A brave new world: It’s state aid but not (quite) as we know it…
Following Brexit and the end of the transition period the UK has now committed to a new subsidy control regime …
Karen Collins
Covid jab: what do you need to know from an HR perspective?
Since the announcement of the government’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, several UK employers have stated that they will be setting up …
Diversity in action: A guide for charities – creating change
The work of our client, Blueprint for All (formerly the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust) is an example of how diversity …
Mergers: salvage or sense?
Lawrence Simanowitz, partner at Bates Wells, recently shared his observations on the surprising lack of increase in the number of …
Diversity in action: A guide for charities – governance
The Charity Governance Code is recognised by the Charity Commission as the standard for effective charity governance and boards of …
Real estate update: Repurposing your office space
Office space is often a large expense, so now is a good time to review whether your space still meets …
Real estate update: Rent reductions – mitigate the impact of Covid-19
With the significant economic impact of Covid-19 and the associated closure measures, many organisations are having to modify their strategies …
Bates Wells is listed in the Escape 100 for a second year running
The Escape 100 list represents the purposeful organisations that are leading the way in putting their people and our planet …
Accuracy is crucial for drafters of legacies when naming charities – we explain why in Charity Finance.
Leticia Jennings, partner, reviews a recent dispute regarding misnamed charities in an ambiguous will. What are the lessons learned and …
Diversity in action: A guide for charities – membership charities
When you want to make positive changes to promote greater diversity within your membership or trustee body, you need to …
Diversity in action: A guide for charities – back to basics
Is discrimination ever lawful? The second article in our diversity in action guide gives a brief introduction to the legislation …
Bates Wells is the first law firm to adopt the Halo Code
The Halo Code explicitly protects employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, …