Independent schools – top tips when considering a merger
The government has recently announced its plans to introduce VAT on independent school fees from January 2025, as well as …
Updates
Employers’ guide to eVisas – all you need to know
As the UK government continues to phase out physical immigration documents in favour of digital eVisas, it’s important that employers …
Transition to a fully digital system – changes to guidance on eVisas and BRPs
On 6 August 2024 the guidance for eVisas changed to state that anyone with a BRP can now create a …
Legal Update: The Office for Students requires higher education providers to improve protection from harassment and sexual misconduct
On 31 July 2024, the Office for Students (the “OfS”) published a new ongoing condition of registration (the “New Condition”) …
Labour’s private school tax plan: what comes next?
On 29 July 2024, the government published its long-promised plans to apply 20% VAT on private school fees and to …
Equality case law roundup: Bailey, Sutcliffe and Orwin
It has been a busy two weeks for equality and discrimination lawyers, with three recent judgments (one from the Employment …
Clarity is key: what you need to know about the FCA’s anti-greenwashing rule and guidance
The FCA’s anti-greenwashing rule, which has been introduced into the Environmental, Social and Governance Sourcebook section of the FCA Handbook, …
Realise your purpose: Increasing social mobility and diversity in the workplace
Realise Your Purpose is a Bates Wells campaign to help commercial organisations consider, decide on and implement their ESG goals. …
Real estate: Stay vs Go
Whether you’re thinking about disposing of your office, moving to a new location or reconfiguring your existing space we are …
The King’s Speech: Labour Government’s Legislative Agenda for Employment Law
On 17 July 2024, in the King’s Speech, the newly elected Labour government set out its proposals for two new …
Search and imaging orders: changes on the horizon
A new model form search and imaging order is expected to be introduced in the coming months. Experienced Supervising Solicitors …
Landmark climate judgment: R (Finch on behalf of the Weald Action Group & Others) v. Surrey County Council (& Others)
A recent judgment by the Supreme Court has been hailed as groundbreaking by climate campaigners, fighting for recognition of the …