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Provided by Bates Wells

We’re one of the only UK firms to specialise in electoral law and give a holistic view of any political project.

Campaigning isn’t all waving placards and knocking on doors. It’s digital. It’s driven by Big Data. It’s constantly changing. It’s also heavily scrutinised.

We’ve advised on the biggest political issues of our time. Including Brexit, where we worked with Britain Stronger in Europe – the lead Remain campaign. Whatever your political objectives, we’re one of the few UK firms who can give charities, trade unions, political parties, local authorities and companies big picture advice.

We’re politically connected. We’re one of the best at what we do (so say the legal directories). And our breadth of services is hard to match.

For more information, visist https://bateswells.co.uk/services/politics-elections-and-campaigning/



Chambers Review

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Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Electoral Law - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Bates Wells has a well-regarded practice that covers all areas of election law with a particular focus on advising non-profits. The firm is heavily involved in non-party campaigning matters and is equally adept at advising established political parties, such as the Green Party, and new political parties. The firm's campaigning expertise extends to providing advice on the full range of online and digital campaign issues. In addition, its team handles a range of electoral matters relating to trade union elections.

Work Highlights

  • Bates Wells advised the Green Party of England and Wales on party governance, electoral finance issues and on internal and external disputes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Steeden
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Simon Steeden
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Simon Steeden leads the politics and elections team. He advises candidates, political parties and lobbyists on a variety of high-profile electoral matters, as well as regulatory issues relating to financing campaigns.

Simon has a way of getting to the point clearly and effectively.

Simon was an absolute pleasure to work with.

Simon is great all round.

Bob Posner
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Bob Posner
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Bob Posner has considerable experience of the political arena spanning the administration of elections and referendums through to the regulation of campaigning. He draws on his experience as former chief executive of the UK Electoral Commission.

Bob was a great help advising and reassuring us that we were on the right track.

Suhan Rajkumar
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Suhan Rajkumar
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Suhan Rajkumar is recognised for his work in the parliamentary and public affairs space, where he regularly advises for non-profits, political campaigners, lobbying activists and election candidates.

Suhan consistently demonstrated responsiveness and generosity with his time. He possesses an excellent understanding of our needs and provides pragmatic, effective solutions.

Suhan was incredibly helpful and responsive. He gave me pertinent advice and showed great empathy in the process. It was incredibly reassuring to have the help of someone with his expertise.

Suhan is extremely capable and always provides nuanced and comprehensive advice, delivered with a very calm and professional manner.

Suhan is excellent in this space.

He gave me pertinent advice and showed great empathy in the process. It was incredibly reassuring to have the help of someone with his expertise in my moment of need.

Jess Collings
Jess Collings
Associates to watch

Jess Collings is a senior associate in the Bates Wells practice who offers experience advising political parties, candidates and lobbying organisations on electoral law. She is particularly adept at advising on electoral finance and lobbying regulations.

Jess is, without a doubt, a standout individual. Her ability to simplify complex legal issues in an accessible way provided a reassurance that is not often experienced off-the-bat.

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UK-wide

Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Electoral Law

Simon Steeden
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Simon Steeden
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Band 1
Bob Posner
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Bob Posner
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Band 2
Suhan Rajkumar
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Suhan Rajkumar
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Band 2
Jess Collings
Jess Collings
Associates to watch