in March 2026
https://www.bindmans.com/news-insights/blogs/what-do-the-march-2026-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-mean-for-you/
In this week's episode of Immigration Unpacked with Bindmans, Karma Hickman and Vincent Palfi discuss the Government's proposals to cut the period of time people recognised as refugees are allowed to stay in the UK that took effect on 2 March 2026.
Further detail can be found in the Bindmans Immigration Team blog on a number of changes taking effect in March 2026 here - https://www.bindmans.com/news-insights/blogs/what-do-the-march-2026-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-mean-for-you/
The Employment Rights Act 2025 became law on 18 December 2025 with major reforms to employment law being phased in over the next two years, including to SSP from 6 April 2026.
In this episode, Natalie Loader, partner in our Immigration team, is joined by Roshan Dykes, solicitor in our Employment team.
Together, they explore the upcoming reforms to the statutory sick pay (SSP) regime, set to take effect on 6 April 2026. They also discuss the implications for employers, including those with Home Office licences to sponsor employees in the UK.
Airlines will shortly start enforcing Electronic Travel Authorisation rules for those visiting the UK who don’t normally need visas.
Jenni Whitaker and Karma Hickman, immigration lawyers at Bindmans, discuss what this means for people who are also British citizens. This group will now have to show a UK passport or certificate of entitlement in order to travel to the UK, rather than simply using their overseas passport to enter as visitors via the eGates, which many have done until now.
Jenni shares her experiences as a dual Finnish national and also talks about potential problems for EU-based individuals flying to the UK. The 3million FAQ link raised by Jenni in the episode can be found here: https://the3million.org.uk/faq/dual-which-passport-booking.
Jenni and Karma also talked about electronic certificates of entitlement. For clarification, these go live on 26 February 2026 and you can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-roa-guidance/form-roa-guidance-accessible-version#digital-certificate
This podcast is for information purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.
Please note that Information covered in this podcast was current at the time of recording on 3 February 2026 and is subject to change
Bindmans Partner Natalie Loader and her colleague Karma Hickman look ahead to 2026, exploring some of the key changes in store.
Topics discussed include the rollout of tougher provisions for refugees, the introduction of ETAs becoming compulsory, the launch of the Earned Settlement scheme, the expansion of eVisas, and more challenging English language tests.
This podcast is for information purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.
Please note that Information covered in this podcast was current at the time of recording on 9 January 2026 and is subject to change
Last year brought some major changes to the UK’s immigration landscape.
Bindmans Partner Natalie Loader and her colleague Karma Hickman look at how 2025 unfolded, from the introduction of eVisas at the start of the year, through changes to the Skilled Worker route and the suspension of family reunion applications, wrapping up with the hike in the Immigration Skills Charge in December.
This podcast is for information purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.
Please note that Information covered in this podcast was current at the time of recording on 9 January 2026 and is subject to change
Indefinite Leave to Remain and ‘earned settlement’ – Immigration Unpacked #4
A new section of the Immigration Rules, ‘Part Suitability’, came into force on 11 November 2025. For many categories of visa, little will change, but for some family and human-rights based applications, this could make a huge difference.
Roberta Haslam and Karma Hickman, immigration lawyers at Bindmans, discuss the implications for people applying for Partner Visas who have overstayed or who have convictions.
This podcast is for information purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.
Please note that Information covered in this podcast was current at the time of recording on 18 November 2025 and is subject to change.
The government has been automatically extending some people’s pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme for a while.
However, it’s now starting to look properly at those cases and people are at risk of curtailment where they don’t meet the requirements for an upgrade to settlement.
Elisabeth Attwood and Karma Hickman, immigration lawyers at Bindmans, discuss what this means and what people can do about this.
Please note this podcast is for information purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.
Please note that Information covered in this podcast was current at the time of recording on 7 November 2025 and is subject to change
Indefinite Leave to Remain – what’s on the horizon following the government’s September announcements?
The government plans to extend the period of time people need to live in the UK in order qualify for settlement from 5 years to 10 years.
However it has also said a points-based assessment could affect the length of that period, with relevant factors including work, NI contributions, good English, a clean criminal record and “giving back to the community”.
Ahead of a consultation planned for later this year, Bindmans Head of Business Immigration, Tanya Goldfarb, discusses what we know so far with colleague Karma Hickman.
Please note this podcast is for information purposes only. This is not lega advice and should not be relied on as such.
In this episode of Let's have a conversation about... Krishna Santra, partner in our Employment team, discusses key considerations for employers when it comes to employees taking long term sickness absences.
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In part one of our Family Law webinar series, Melissa Arnold and Maeve Lucey of the Bindmans LLP Family and Matrimonial team and Jo O'Sullivan of O'Sullivan Family Law are joined by guest speaker Nasstassia Hylton of 1GC Family Law to discuss the following topics:
- The cost of living crisis and what it means for clients
- Legal fees and transparency
- What's going on with the court?
- Good to know law and recent cases
For more information about our Family and Matrimonial services, visit our website here: https://www.bindmans.com/legal-services/individual/family-and-matrimonial/
Join Krishna Santra, partner in our Employment team, as she discusses some key considerations for employers when dealing with sexual harassment claims.
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In the third and final podcast of their Good Divorce Week 2022 series, Melissa Arnold and Maeve Lucey from the Bindmans Family and Matrimonial team discuss financial arrangements that might need to be made alongside a divorce.
For more information about the Family and Matrimonial team and the services they offer, visit our website: https://www.bindmans.com/legal-services/individual/family-and-matrimonial/
Join Melissa Arnold and Maeve Lucey from the Bindmans Family and Matrimonial team for the next instalment of their Good Divorce Week 2022 series, as they discuss some frequently asked questions regarding divorce procedure.
For more information about the Family and Matrimonial team and the services they offer, visit our website: www.bindmans.com/legal-services/i…and-matrimonial/
Join Melissa Arnold and Maeve Lucey from the Bindmans Family and Matrimonial team for part one of their Good Divorce Week 2022 series. In this episode, Melissa and Maeve discuss what Good Divorce Week is, and why this annual campaign spearheaded by Resolution is so important, as well as providing an introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution.
For more information about the Family and Matrimonial team and the services they offer, visit our website: https://www.bindmans.com/legal-services/individual/family-and-matrimonial/
Unfortunately, redundancies are a fact of commercial life. Join Krishna Santra, partner in our Employment team, as she discusses what employers should keep in mind when making staff redundant.
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Join Krishna Santra, partner in our Employment team, as she discusses how employers should handle menopause in the workplace to ensure the retention of staff.
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Join Krishna Santra, partner in our Employment team, as she outlines how an employer should handle the disciplinary and grievances process.
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Theodora Middleton joins us to discuss the judicial review challenge brought by Reclaim These Streets over the Metropolitan Police’s handling of a proposed vigil in memory of Sarah Everard, and in opposition of violence against women. Theodora discusses the details of this case and the impact she expects it to have in the future.
Since this podcast was recorded, the Metropolitan Police's application to appeal has been refused.
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