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Bates Wells sign the Mindful Business Charter

On 13 October 2022 we officially signed the Mindful Business Charter. In doing so, we’ve committed to the challenge of creating healthier and more effective ways of working across the firm. The Charter focuses on how firms can create a culture where employees interact with each other in a thoughtful and mindful way, to help …
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People and culture group discussion: Financial wellbeing

We recently hosted a discussion with a range of HR professionals from fellow B Corps. The session focussed on the issue of financial wellbeing and what employers can do to support their employees in this space. This note covers: Download a copy below.
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Creating impact: Bates Wells recognised by The Times Best Law Firms 2023

We’ve been commended by The Times Best Law Firms 2023 for our work for charities, employment and immigration. Key highlights included the ground-breaking Butler Sloss judgment and Erica Crump and Molly Carew-Jones’ work on the repatriation of the Horniman’s Benin Bronzes. The article also flagged our immigration team’s lobbying efforts in the wake of the crises …
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Bates Wells supports the founders of Heart & Lung Imaging Limited (“HLH”), a London-based teleradiology network focused on lung cancer screening, on the sale of the company to RadNet, Inc.

HLH was founded by Professor Sam Hare, Dr Graham Robinson, Dr Jonathan Rodrigues and Dr Aniket Tavare to improve lung cancer outcomes through early detection and accurate diagnosis. HLH’s unique network of over 70 expert cardiothoracic radiologists provides specialist reporting services for the NHS as well as a variety of hospitals and academic institutions. Through …
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The Charities Act 2022, explained: failed charity appeals

How does the new Charities Act affect the rules around failed charity appeals? Our latest blog takes a look. What do you need to know? Charities often make appeals to raise money for a particular project. For instance, a hospice might be looking to buy a much-needed piece of medical equipment. If they raise too …
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The Charities Act 2022, Explained: catch up on the full series

What does your charity need to know about the New Act? Our blog series untangles the key issues across a range of topics to pull out the points your charity should understand, action now and plan for. Catch up with the latest blogs in the series – we’ve included the expected implementation dates, but you …
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The Charities Act 2022, explained: trustee matters

The latest in our blog series, untangling the Act to pull out the key points your charity will need to know, action now and plan for. We examine how the Act could make life easier for trustees dealing with defective trustee appointments; seeking remuneration for providing goods to charity or payment for work already done …
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The Charities Act 2022 explained: Costs and Tribunal proceedings

How is the new Charities Act expected to reassure trustees when it comes to costs incurred at the Tribunal? Our latest blog takes a look. What do you need to know? One option for a charity wishing to challenge a decision of the Charity Commission is to issue legal proceedings at the First-tier Tribunal (General …
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Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse publishes its final report | What does this mean for public bodies, charities and other organisations?

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (“the Inquiry”)’s final statutory report  sets out the Inquiry’s recommendations following a seven-year investigation into the extent to which government and other institutions have failed to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as the action needed to address these failings and protect children from abuse in …
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Charities Act 2022 – when will the new provisions come into force, and what should you be doing in preparation?

The range of helpful provisions in the Charities Act 2022 will come into force in stages. The first provisions came into force on 31 October 2022. Further provisions came into force in June 2023. The third tranche of provisions are expected to come into force in March 2024, with some final provisions (Sections 15 and …
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In the creative industry and need to travel to the UK?

The UK offers many different routes for those working in the creative industry, each with its own requirements and restrictions. It’s important that the purpose of your trip is carefully considered to ensure that the right route is utilised. Here are your options…
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Watch again | Addressing the cost of living crisis: What can charities do?

During the seminar we focused on how charities can adapt and overcome the challenges of the cost of living crisis. Our guest speaker Matthew van Duyvenbode, Chief Strategy Officer at The Trussell Trust, shared insights into how The Trussell Trust and the food banks they support are responding to the crisis and our legal experts …
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