Eleonor Duhs > Bates Wells > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Bates Wells is differentiated by its standout know-how in relation to the charity and not-for-profit sector – where Lawrence Simanowitz and Hannah Lyons are just some of the key contacts – and its expertise in matters relating to electoral data use. Practice head Eleonor Duhs, whom clients regard as being ‘amazingly experienced and well connected‘, is regularly involved with legislation drafting, and is consequently well placed to advise on emerging technologies, including AI.

The elections team at Bates Wells is no stranger to helping political parties, MPs, political candidates, and third party interveners ‘navigate a complex and changing regulatory environment’, spanning electoral law, campaigning, charities, and political finance rules. Practice head Simon Steeden is ‘particularly experienced and knowledgeable’ in leading matters relating to political elections and campaigning, with established credentials in advising on cross-border political activity and cross-jurisdictional impacts of lobbying. Consultant Bob Posner leverages substantial experience as former Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission in assisting with elections and referendums administration, as well as political and campaign finance rules, while Eleonor Duhs is ‘highly approachable, easy to contact, and flexible in her approach’ to public affairs-focused work. Jessica Collings is ‘thoughtful and innovative’ across the breadth of lobbying, advocacy, and electoral law, and Suhan Rajkumar is ‘extremely collaborative, patient, and generous with his time’ in guiding campaigners through the impact of the Elections Act 2022.