7 lessons from the Cathay Pacific security breach
Earlier this year (4 March 2020), Cathay Pacific was fined £500,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a data …
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A VAT wish list
Brexit signals an end to the UK’s ties with the European Union VAT regime. Our tax expert Bill Lewis asks …
Real Estate Update Spring 2020
This update was drafted before the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on climate change and its impacts, in particular on how …
Managing through the COVID crisis
As an impact-driven organisation, your approach during this challenging period is going to be influenced by the need to sustain …
Managing through the COVID crisis
As an impact-driven organisation, your approach during this challenging period is going to be influenced by the need to sustain …
INGOs: Managing immigration and workforce issues in the current climate – your questions answered (hosted by Blick Rothenberg)
Bates Wells Partner, Chetal Patel presented alongside Blick Rothenberg to discuss the immigration issues facing business in the COVID-19 lockdown. …
Coronavirus pandemic: Chetal Patel answers immigration FAQs for Thomson Reuters Practical Law
Chetal Patel, partner, has contributed an explainer to Thomson Reuters Practical Law portal on what COVID-19 means for the UK’s …
Behaviour matters – understanding the emotional drivers
Understanding the emotional drivers behind behaviours can help chief executives and trustees to lead effectively and make good decisions. Tesse …
COVID-19 – Financial implications for the education sector and potential support available
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in drastic changes to the education sector which have required phenomenal flexibility and dedication from …
BatesCast: contractual obligations, force majeure and frustration
With the ongoing pandemic causing unprecedented disruption for organisations across a range of sectors, force majeure clauses in contracts are …
Is furlough an option for organisations in receipt of public funds?
Despite the government guidance being updated on 9 April 2020, uncertainty as to whether or not organisations in receipt of …
How can companies preserve business and incentivise employees during these uncertain times?
Bates Wells outlines some issues for consideration for companies planning for the future of their business, as well as the …