Updates

Legal solutions to the biodiversity crisis

Over the last 2 years (since Jan 2020) we have worked with a range of people including Michelle Meagher and Ben Metz to consider how the law can be used to provide solutions to tackle the biodiversity crisis. This work has focused mainly on the legal sector. However, there are lessons to be learnt from …
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Sustainability & Wellbeing in Real Estate

This research paper was produced by Shirah Mansaray, PHD candidate at University College London and supervised by Bates Wells partners. It dives into key themes around sustainability and wellbeing in real estate by drawing upon research and case studies from key industry stakeholders. We’re pleased to share a copy of the full paper, as well …
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2021 Faith-based update

Download our yearly round-up of useful tips for faith-based organisations In this edition, we cover: Read our Faith Based Update here. For an important update to Aisha Choudhry’s article on major changes to UK immigration law over the last year in light of both Brexit and the pandemic, please see the recent U-Turn in Home …
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U-turn in Home Office policy

Temporary Covid-19 adjusted right to work checks remain in place until 20 June 2021 Following lobbying from immigration practitioners, employers and various employment groups, the Home Office has confirmed today (12 May 2021) that temporary Covid-19 adjusted right to work checks will now end on 20 June 2021 (inclusive). What do you need to know? …
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Real estate update: Break rights and the pandemic

When your current office space is no longer required, your organisation might want to utilise the break right to bring a lease to an end early. For this to be successful, you must strictly adhere to any pre-conditions set out in the lease for the exercise of the break right. To help you do this, …
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After Brexit, how attractive is the UK investor visa?

The pandemic has shaken up investment visa programmes. In Wealth Briefing, members of our immigration team (ranked Band 1, Chambers UK 2021) look at the current market, what has changed for HNW’s in the EU, and where it leaves UK attractiveness. Noting that the number of Tier 1 investor visas issued in the UK has …
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A brave new world: It’s state aid but not (quite) as we know it…

Following Brexit and the end of the transition period the UK has now committed to a new subsidy control regime in accordance with the new EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, to replace the EU state aid regime. All organisations which might give or receive subsidies from UK Government funds – including central and local government, …
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Preventing charity fraud

Recent research shows that charities are increasingly aware of the risk of fraud and defences are improving, but some charities still have much to do. In this guest article, Alan Bryce, Head of Development, Counter Fraud and Cybercrime at the Charity Commission for England & Wales reports on the work the commission is doing to …
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Bates Wells immigration lawyer contributes to Third Sector Updates

Chetal Patel, partner in our Immigration Team, has taken part in the latest edition of Third Sector’s Updates series. Speaking to Emily Burt, deputy editor of Third Sector, Chetal spoke on the subject of whether or not charities are ready to deal with the potential impact of Brexit on their immigration arrangements. In a brief …
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What’s new at the Charity Commission?

Emma Knuckey reports on recent developments at the Charity Commission.
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Real Estate: News in Brief and Recent Deals

We provide a roundup of the Real Estate departments recent deals and news in the sector. Click here to read the full article. 
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Illegal workers: Employers warned as quarterly figures released

UK Visas & Immigration (“UKVI”) has published its quarterly report showing the number of civil penalties for illegal workers found in each region of the UK between 1 October and 31 December 2018 (“the specified period”). During the specified period, the London & South East region was found to have the highest number and greatest …
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