Our Impact Counsels’ Forum

Bates Wells’ Impact Counsels’ Forum is for general counsel, senior lawyers and other leaders within B Corps, impact investors and …
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Procurement Act 2023 commencement date delayed to 24 February 2025

The Procurement Act 2023 was due to go live on 28 October 2024. However, a Written Ministerial Statement was published …
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Anatomy of an investigation: Managing outcomes – key considerations | 2 October | 3pm

During this seminar, we’ll highlight crucial issues in investigations and discuss some of the key considerations for finalising an investigation …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 10 September

Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector Charity Commission New guidance on decision-making for charity …
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Realise your purpose: Wellbeing in the workplace

Employee sickness absence is at the highest level reported for over a decade with stress being one of the most …
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An evolving regulatory landscape: key events and updates in AI

With generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) foundation models and products becoming more understood, utilised and actively implemented across sectors, and following …
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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 …
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Webinar | Resolving trade mark disputes for charities | 19 September | 12pm

A charity’s name and brand – its identity – can be one of its most valuable assets. Someone else adopting …
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Immigration and Family Law breakfast | 2 October 2024

In early 2023, we hosted the first of our collaborative Immigration and Family Law breakfasts. We welcomed over 30 family …
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Bates Wells Impact Report 2023 and 2024

Our belief that we urgently need change in the sector, both from within and in using our experience to guide …
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Preparing for the new public Procurement Act 2023 – Commissioners workshop | 9 October | 12pm

If you are a public body that procures services from third party contractors, then the new public Procurement Act (due …
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Preparing for the new public Procurement Act 2023 – Suppliers and partners workshop | 26 September | 3pm

The new public Procurement Act will come into force on 28 October 2024. If you are an organisation which bids …
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