The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 – A refresher of the changes to UK data protection law and developments to date
What has happened so far? It has been a year since the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA”) received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025. Now that all of the data protection provisions have come into force, with various new pieces of ICO Guidance to supplement them, we wanted to take the opportunity to give …
Why media tech is central to the UK’s tech and talent strategy
Media tech, where creative industries, digital platforms, adtech, createch, gaming and AI-enabled content are rapidly converging, plays a big part in the UK’s tech strategy. But alongside long-term investment in infrastructure and innovation, the UK needs to deepen its pool of world class AI researchers and engineers. The talent is scarce, highly mobile and decisive …
Webinar | Getting ready for the IFR licensing regime | 15 July 2026
The IFR has published its final licensing documentation and the application process for club licences is due to open in November. Football clubs need to use this period to build solid foundations before the application window opens. Bates Wells advised Fair Game, the fan-led coalition that campaigned persistently and effectively for meaningful reform of …
Managing charity financial distress: key takeaways from our roundtable
Following on from our March webinar on Managing Financial Difficulties, Bates Wells and FRP Advisory hosted a Financial Management Roundtable on the 10th June which explored the challenges facing charities in the current funding environment. There was a particular focus on trustee duties in distress, early warning signs of financial difficulty, and practical approaches to …
Strategic M&A for Awarding Organisations: a practical legal guide to doing it safely
Mergers and acquisitions can help Awarding Organisations (AOs) scale, enter new markets, and broaden their qualification portfolios, but they also introduce real legal, regulatory, and governance risk if they’re not planned carefully. Because most AOs are also charities, you’ll usually need to navigate both the Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition and charity law. This article …
Real Estate – Summer reflections and looking ahead
In May, over 16,000 real estate professionals attended this year’s UKREiiF conference. A driving conversation was what is on the horizon for the industry. Key themes included: Looking ahead, regulatory changes affecting the industry include: Attending conferences such as UKREiiF allows us to get a good handle on the issues affecting the industry and the …
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