Super priority services available for more visa applications made from within the UK

In a welcome move the Home Office has recently expanded its list of applications that are now eligible for priority …
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The Impact Real Estate Forum launches – sharing best practice, premises enhancing positive impact

Bates Wells is leading the charge to help commercial organisations that want to create a positive impact on society and …
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The Triple Bottom Line Q&A Series – People

In our Triple Bottom Line Q&A Series, we will be talking to B Corps about what ‘people, planet and profit’ …
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Positive change: a podcast

What is the impact of the pandemic on charity partnerships and collaboration? Listen to Liza Ramrayka, leading sector journalist, speak …
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Key points to consider for the appointment of non-executive directors of listed or quoted companies

We’ve summarised some of the key points to consider when documenting the terms of appointment. Corporate governance remains a top …
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Government publishes response to Law Commission report on Technical Issues in Charity Law

On 22 March, the government published its long-awaited response to the Law Commission’s September 2017 report, Technical Issues in Charity …
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Making money in your sleep? The Supreme Court rules on national minimum wage entitlement for carers working sleep-in shifts.

The Supreme Court has reached a decision in Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake , which will have ramifications across the …
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To advertise or not advertise a role? What does the Home Office expect?

Find out what has changed in light of updated immigration guidance for employers, published by the Home Office. On 16 …
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Bates Wells provides “invaluable advice” throughout the sale of the RCOG’s world-class academic research journal

This transaction demonstrates Bates Wells’ growing expertise in the healthcare sector and the international reach of our M&A practice.  Bates Wells’ …
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Press covers Bates Wells’ Supreme Court win over Uber

Following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that Uber drivers are workers, Paul Jennings and Rachel Mathieson have been speaking to …
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NCVO launches its “Rebalancing the Relationship” report on charities and collaborative working

The report is a thought-provoking read for any charities and social enterprises who work in collaboration (or are thinking about …
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Employees working abroad: your complete guide

During the Covid-19 pandemic, a number of UK employers have permitted employees to work in other jurisdictions – but what …
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