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Podcast | Why B Corps matter: Transforming Your Business for Positive Change

Karli Hiscock, Partner in the Real Estate team at Bates Wells recently spoke with fellow B Corp Green Element about how being a values-driven B Corp creates synergy between our clients, our people and our culture. In the podcast, Karli explains how we use the law to change things for the better, and how we now support fellow …
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Employment law update recording – March 2022

Our popular webinar series helping you add extra value to your role. During this session we covered the newest employment law developments which directly impact on your organisation, and top tips for HR professionals in the current immigration law landscape. If you enjoy this employment law know-how webinar, why not join one of our upcoming …
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Limitation and standstill: why you shouldn’t conflate the two!

In a recent public procurement case, a court refused to allow a small charity that provides services to people with learning disabilities an extension of time to issue its claim against a council. The charity had wrongly conflated the standstill period with the limitation period and the claim was therefore out of time. The court …
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UK international data transfers FAQs

We answer some common questions we’ve encountered about the recent changes to the international data transfer regime in the UK. How does all that you are covering apply to an organisations use of services such as Mailchimp, Stripe, etc? Do the standard T&Cs/privacy notices etc of these services cover the requirements?  T&Cs and privacy notices …
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UK International Data Transfers – What’s Changed and What Now?

The UK’s new international data transfer mechanisms: the International Data Transfer Agreement and Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (“UK Addendum”) came into effect on 21 March 2022. The change is a significant one for any organisations transferring personal data out of the UK to a country that has not been deemed ‘adequate’ by …
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Stepping stones to sustainability: Improve your supply chains in 5 steps

We break sustainability challenges down into manageable chunks to help organisations meet their ESG aspirations and take action on climate change and social injustice through the way that they operate. Our Stepping stones to sustainability series will walk you through practical services that we can offer to help you make efficient and effective changes, and …
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Stepping stones to sustainability: Embedding purpose through your corporate governance

We break sustainability challenges down into manageable chunks to help organisations meet their ESG aspirations and take action on climate change and social injustice through the way that they operate. Our Stepping stones to sustainability series will walk you through practical services that we can offer to help you make efficient and effective changes, and …
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UK international data transfers | recording

Changes to the requirements for international data transfers out of the UK came into effect on 21 March. If your organisation transfers personal data outside of the UK (including to any service providers or other processors), or wishes to do so in the future, you may need to take action to ensure you stay compliant …
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Watch | Charities and their response to the Ukraine war

Charities across the sector have been wondering how best to respond to the war in Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian emergency. Your charity may also have been grappling with similar issues when responding to crises in other areas, such as Afghanistan and Gaza.  In this live session specialist lawyers from Bates Wells were joined by …
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Choosing the right legal team for your foundation

When it comes to managing an emerging situation, early advice from the right legal team can make all the difference. Whether you’re already dealing with a difficult situation, or safeguarding against future disputes, it’s never too early to find the team with the right fit for your foundation. Our specialised legal team regularly helps foundations …
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Covid-19 Inquiry – Seeking views on the Terms of Reference

Further to our update yesterday in which we discussed the newly published Terms of Reference for the Covid-19 Inquiry, these Terms of Reference have now been posted on the Inquiry website, alongside terms of reference for the public consultation and a letter to the public from the Chair. A number of new pages have also …
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Covid-19 Inquiry: The Terms of Reference published today

The Terms of Reference for the Covid-19 Inquiry were published today. The Terms of Reference are available on the government’s website here, but do not yet appear to have been posted on the Inquiry website.From an initial review, the Terms of Reference seem to be widely drafted, stating that the aims of the Inquiry are to “examine …
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