Mission A one firm approach means working together and improving to achieve common goals and to provide a consistent Bates Wells experience. We are driven by our values and want to have a positive impact on our people, who are our greatest asset, so that they can have a positive impact on others.
Pioneers at heart We challenge convention to make a meaningful difference in our work and the world.
Champion each other We want the best for everyone and go out of our way to support each other.
Act with conscience We want to make positive impact, by doing business better.
Description 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 to 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 we 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 corporate household names, to public bodies, to start ups. We’re also the firm of choice for thousands of charities and social enterprises. We continue to lead the markets we have helped to shape, and to build our reputation as a nationally and internationally recognised law firm.
At Bates Wells, equity, diversity, and inclusion are part of who we are and how we work. As a B Corp and purpose-driven law firm, we’re committed to building a workplace that is fair, inclusive, and representative of all.
Bates Wells Braithwaite has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 35 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Bates Wells Braithwaite employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).
Overall, 96% of employees would recommend working at Bates Wells Braithwaite to a friend. This is based on 35 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
78% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Bates Wells Braithwaite as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Bates Wells Braithwaite.