Impact governance: 7 essentials for governing a purpose-driven business

Your corporate purpose is your compass, guiding your profitability and your business’ wider impact on the world. In defining what …
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New Year, New Act: Subsidy Control

After what has seemed for many of us to be a ‘long haul’ (no mean feat in lawyerly terms), as …
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What’s on the horizon for HR directors in 2023? Q&A with Paul Seath and Paul Jennings, partners in the employment team at Bates Wells

It looks like the unsettled market conditions are here to stay for a little longer and will continue as we …
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Unlocking restricted funds: our top tips

In this cost-of-living crisis, many charities will be looking at whether they can unlock their restricted funds and endowments to …
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What’s on the horizon for immigration law? Q&A with Chetal Patel, our new Head of Immigration at Bates Wells

It looks like the unsettled market conditions are set to continue as we head into 2023. What does this mean …
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Bates Wells Impact Report 2022

It’s been another busy year at Bates Wells and we continue to live through interesting times. Martin Bunch, our Managing …
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Changes to the guidance on sponsoring migrant workers: What do employers need to know?

The Home Office recently made several changes to the guidance on sponsoring migrant workers. Overall, these are positive changes for …
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Impact real estate: Embracing the change in the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (“MEES”)

The next deadline under the MEES Regulations is 1 April 2023. While many articles outline the penalties of not meeting …
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Getting your property strategy fit for a sustainable future | Watch again

The pandemic, hybrid working, the climate emergency and the current economic crisis have all left charities considering what they really …
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5 minute people and workplace update

Would you like a host of simple ideas which will help you add maximum value to your organisation? Paul Seath’s …
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The power of business: How your company can support people and the planet in the cost of living crisis

As the cost of living crisis unfolds, the UK’s businesses will experience it in different ways – but all face …
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HR Clinic: Managing the impact of the cost of living crisis

These monthly sessions held with the Heritage Alliance are led by Paul Seath, Partner, and Damian Ward, Senior Associate, in …
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