Key points to consider for the appointment of non-executive directors of listed or quoted companies
We’ve summarised some of the key points to consider when documenting the terms of appointment. Corporate governance remains a top …
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Government publishes response to Law Commission report on Technical Issues in Charity Law
On 22 March, the government published its long-awaited response to the Law Commission’s September 2017 report, Technical Issues in Charity …
The Operations Team’s guide to becoming a B Corp
Our latest B Corp mini guide is aimed at Operations Teams. Click below to find out the things you need …
Carbon Footprint offsetting for home working
When Bates Wells formally recognised the Climate Emergency and Biodiversity Crisis in 2019, we made a number of commitments to …
Making money in your sleep? The Supreme Court rules on national minimum wage entitlement for carers working sleep-in shifts.
The Supreme Court has reached a decision in Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake , which will have ramifications across the …
Bates Wells advises on the sale of economics consultancy Vivid Economics and climate analytics platform Planetrics to McKinsey & Company
Bates Wells, the first UK law firm to certify as a B Corp, has advised the shareholders of Vivid Economics …
To advertise or not advertise a role? What does the Home Office expect?
Find out what has changed in light of updated immigration guidance for employers, published by the Home Office. On 16 …
Positive change: the outcomes of an unprecedented year – a Bates Wells report
Twelve months after the UK first locked down, we wanted to take a moment to pause, step back and look …
Bates Wells provides “invaluable advice” throughout the sale of the RCOG’s world-class academic research journal
Bates Wells’ M&A team acted for long-standing client The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (“RCOG“) on the sale of …
Bates Wells provides “invaluable advice” throughout the sale of the RCOG’s world-class academic research journal
This transaction demonstrates Bates Wells’ growing expertise in the healthcare sector and the international reach of our M&A practice. Bates Wells’ …
The Triple Bottom Line Q&A Series: Planet
The second edition of our Triple Bottom Line Series focuses on the planet. We asked Thang Vo-Ta, CEO & Co-founder …
Bates Wells Impact Report 2021
The story so far – extraordinary times, amazing people. As a B Corp, we’re committed to reporting on our impact …