In the news: Chetal Patel comments on new UK migrant rules
Following Home Secretary James Cleverly’s announcement on the 4th December of the government’s intention to cut migration numbers with a …
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Driving purpose AND driving economic recovery….read on to find out more
Last week saw the launch of a new report produced in collaboration by leading think tank Demos and B Lab …
Creating impact: Bates Wells recognised by The Times Best Law Firms 2024
We’ve been commended by The Times Best Law Firms 2024 for our work for administrative and public law, charities, employment …
Net zero and the government U-turn – what will you do?
The government announcement on 20 September 2023 has derailed several climate change commitments including in relation to reducing carbon emissions from …
Increase in Home Office fees from 4 October
The government announced in July 2023 that they intended to significantly increase visa and nationality application fees this autumn.With effect from 4 …
Fuelling positive change: NCVO launches new campaign encouraging charities to divest from fossil fuels
NCVO has launched a campaign encouraging charities to ‘consider moving investments away from businesses involved in the extraction, production, transportation, …
In the news: Paul Jennings speaks on the risk of substitution clauses in contracts
A recent Sunday Times investigation found that app-based food delivery companies allow couriers to let out their profiles, but often …
In the news: Chetal Patel on the rise in non-EU immigration to UK
Partner and Head of Immigration Chetal Patel was quoted in People Management, Personnel Today and I News last week for …
FAQ: How Bates Wells’ Parliamentary Agent could help your statutory not-for-profit
After a rigorous application process, Bates Wells’ Mark Abbott has become a “Roll A” Parliamentary Agent, meaning Bates Wells is now one of a …
UKVI refuses to commit to closing loophole for transgender individuals in right-to-work checks guidance
Employers are required to carry out right to work checks for any new employee or for an existing employee on …
Remembering Andrew Phillips, founder of Bates Wells
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our founder, Andrew Phillips, Baron Phillips of Sudbury. Andrew died peacefully …
Bates Wells Equity Pay Report 2022
At Bates Wells we aim to create a strong sense of belonging through our culture, which enables everyone across the …