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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 March 2021, the Home Office published updated guidance on what documents must be retained by employers sponsoring migrants under various categories of the points based system. The updated guidance will be well received by sponsors …
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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 at the bigger picture in what has been an extraordinary year for the charity sector.  We asked leading sector journalist Liza Ramrayka to take a look back and pull together the key challenges, solutions and …
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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 its world-class academic research journal “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” (“Journal“) to the US-based international academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (“Wiley“). Founded in 1929, RCOG is a registered charity working to …
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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’ M&A team acted for long-standing client The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (“RCOG“) on the sale of its world-class academic research journal “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” (“Journal“) to the US-based …
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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 at Callaly, about their experience of being a B Corp so far and their future goals. Click below to read more.
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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 in each year that we don’t certify. However, our 2021 Impact Report doesn’t just meet that requirement. It helps us to stay accountable and be transparent with our environmental goals, our people and our community. It puts …
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Ten steps to make recruitment safe

As businesses venture into the new normal – which may include a hybrid office and home working – employers should take time to review their recruitment policies. Many employers struggle to implement effective recruitment and induction processes within their organisations. With the rise of hybrid working, now more than ever employers need to consider if …
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What should you do if your email has been hacked?

Our newest guide outlines the top tips for dealing with an email hack. It’s a shame we had to write this guide. But unfortunately hacking, phishing and other blagging attacks are becoming more and more common – particularly in a work context. Whether it’s your email that’s been hacked or whether you’ve received an email …
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How is the new post-Brexit UK subsidy control regime taking shape?

Although the UK and EU have agreed a national ‘subsidy control’ regime to replace EU state aid law here, the new regime is still taking form… Following the end of the transition period, the UK has a new subsidy control regime. Subsidies are, broadly, defined along similar lines to the EU’s definition of ‘state aid’, …
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Real estate update: Rent reductions – mitigate the impact of Covid-19

With the significant economic impact of Covid-19 and the associated closure measures, many organisations are having to modify their strategies to adapt and survive. Tenants of commercial property should consider whether to seek a renegotiation of their rent payment obligations. This article gives a user-friendly summary of the various options to consider when renegotiating. Click …
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Diversity in action: A guide for charities – taking positive action

Want to take positive action on improving diversity but don’t know where to start? The Equality Act sets out a framework that permits organisations to take ‘positive action’. We’ve produced a user-friendly article that explains what qualifies as a positive action under the EA to help you put your plan into action. To read this …
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Governance building blocks for charities

We know that excellent governance underpins excellent charitable outcomes, and we’re here to help you achieve that. Download our guide to governance building blocks to learn about the key things you need to know about governance in your charity.
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