Immigration Reforms Announcement
UK Visas and Immigration have published a road map for immigration, which provides insight on the future for economic immigration. …
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Contractual obligations and Covid-19
Despite many reasons for optimism in the UK, Covid-19 continues to cause problems for millions of people. Although the UK …
What to look for in a dispute resolution and litigation team
There is a misconception that you only need a lawyer who is adept at resolving disputes or litigation when all …
Ten top tips for SMEs considering applying for a sponsor licence
Will you need to consider applying for a sponsor licence in order to attract and retain key talent following the …
Charity and social enterprise update: trustees in the spotlight
The recent Kids Company case – in which the Official Receiver challenged the actions of the trustees and CEO of …
The answer to the European Super League fiasco? The Better Business Act.
Benjamin Thomas gives his thoughts on the issue at the heart of the European Super League: shareholder primacy. On Sunday, …
B Corps – Recruiting and retaining your people
Acquiring, retaining and developing talent is fundamental to the success of any organisation. As B Corps, the way in which …
Real estate update: Repurposing your office space
Office space is often a large expense, so now is a good time to review whether your space still meets …
Diversity in action: A guide for charities – a focus on reasonable adjustments
Employers need to be aware of the rules around reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees. Recognised as a ‘cornerstone’ …
Update on UK travel restrictions
What’s the latest UK COVID-19 travel restrictions? Read our latest update for information. From 4am on Friday 23 April 2021, …
Charity Financials: Bates Wells acts for more top UK charities than any other law firm
Charity Financials’ latest directory recognises Bates Wells as the top UK law firm in the sector. Charity Financials’ Top 3000 …
Changes to the Covid-19 right to work checks guidance
On 20 April 2021, the Home Office updated guidance for employers in relation to carrying out right to work checks …