7 lessons from the Cathay Pacific security breach
Earlier this year (4 March 2020), Cathay Pacific was fined £500,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a data …
Natasha Etcell
A VAT wish list
Brexit signals an end to the UK’s ties with the European Union VAT regime. Our tax expert Bill Lewis asks …
Real Estate Update Spring 2020
This update was drafted before the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on climate change and its impacts, in particular on how …
Coronavirus pandemic: Chetal Patel answers immigration FAQs for Thomson Reuters Practical Law
Chetal Patel, partner, has contributed an explainer to Thomson Reuters Practical Law portal on what COVID-19 means for the UK’s …
Behaviour matters – understanding the emotional drivers
Understanding the emotional drivers behind behaviours can help chief executives and trustees to lead effectively and make good decisions. Tesse …
COVID-19 – Financial implications for the education sector and potential support available
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in drastic changes to the education sector which have required phenomenal flexibility and dedication from …
Is furlough an option for organisations in receipt of public funds?
Despite the government guidance being updated on 9 April 2020, uncertainty as to whether or not organisations in receipt of …
How can companies preserve business and incentivise employees during these uncertain times?
Bates Wells outlines some issues for consideration for companies planning for the future of their business, as well as the …
School closures and Covid 19 – What are the data protection implications of engaging with children online?
Covid 19 has had a profound effect on how we interact with the people around us – in our personal …
Changing your charity’s structure
We often advise clients seeking to change from an unincorporated structure into a corporate charity. Lucy Rhodes explains what’s involved.
City Bridge Trust’s coronavirus fund receives £7 million injection to support London’s civil society
The City of London Corporation’s charitable funder, City Bridge Trust* has received a £7 million grant from The National Lottery …
Government announces independent review of judicial review
On Friday (31 July 2020) the Government launched an independent review to examine whether there is a need to reform …