Bates Wells, the first UK law firm to certify as a B Corp, has advised the shareholders of Vivid Economics Ltd, a strategic economics consultancy with broad sustainability and macroeconomics capabilities, and Planetrics Ltd, a climate analytics suite that helps, quantify, report and manage claim risks, on the sale of the entire issued share capital of both companies to management consulting giant McKinsey & Company.
We protect the people protecting the planet.
Conservation. Animal welfare. Community and renewable energy. These are just a few of the areas where our clients make a huge difference. We support them all the way.
We champion local and international charities and campaign groups. We back grassroots groups and act for the Green Party. We lobby for positive change. Thanks to our work, the Charity Commission recognises sustainable development as a charitable purpose.
How we help
Our multidisciplinary team has a deep knowledge of charity and campaigning law, as we act for more top charities than any other firm in the country. We advise regulators and government organisations too – giving us the inside track on our client’s issues.
There are lots of ways we can help. We’ll protect your intellectual property. Well defend your name in defamation cases and help resolve any disputes you may find yourself in. We’ll even help you fundraise more creatively, using crowdfunding, social finance and community fundraising.
When we’re not advising, we’re looking at how to improve our own environmental impact – as a B Corp, it’s a core part of our identity.
Case Studies
As a result of the EU’s focus on reducing the effects of climate change, the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme and the Streamlined Energy Carbon Reporting were brought into force in 2019.
Our Environment & Sustainability Team
