SPONSORS
We are extremely grateful to all our generous sponsors for their time, skills, knowledge, and financial support. We are particular about who is eligible to sponsor our Guild. If you would like to become a sponsor, please email team@eastendtradesguld.org.uk. As a membership organisation, we strive to ensure that the majority of our income comes from our small business members and sponsors to maintain our independence and act on what matters most to the people who keep us running not big business or government.
Please procure the PRODUCTS & services of our sponsors, support them to support us!
Discounts from this distinguished firm are available to members of the Guild! Contact team@eastendtradesguild.org.uk to receive an introduction and receive your first 30-minute consultation free of charge.
“Bates Wells is not the average law firm. We believe that actions speak louder than words. We strive to do the right thing and to help our clients make a positive impact on society and the environment. We focus on positive social impact as much as we focus on being a successful law firm. We provide top-tier legal advice but are also the first UK law firm to receive B Corp certification, awarded to businesses that balance purpose and profit. Making a profit is core to all businesses, but our goal is to do this in the service of society. Our values are pivotal to us, they shape our decisions and the way we live and work. Our clients are diverse: from purpose-driven businesses to public bodies, to start-ups. We’re also the firm of choice for thousands of social enterprises and charities” Philip Kirkpatrick, Founding Partner.
In their most recent reporting period, Bates Wells had a split of 43% men and 57% women in their partnership, with all three partner elections being women, and their only Senior Partner election also being a woman. 28% of the firm is from a global majority background, representation is limited at the most senior end, with only 10% of partners from a global majority background. However, Bates Wells is committed to holding itself accountable on inclusivity and diversity and has seen improvements in each reporting period to date.