{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Love Business with Alan Wick","title":"Practising law through purpose, with Martin Bunch","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3316,"description":"Bates Wells is a truly purpose and impact-driven law firm; the first in the UK to be certified B Corp. The firm sees it as its purpose to create a positive impact on people, communities and the planet.\nThe law firm that helped to launch the Better Business Act, fighting for workers’ rights, Bates Wells works with clients who are like-minded change-makers and leaders, and some of the world’s leading charities and social enterprises.\nMartin Bunch, the Managing Partner at Bates Wells, is passionate about walking the talk, successfully combining running a profitable business with a real social purpose - positive people making a positive impact.\nBates Wells goes above and beyond the role of a traditional law firm, proactively and optimistically challenging conventional wisdom and seeking out opportunities to seize the initiative and champion better outcomes, believing that actions speak louder than words.\nIt was a breath of fresh air talking with Martin and getting an insight into how Bates Wells’ values are pivotal; how the firm shapes its decisions and the way their team lives and works.\nYou can find out more about Bates Wells’ forward-thinking way of doing business in the legal world here.\n\nIn our inspirational conversation, Martin: \n\n\n Summarises Bates Wells and its history, detailing its B Corp journey which led to it becoming the first law firm to be certified B Corp in the UK.\n\n\n Explains its climate programme and solicitor apprentice scheme.\n\n\n Highlights the significant pro bono work the firm did for Uber drivers, a case which was eventually heard in the Supreme Court.\n\n\n Talks about how the firm has adapted to hybrid/remote working.\n\n\n Expands on some of Bates Wells’ work, including how it successfully changed disability discrimination laws.\n\n\n Observes how having a clear direction attracts potential employees and clients, and why trying to be 'all things to all people' isn’t a successful approach. \n\n\n Shares his thoughts on adding purpose to the concept...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JHgyQ-gmxqKmOPCjc2dC8iPO3Yip7OtBHAnthtanB-U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMDVl/MzI3NGVlOTY4Y2Rm/MWVjOTFjMmY0NWQx/ZDY3Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}