Creating impact: Bates Wells recognised by The Times Best Law Firms 2023
We’ve been commended by The Times Best Law Firms 2023 for our work for charities, employment and immigration. Key highlights included …
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We join the nation as it mourns the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We join the nation as it mourns the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Law Firms and The B Corp Movement
B Corps are a group of businesses that are actively working to make business a force for good. They seek …
Charity investment: what do the latest legal developments mean for trustees?
The Butler-Sloss case clarifies current law surrounding ethical charity investment. More emphasis is now being placed on charity trustees to …
Purpose and law firms – a contradiction in terms or the future of the profession?
For Bates Wells, being a B Corp means that we always strive to do the right thing and help our …
Bates Wells honoured as a Best for the World™ B Corp of 2022!
Bates Wells has been named a 2022 Best for the World™ B Corp, in recognition of its exceptional positive impact …
Bates Wells recognises challenges faced by transgender employees when seeking to evidence a right to work
Our immigration team are working to persuade UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to close a gap in their guidance for …
UK Electoral Commission head to join law firm Bates Wells as consultant
Bob Posner, until recently the chief executive of the Electoral Commission, is joining law firm Bates Wells’ top-ranked Politics, Elections …
Bates Wells acts in landmark High Court ruling allowing trustees to prioritise climate change mitigation over financial returns in investments
A landmark High Court ruling today has confirmed that trustees of charitable trusts are allowed to prioritise the climate change …
Bates Wells attends Better Business Day in Westminster
The 20th April marked a year since the launch of the Better Business campaign, which calls for the introduction of …
Bates Wells appoints new partner, Nirav Patel, to join corporate practice
We’re delighted to welcome Nirav Patel as a partner in our Corporate practice, where he will strengthen the firm’s M&A …
Bates Wells’ 2022 partner promotions; 42% of partnership now women; 39% of partnership works part time
Bates Wells has promoted three women to its partnership, bringing the total partner headcount to 33, 14 of whom are …