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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/
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Bates Wells advised the Green Party of England and Wales on party governance, electoral finance issues and on internal and external disputes.
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Bates Wells was responsive, thoughtful and gave strong recommendations, which was especially helpful when navigating a legal context that was, and remains, very open to interpretation.
The team offers really tailored advice, they know their stuff and approach each problem with a can-do mentality. They see the law as a guide and enabler, not as an obstacle to third party campaigning.
The firm's advice is accessible and practical. They understand our work, so is able to give legal guidance in a way that is of practical use to us in our immediate day to day.
Bates Wells covers a very wide range of legal issues which means one point of contact can manage issues as they crop up, even if outside of the scope of the initial project.
The charity team stands out for its deep sector expertise and strong commitment, which is evident in the advice it provides and the resources and training opportunities offered.
Bates Wells was responsive, thoughtful and gave strong recommendations, which was especially helpful when navigating a legal context that was, and remains, very open to interpretation.
The team offers really tailored advice, they know their stuff and approach each problem with a can-do mentality. They see the law as a guide and enabler, not as an obstacle to third party campaigning.
The firm's advice is accessible and practical. They understand our work, so is able to give legal guidance in a way that is of practical use to us in our immediate day to day.
Bates Wells covers a very wide range of legal issues which means one point of contact can manage issues as they crop up, even if outside of the scope of the initial project.
The charity team stands out for its deep sector expertise and strong commitment, which is evident in the advice it provides and the resources and training opportunities offered.
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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 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 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 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.