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Law firm for purpose-driven clients
bateswells.co.uk- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Founded year
- 1970
- Company type
- Partnership
- Number of employees
- 250–500
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Latest news about Bates Wells
In short: Bates Wells advised on major charity transitions, analyzed Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms, and achieved a record B Corp score of 140.2.
Company announcements
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Bates Wells explains ban on upwards-only rent reviews
It outlines the new statutory prohibition for new commercial leases in England and Wales, potential landlord and tenant impacts, and next steps following Royal Assent.
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Bates Wells announces upcoming ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting
Large employers with 250+ employees must report by 2027 or 2028. Smaller organizations are encouraged voluntarily. The post outlines preparation steps.
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Bates Wells outlines key changes to Home Office sponsor guidance
Sponsors must ensure sponsored workers understand UK employment rights, with expanded record-keeping and compliance requirements. Five takeaways include auditing contracts and training managers.
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Bates Wells announces mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting
Large employers with 250+ employees must report binary and grouped pay gaps, metrics, workforce data, and equality action plans from 2027-2028.
Media coverage
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Mayor’s office says no endorsement as Bates lists Scott among supporters
Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates is promoting an endorsement from Mayor Brandon Scott that the mayor’s campaign says ...
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Firm hire: New data privacy head joins Bates Wells
Wells joins the firm from Fieldfisher, where she was a director and barrister. Her clients include public bodies and regulators, social media companies, international organisations...
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Bates Wells recruits former head of UK Electoral Commission to join Politics, Elections and Campaigning team
Bates Wells has made a timely appointment in light of recent events at Westminster, by appointing Bob Posner, who was until recently chief executive of...
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Bates Wells swaps partnership deed to "make a positive impact on society"
Partners at Bates Wells Braithwaite (BWB) are now required to "make a postive impact on society" after the firm ripped up its traditional partnership deed...
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