Homeworking and hybrid working: the legal aspects
There’s plenty of content out there dealing with the approach employers can take to home or hybrid working. But what …
Natasha Etcell
A Letter to the Earth
In the run up to COP26, we have teamed up with Business Declares and Letters to the Earth to help …
Bates Wells advises Eyoto Group Limited on a series of bridging investments
Bates Wells Corporate Finance team advises optical technology business Eyoto Group Limited on a series of bridging investments. Bates Wells …
Charities going digital: top 10 data privacy tips
Is your charity moving into new digital ventures? At the beginning of this year Charity Finance Group reported on widespread …
Contractual obligations and Covid-19
Despite many reasons for optimism in the UK, Covid-19 continues to cause problems for millions of people. Although the UK …
What to look for in a dispute resolution and litigation team
There is a misconception that you only need a lawyer who is adept at resolving disputes or litigation when all …
Ten top tips for SMEs considering applying for a sponsor licence
Will you need to consider applying for a sponsor licence in order to attract and retain key talent following the …
Charity and social enterprise update: trustees in the spotlight
The recent Kids Company case – in which the Official Receiver challenged the actions of the trustees and CEO of …
The answer to the European Super League fiasco? The Better Business Act.
Benjamin Thomas gives his thoughts on the issue at the heart of the European Super League: shareholder primacy. On Sunday, …
B Corps – Recruiting and retaining your people
Acquiring, retaining and developing talent is fundamental to the success of any organisation. As B Corps, the way in which …
Diversity in action: A guide for charities – a focus on reasonable adjustments
Employers need to be aware of the rules around reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees. Recognised as a ‘cornerstone’ …
Charity Financials: Bates Wells acts for more top UK charities than any other law firm
Charity Financials’ latest directory recognises Bates Wells as the top UK law firm in the sector. Charity Financials’ Top 3000 …