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Government introduces legislation to Parliament seeking to curb the use of Judicial Review

The Bill is the first legislative step in the Government’s plan to introduce restrictions on the use of Judicial Review On 21 July 2021, the Government introduced the Judicial Review and Courts Bill (“the Bill”) to Parliament. The Bill is intended to bring into law some, but not all, of the measures consulted on by …
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The Charities Act 2022, explained: changes and clarifications to the law around legacies

In our latest blog to untangle the Charities Act 2022, we take a deep dive into the law around legacies – including ex gratia payments, mergers and charity land. What do you need to know? The Charities Act 2022 contains some real nuggets for charities which receive legacies which should help remove some red tape …
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New Elections Bill – impact on charities and issue-based campaigners

The Bill aims to amend and supplement existing law applying to organisations that engage in issue-based campaigning and advocacy work Shortly before summer recess, the new Elections Bill 2021 was introduced by the Government.  Whilst much of the focus on the Bill has been on controversial new voter identification requirements, the Bill also aims to …
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Coronavirus and UK Immigration: FAQs

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause disruption for UK visa holders and their employers, we are ready to help you understand the ever-changing immigration system. From visa applications and tribunals, through to Skilled Worker sponsorship concerns and rights to work, our expert team of immigration lawyers are on hand to help you. See below …
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Webinar: Performance Management in a remote working environment

The latest in our employment training series. With an increasing trend towards remote working, employers will need to adapt their existing performance management processes. As organisations adjust to the ‘new normal’, it is more important than ever for employers to work more closely with their employees to define and manage performance expectations. During this session, …
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A first look at the proposed UK approach to international data transfers

Victoria Hordern explores the changes set out in the ICO’s proposed International Data Transfer Agreement for PDP Journals. This article was originally published in PDP Journals.
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Bates Wells publishes Gender Pay Report 2020

We are pleased to share our Gender Pay Report 2020, which provides an analysis of our gender pay data and sets out our key projects to further reduce the gender pay gap. Our values are pivotal to us, they shape our decisions and the way we live and work. We focus on making a positive …
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Bates Wells M&A and acquisition finance teams advised SDM Holdings on its acquisition of Kent based document storage company

Bates Wells’ M&A team advised long-standing client SDM Holdings Limited on its acquisition of The Chatham Archive & Document Storage Company Limited (“Chatham“). SDM Holdings is a specialist, offsite premium storage provider to some of the UK’s most well-known brands. Chatham is a records management service business operating in London and the South. The acquisition …
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Changes to the Immigration Rules as of 6 April 2021

A number of amendments have come into effect, including to the skilled worker, global talent and innovator visas, the EU Settlement and Youth Mobility schemes, and the Hong Kong BN(O). As set out in the Statement of Changes published on 4 March 2021, a number of amendments to the Immigration Rules came into effect on …
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Bates Wells Joins The Good Business Charter

We’re delighted to announce that, after working with philanthropist and businessman Julian Richer to set up the Good Business Charter (GBC), we have now achieved accreditation ourselves. The Good Business Charter (GBC) is an accreditation that seeks to raise the bar on business practices for employees, tax, the environment, customers and suppliers. Bates Wells has …
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New graduate visa route launches on 1 July 2021

The much-anticipated Graduate visa route launched at 9am on 1 July 2021. This new route will allow international students to remain in the UK for up to 2 or 3 years after they complete a course of study, to work, or look for work, at any skill level.   Who is eligible? Applicants must hold …
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Applications for the 2021 #StephenLloydAwards are now open!

The Bates Wells Foundation are excited to welcome entries involving quirky ideas, projects and efforts intending to influence social change. Any charitable organisation with an innovative solution to deliver genuine, sustainable social change is encouraged to apply by visiting www.stephenlloydawards.org. All entries close at midnight 31 August 2021. Created in memory of the late Stephen …
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