Investor visas: an attractive solution?
The decline in Tier 1 investor visas comes as bad news for UK businesses. Our leading High Net Worth Immigration …
Natasha Etcell
The Charities Act 2022, explained: amending a corporate charity’s constitution
In this blog series, we untangle the Charities Act 2022 to pull out the key points your charity will need …
Right to Rent scheme – what new changes do landlords need to be aware of?
Under the revised Draft Code of Practice on right to rent, the Right to Rent scheme now also applies to …
30 days left to apply for EU Settlement Scheme Status: what do you need to know?
The UK is getting closer to its post Brexit era, with the critical date of 30 June 2021 fast approaching. …
Positive change: the outcomes of an unprecedented year
What is the impact of the pandemic on charity partnerships and collaboration? Listen to Liza Ramrayka, leading sector journalist, speak …
Our B Corp reaccreditation results are in…
We are delighted to share our B Corp reaccreditation results for 2020. Click the link below to view.
Bates Wells advises SigmaRoc plc on £125 million credit facility
Bates Wells was delighted to advise SigmaRoc plc, a heavy construction materials group active in the UK, Channel Islands and …
New UK immigration route: Frontier Worker Permit
On 10 December 2020, the Home Office released a new immigration route called the Frontier Worker permit. In a post …
A new Charity Governance Code
A new, refreshed Charity Governance Code has been launched today – with significant updates to the Diversity and Integrity principles …
Top tips for managing legacies when merging
One often overlooked element of the merger process is how to protect yourlegacy income. If, as part of the merger, …
Changes to VAT and charity advertising
HMRC has recently clarified its position on the VAT treatment of certain types of digital advertising. As background, under the …
Return to Retail and the Impact on Real Estate
Lockdown restrictions are at long last starting to ease. In England from 1 June schools and a limited number of …