BatesCast: UK immigration in the new normal

Navigating the UK immigration system can be a challenge in ordinary times. In the current climate, with many processes suspended …
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Adapting schools and colleges for social distancing – property law considerations

With the Government taking cautious steps to ease the coronavirus lockdown, schools are at the forefront of the plans, with …
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Adapting schools and colleges for social distancing – property law considerations

With the Government taking cautious steps to ease the coronavirus lockdown, schools are at the forefront of the plans, with …
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COVID-19 prompts calls for public inquiry

PPE supply. Handling of care homes. High proportion of deaths in the BAME population. Award of government contracts. These are …
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Coronavirus and the Impact Economy: what do you need to know?

In this week’s roundup, we examine how the evolving coronavirus pandemic is affecting the impact economy. We take a look at …
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Bates Wells successfully represents clients in claim for delivery up of twenty seven Second World War motorcycles

Malcolm Robson and Lucinda Ellen have acted for the successful claimants, obtaining a summary judgment for the delivery up of …
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FAQs on the Government’s coronavirus Future Fund which launched today (20 May 2020)

What is it? The Government has made an initial £250 million available for investment to support continued growth and innovation …
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‘Global Britain’ restricts rules on representatives of overseas businesses

In the midst of a global pandemic, and whilst the immigration law community waits with baited breath for further guidance …
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BatesCast – what next for charity fundraising?

Charity fundraisers around the country are urgently dealing with unprecedented challenges. In the face of extreme financial pressure on charities, …
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People Management: Chetal Patel on key workers and points-based immigration

The government’s points-based immigration scheme has passed its second reading in parliament, despite concerns it will be too restrictive for …
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Covid-19: The return to the workplace – What are the data privacy implications for employers?

Now that the UK Government has begun the process of lifting certain lockdown restrictions (at least in England), employers are …
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Bates Wells completes work to get emergency loan finance to charities and SEs

We are pleased to announce that our Charity and Social Enterprise team has just completed work on the formation of …
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