Boris Johnson’s resignation and data protection reform: a moment of challenge for UK data adequacy?
Our head of Data and Privacy, Eleonor Duhs, considers what Johnson’s resignation could mean for upcoming legislative changes. Following Boris …
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UK Electoral Commission head to join law firm Bates Wells as consultant
Bob Posner, until recently the chief executive of the Electoral Commission, is joining law firm Bates Wells’ top-ranked Politics, Elections …
Immigration Update: Only three more months to go…
Only three more months to go until the transitional arrangements for right to work checks end on 30 September 2022. …
Is the government’s legislative agenda creating risks for the UK economy?
The free flow of personal data across borders is essential to the modern economy. But reforms to our data protection …
Talking governance: emotional intelligence
In difficult times, third-sector organisations can take a lead in tackling complex issues, through prioritising relationships and understanding the emotional …
The new Subsidy Control Act – your FAQs answered
Lindsay Draffan and Suhan Rajkumar are here to untangle the new Subsidy Control Act and explain what it could mean …
Bates Wells appoints new partner, Nirav Patel, to join corporate practice
We’re delighted to welcome Nirav Patel as a partner in our Corporate practice, where he will strengthen the firm’s M&A …
Managing investigations: a guide for charities
Investigations and inquiries are a difficult fact of life for charities, social enterprises and other public interest organisations. What are …
Mitigation, not litigation: let us help you avoid costly disputes
Our dispute resolution health check can identify and remedy potential issues that could cause you a problem in the future. …
Responding to a humanitarian crises – legal issues
Charities across the sector have been taking action to respond to the war in Ukraine and have been encountering some …
Bates Wells’ 2022 partner promotions; 42% of partnership now women; 39% of partnership works part time
Bates Wells has promoted three women to its partnership, bringing the total partner headcount to 33, 14 of whom are …
After Brexit, how attractive is the UK investor visa?
The pandemic has shaken up investment visa programmes. In Wealth Briefing, members of our immigration team (ranked Band 1, Chambers …