Spotlight 2024
Our annual charity conference
The world of business is changing
Learn more about our Corporate servicesWebinar | The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 – a practical approach
This webinar takes a practical approach to help your organisation to implement the relevant changes to data protection law made by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. The topics we cover include: By the end of the webinar you will be better able to explain the main changes to your organisation (whether you …
Publishing and AI – recent developments
Richard Marke, head of Bates Wells’ Corporate and Commercial team, recently spoke at the International Federation of Computer Law Associations (IFCLA) conference in Madrid on the topic of the ongoing battle between artificial intelligence (AI) companies and the publishing industry. Here we summarise the key developments he highlighted. It is generally acknowledged that AI developers …
The downstream impact of Finch v Surrey County Council, one year on
Last week marked one year since the landmark decision in R (Finch) v Surrey County Council, a challenge to Surrey’s decision to allow the expansion of an onshore oil well site. In its June 2024 judgment, the Supreme Court held that, in its decision, the Council should have weighed “downstream” greenhouse gas emissions. These would …
Using the law to create change – a new guide for charities and campaigning groups
In partnership with NEON, this new guide explains how your organisation can use the law to create meaningful change. Legal action is rarely enough to drive systemic change on its own, but the law can be a powerful tool for purpose-driven organisations, especially when combined with other tactics within a broader campaign strategy. The guide …
UK creative visas: festival season challenges?
In March 2025 the performer FKA twigs hit the headlines for having to pull out of her North American tour at the eleventh hour, blaming her team for not securing her US visa in time. US visas are often known for complexity and high costs, but how does the UK compare? The UK’s rich and …
Webinar | Planning and navigating collective redundancies: A practical guide | 10 July 2025
Collective redundancy processes remain one of the most legally sensitive and operationally complex challenges for employers. In this one-hour webinar, we’ll combine legal insights with practical tools, helping you to manage collective redundancy exercises with clarity and confidence, as well as ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and maintaining best practice throughout. Topics we’ll cover include: Who …
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