How can you reduce the carbon output of your building?

With buildings and the construction sector a significant contributor to carbon emissions, now is the time to look at reducing …
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People Management: Chetal Patel on frontline workers during COVID-19

With the Home Office recently extending its list of frontline workers who will have their visa automatically extended as part …
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Thomson Reuters: Luke Fletcher interviewed on B Corps and the future of sustainable business

Luke Fletcher, Partner in our CHaSE team, has spoken with Thomson Reuters regarding B Corp status, sustainable business and the …
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2020 Stephen Lloyd Awards open for applications

The Bates Wells Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2020 Stephen Lloyd Awards have now opened and are welcoming …
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Legacies and Coronavirus: key things for you to consider

With the forecast that the coronavirus outbreak will significantly weaken the UK economy, this will inevitably impact legacy income. We …
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People Management: Paul Seath comments on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Insights from Paul Seath, partner in our employment team, have been featured in People Management’s coverage of the government’s Coronavirus …
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Coronavirus and right to work

UK Visas & Immigration (‘UKVI’) has announced temporary adjustments to its requirements for how employers conduct right-to-work checks during the …
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Commercial property aspects of the Coronavirus Act 2020

As part of the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic new extensive laws have passed through Parliament providing wide-ranging measures …
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Coronavirus and AGMs – Public and Private Companies

COVID-19 has caused and continues to cause unprecedented disruption. One possible consequence for both public and private companies is the …
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Announced changes to the Working Time Regulations – what do they mean for employers and workers?

Under the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR), workers are only allowed to carry over up to 1.6 weeks of leave …
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Breadwinners – supporting refugees one loaf of bread at a time

In our regular client focus, we take a look at the work of a winner of the Stephen Lloyd Awards, …
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Charity Trustee Duties: A Coronavirus Guide

During the coronavirus crisis, many charity trustees will want to be sure they are complying with their duties. This quick …
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