Karen Collins

In the creative industry and need to travel to the UK?

The UK offers many different routes for those working in the creative industry, each with its own requirements and restrictions. It’s important that the purpose of your trip is carefully considered to ensure that the right route is utilised. Here are your options…
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Overview of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill

Eleonor Duhs, partner and head of Data Privacy at Bates Wells LLP, provides an overview the Retained EU Law Bill and its implications for Lexis Nexis. On 22 September 2022, the government introduced to parliament the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. Referred to previously as the ‘Brexit Freedoms Bill’, the legislation intends to …
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Strategic litigation – we want to help you tackle the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis

Our litigation and public & regulatory teams are focused on helping clients on their journey to create a widespread positive impact for people and the planet. Addressing the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis isn’t something that will happen overnight, but we are actively looking for ways in which we can make a real difference. We …
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The end of adjusted right to work checks: how to carry out a right to work check from 1 October 2022

From 1 October 2022, the transitional arrangements for right to work checks have ended, meaning employers can no longer rely on a Covid-19 adjusted check. Checks must now be done using one of the following methods: Manual right to work checksThe Home Office online checking serviceIdentity Document Validation Technology (“IDVT”) via the services of an …
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Bates Wells supports long-standing client Entrepreneur First C.I.C. on the restructuring of Code First Girls to facilitate the next stage in its growth

Bates Wells has advised Entrepreneur First C.I.C. on their restructuring of Code First Girls in connection with the business receiving incoming Series A investment of £4.5million Code First Girls was founded in 2011 by Alice Bentinck MBE and Matt Clifford MBE, who also co-founded start-up accelerator Entrepreneur First, and provides the skills, space and inspiration …
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Drawing on lived experience: four questions for social enterprises

Hiring or consulting people with direct experience of the issues an organisation tackles is often seen as good equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practice. But there are a few things to consider to truly value and make the most of diverse life experiences. Samara Lawrence, Associate at Bates Wells, addresses four key questions for organisations …
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The Charities Act 2022, Explained: catch up on the full series

What does your charity need to know about the New Act? Our blog series untangles the key issues across a range of topics to pull out the points your charity should understand, action now and plan for. Catch up with the latest blogs in the series – we’ve included the expected implementation dates, but you …
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B Corps: Driving your purpose & impact

As the first law firm in the UK to certify as a B Corp, we bring first-hand insight and experience to our legal advice. Are you on the journey towards empowering your organisation to do business in a way that is values-driven, as well as profitable? As the first law firm in the UK to …
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We join the nation as it mourns the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

We join the nation as it mourns the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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The importance of competition law compliance for trade associations and accreditation bodies

It’s well established that trade associations must comply with competition law – both in respect of their internal rules of membership and how they engage with their members and non-members. Investigations by competition regulators are however relatively rare. Earlier in the summer, the Office of the Rail Regulator (ORR), which has competition law as well …
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Law Firms and The B Corp Movement

B Corps are a group of businesses that are actively working to make business a force for good. They seek to address society’s greatest challenges and to build a more inclusive economy. To qualify for B Corp Status, companies must consider the effect of their decisions on all of their stakeholders: shareholders, staff, the wider …
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Charity investment: what do the latest legal developments mean for trustees?

The Butler-Sloss case clarifies current law surrounding ethical charity investment. More emphasis is now being placed on charity trustees to balance financial and non-financial considerations. The recent High Court Judgement recognises that potential conflicts with charitable objects could exist across the investment universe, however it is for trustees to use their own discretion to decide …
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