Updates

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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Fundraising update

The first few months of 2017 have seen further developments in the regulation of fundraising following a turbulent 2016. Lawrence Simanowitz summarises the key changes. Click here to read the full artilce.
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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 2016 (“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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Subsidy Control: the next chapter

What’s next for public bodies and their grantees in the UK? Lindsay Draffan and Suhan Rajkumar explain what’s next for public bodies and their grantees in the UK. This briefing is relevant for public authorities and any beneficiaries of public subsidies (e.g. direct grants, loans and guarantees) such as charities, social enterprises and SMEs. After …
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Subsidy Control: the next chapter

What’s next for public bodies and their grantees in the UK? Lindsay Draffan and Suhan Rajkumar explain what’s next for public bodies and their grantees in the UK. This briefing is relevant for public authorities and any beneficiaries of public subsidies (e.g. direct grants, loans and guarantees) such as charities, social enterprises and SMEs. After …
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Coronavirus and UK Immigration: FAQs

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause disruption for UK visa holders and their employers, we are ready to help you understand the ever-changing immigration system. From visa applications and tribunals, through to Skilled Worker sponsorship concerns and rights to work, our expert team of immigration lawyers are on hand to help you. See below …
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