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Bates Wells and Fashion Declares have collaborated on a Sustainable Fashion White Paper: The Future of Fashion Regulation in the UK

In recent years, there have been significant developments in sustainability legislation introduced by the European Union (EU) and United States …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 29 April

Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector. To help you navigate this week’s content, the …
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A safer life online for children: Ofcom’s call to action

If your organisation hosts online forums or other communities where users can interact online, you may need to take action …
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Bates Wells and Fair Game drive key improvements in Football Governance Bill as it advances in Parliament

The Football Governance Bill has received its first reading in the House of Commons, having passed through the House of …
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Balancing Flexible Working and Office Working: Lessons from Gill v BDW Trading Ltd

The Covid pandemic has left an indelible mark on the world of work; with flexible, hybrid working becoming the norm …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 23 April

Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector. To help you navigate this week’s content, the …
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Setting up in the UK – support for US non-profits

At Bates Wells, we work with a wide range of international organisations, to support you in navigating the English landscape …
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Event | London International Disputes Week: Defending international tort class actions in the London courts | 4 June 2025

As part of London International Disputes Week, we will be co-hosting a hybrid event with Henderson Chambers on Wednesday 4 …
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Bates Wells discusses Charitable Funds with Independent Schools Management Magazine

Laura Soley and Alice Faure Walker have published an article in the Independent Schools Management Magazine, April 2025 edition. Their …
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Whistleblowing – A cautionary tale

We recently acted for the Royal College of Nursing assisting them successfully to defend an unfounded whistleblowing claim brought by …
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Webinar | Charities & the use of social media: the blurring of personal and professional lives | 17 June 2025

Navigating the use of social media remains a challenging topic for many charities. Managed properly, a charity’s own social media …
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Webinar | Membership masterclass – dealing with internal elections | 18 June 2025

Are you a charity or non-profit with a wider membership, or a professional membership body? Join Mark Abbott, Senior Associate …
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