The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – ID verification
In this blog, we continue our series on the reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and …
Chetal Patel urges cultural sector to support international creatives seeking moves to UK and boost film and television sector growth
While immigration remains a hot topic in the UK, Bates Wells is calling for the creative sector to lead in …
Event | London International Disputes Week: Defending international tort class actions in the London courts | 4 June 2025
As part of London International Disputes Week, we will be co-hosting a hybrid event with Henderson Chambers on Wednesday 4 …
Bates Wells advises Tearfund on innovative financing transaction
Bates Wells has advised the international charity Tearfund on a ground-breaking risk transfer transaction supporting their humanitarian relief activities in …
How to prepare for new changes to consumer law – drip pricing
The DMCCA came into force on 1 January 2025. It has replaced the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 …
Does a lack of insight and remorse warrant dismissal? Lessons from Hewston v OFSTED [2025] EWCA Civ 250
In the recent case of Hewston v OFSTED [2025] EWCA Civ 250, the Court of Appeal looked at the question …