Case Studies

Bates Wells advises on the first investment into Social Tech Ventures

Bates Wells has advised Friends Provident Foundation, Barrow Cadbury, The Clothworkers Foundation and the Linbury Trust on their investment into Social Tech Ventures (STV) venture fund, the UK’s first impact-focused early-stage venture fund explicitly designed around a revenue-first investment strategy. The new fund will invest at pre-seed and seed stages, in technology companies, addressing social …
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Bates Wells advises M.C. Dean on its acquisition of Bells Power Group

Bates Wells has advised M.C. Dean, a U.S.-based $3 billion global leader in engineering cyber-physical infrastructure at scale, on its acquisition of Bells Power Group a UK-based leader in integrated power solutions. Established in 1898, Bells Power Group specialises in the design, installation, and maintenance of standby and backup power systems for commercial real estate, …
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Bates Wells advises Arbaro Advisors on sustainable forestry investment in Guatemala

Bates Wells has advised Arbaro Advisors, an investment advisor based in Germany, on a USD 12 million greenfield investment into an establishment of sustainable rubber plantations in Guatemala. The investment will support the development of 1,500 hectares of sustainably managed forestry, contributing to climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and rural economic development. The transaction is …
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Bates Wells advises Soros Economic Development Fund on its $7.5 million investment into EcoEnterprises Fund IV

Bates Wells has advised Soros Economic Development Fund on its investment into EcoEnterprises Fund IV, a women-owned and women-led fund manager.  EcoEnterprises Fund IV backs bioeconomy companies that preserve natural capital, combat climate change, and promote inclusive and sustainable development. Operating across South and Central America, the fund targets key sectors including non-timber forest products, …
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Bates Wells advises Mirova on $10 million electric mobility financing

Bates Wells has advised Mirova on an up to $10 million senior secured facility to ARC Ride, a leading electric mobility company in Kenya. The facility is designed to fund the deployment of electric two-wheeled vehicles and battery-swapping infrastructure in Kenya. The transaction contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by reducing emissions and contributing …
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Bates Wells advises the founders of House of Hackney on buyout of private equity investment

Bates Wells has advised the founders of British B Corp interiors brand, House of Hackney, on the buyout of existing private equity investors to return the business to full founder ownership. The transaction was partly financed by a crowdfunding campaign through a bond offer managed by Triodos Bank UK. For over a decade, House of Hackney has …
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Bates Wells advises investors on joint venture of PSS Global Ltd

Bates Wells has advised investors on joint venture between PSS Global Ltd and Officine Maccaferri. The joint venture between PSS Global Ltd and Officine Maccaferri, a global leader in environmental engineering solutions, aims to combine both companies’ expertise, engineering capabilities, and complementary technologies. The new venture, Prime Synthetic Solutions, will advance the offshore energy, transportation, …
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Balancing Flexible Working and Office Working: Lessons from Gill v BDW Trading Ltd

The Covid pandemic has left an indelible mark on the world of work; with flexible, hybrid working becoming the norm in many industries.  However, five years on, many employers are asking staff to return to working in the office – if not full time, then at least more often.  For example, companies such as Amazon, …
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Bates Wells advises Tearfund on innovative financing transaction

Bates Wells has advised the international charity Tearfund on a ground-breaking risk transfer transaction supporting their humanitarian relief activities in Nepal, Ethiopia, Malawi and Pakistan. The transaction involves the provision of a natural disaster risk transfer facility from Global Parametrics, part-funded by Humanity Insured. Global Parametrics is an organisation that structures parametric risk transfer solutions …
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Bates Wells advises ICAPE Holding on the acquisition of Kingfisher PCBS Ltd

Bates Wells has advised ICAPE Holding on their second acquisition in as many months, of Kingfisher PCBS Ltd, a company which is at the forefront of the supply of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Founded in 1999, the ICAPE Group acts as a key technological expert in the PCB and technical parts supply chain. With a …
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Bates Wells advises ICAPE Holding on the acquisition of ALR Services

Bates Wells has advised ICAPE Holding on its acquisition of ALR Services Limited, a UK based company specialising in the procurement of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Founded in 1999, the ICAPE Group acts as a key technological expert in the PCB and technical parts supply chain. With a global network of 39 subsidiaries, the Group …
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Bates Wells advises on the sale of law firm FBC Manby Bowdler

Bates Wells has advised the partners of law firm FBC Manby Bowdler in connection with the investment of £30m by Horizon Capital and becoming the platform firm of a new firm, Adeptio Law Group. FBC Manby Bowdler is a full service, 200 strong law firm based in the Midlands. This represents the first investment for …
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