Bates Wells
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Leading firm in UK 2026
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Overview
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Bates Wells is a different kind of law firm, one that places impact at the heart of everything it does. As the first UK law firm to achieve B Corp certification in 2015, and the highest‑scoring global B Corp law firm, Bates Wells embeds purpose, accountability, and sustainability into its decision‑making and legal work. The firm advises a broad client base, from global businesses and public bodies to fast‑growing start‑ups, and thousands of charities and social enterprises.
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International in outlook and London‑based in practice, Bates Wells combines top‑tier technical expertise with a values‑driven approach to client service. Recognised globally as the law firm of choice for charities and impact‑driven organisations, it also delivers a strong commercial offering across Corporate and Commercial Law, Employment, Real Estate, Immigration, Litigation, and Public and Regulatory matters, and is unafraid to challenge the status quo.
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UK - Head office
Greater London
10 Queen Street Place , London, Greater London, UK, EC4R 1BE, London
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Bates Wells
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83
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37
Partners
1970
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