Bates Wells & Braithwaite London LLP

BWB is a commercial law firm servicing a wide range of commercial, statutory, charity and social enterprises (and their owners and managers). We are ranked joint first in three areas of the Legal 500 and recognised by them or Chambers UK in the following areas:

Administrative & Public Law

Charity & Social Enterprise

Company commercial

Employment

Film

Immigration:Business

Immigration:Personal

International

Litigation

Media & Entertainment:Film & TV Production

Media & Entertainment:Theatre

Partnership

Property

Public Sector

Theatre

With 150 staff and partners we are large enough to provide a complete range of commercial services but small enough to provide a personal service to every client.

Our mission statement is given below:

Our purpose is to do worthwhile work to the best of our ability, for clients we respect,recognising that we do so in a highly competitive environment. We will, at all times, seek to value everyone in the firm and provide secure and enjoyable employment. We will strive to preserve a balance between work and home.

We will encourage a diverse and open culture which fosters trust and loyalty amongst all within the firm and with clients. All this we undertake in the context of making a reasonable living and always with a commitment to justice and the public interest.

Stephen Lloyd
Senior Partner