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Embedding EDI in your internal procedures

Many organisations are considering a review of their policies and procedures to ensure they are fully compliant with their key equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) objectives and corporate strategy. We understand that organisations need to put processes in place which are not just suitable for now, but are robust, forward-looking and dynamic enough to meet …
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Right to work checks – what do you need to know from the latest update?

Are you ready for the post-Brexit era? Here we break down the latest guidance on right to work checks. In this update, we cover (1) the extension of the temporary Covid-19 adjusted right to work checks, (2) the updated guidance on right to work checks for EEA and Swiss nationals from 1 July 2021 and …
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Bates Wells launches Upward Mentoring programme

We have finished our first ever Upward Mentoring programme. RISE, one of our Diversity & Inclusion Forum subgroups proposed the idea in the wake of our firm commitment to improve the work we do around allyship. RISE worked with HR, our senior leadership and our Black colleagues as well as those from ethnic minorities to …
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Homeworking and hybrid working: the legal aspects

There’s plenty of content out there dealing with the approach employers can take to home or hybrid working. But what does home or hybrid working mean for contracts and policies? Both will need tailoring – here we consider some of the key points to keep in mind. Over-arching approach to home and hybrid working requestsChanging …
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A Letter to the Earth

In the run up to COP26, we have teamed up with Business Declares and Letters to the Earth to help highlight the importance of taking action on climate change now. Martin Bunch, Managing Partner at Bates Wells, has joined other business leader (including CEOs from Triodos, Riverford and Forster Communications) by writing a Letter to …
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Bates Wells advises Just After Midnight Limited on its sale

Bates Wells M&A team advised the shareholders of Just After Midnight Limited on its sale to Ultima Business Solutions. Bates Wells’ M&A team advised the shareholders of Just after Midnight (JAM) on the multi-million-pound sale of its entire issued share capital to private equity backed automation and services specialist, private equity backed, Ultima Business Solutions. …
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Bates Wells advises Urologists Limited on sale of entire share capital

Bates Wells’ cross-departmental M&A team advised the shareholders of Urologists Limited on the sale of its entire issued share capital to HCA International Limited. Bates Wells’ corporate team advised the shareholders of Urologists Limited on the sale of its entire issued share capital to HCA International Limited, the largest private healthcare provider in the world …
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Bates Wells advises Eyoto Group Limited on a series of bridging investments

Bates Wells Corporate Finance team advises optical technology business Eyoto Group Limited on a series of bridging investments. Bates Wells acted for Eyoto Group Limited on its most recent fund raise to ensure a pathway to future growth for the company through a series of investments by way of convertible loans.  This included an investment …
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Bates Wells advises Renal Services (UK) Limited on sale of entire share capital

Bates Wells M&A team advised the shareholders of Renal Services (UK) Limited on the sale of its entire issued share capital to DaVita International Limited. Bates Wells’ M&A team advised the shareholders of Renal Services (UK) Limited (including Business Growth Fund,), on the multi-million-pound sale of its entire issued share capital of Renal Services to …
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Webinar: ‘Long Covid’ – an emergent health crisis: a practical guide for HR professionals | 2 September 2021

The recovery period for coronavirus varies from person to person. Some people continue to suffer symptoms weeks or months after the infection has gone. Those who experience protracted symptoms are said to be experiencing ‘long Covid’. According to a recent survey produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), more than a million people in …
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A Legal Framework for Impact: Sustainability impact in investor decision-making

Oliver Hunt provides his thoughts on the PRI report A new report “A Legal Framework for Impact” was issued on 21 July. PRI, the UN Environment Program and Generation Investment Management commissioned Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP to analyse the legal frameworks for pension funds, insurance companies and mutual funds to invest to address sustainability challenges …
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Charities going digital: top 10 data privacy tips

Is your charity moving into new digital ventures? At the beginning of this year Charity Finance Group reported on widespread innovation and invention through the charity sector as a result of Covid-19. That trend is expected to continue through 2021 in the charity sector and elsewhere.  One key finding in that report was that seven …
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