Bates Wells‘ emerging markets practice is primarily dedicated to impact investing work, covering both equity and debt investments. The team is led by Joe Whitfield, who is particularly experienced in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Latin America. Sung-Hyui Park is distinguished for her expertise across a wide range of impact investing projects, from green and sustainability-linked loans to renewable energy financings. UK and foreign government-backed development investment funds, private equity funds and international foundations can rely on Nirav Patel for advice on cross-border M&A.
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- ‘The Bates Wells team is unique in its positioning in the impact / emerging market space. Other law firms greenwash their pitches, whereas the Bates Wells team is the go-to team for impact investors who wish to be advised by legal counsel who understand their mindset.’
- ‘Working with Nirav Patel was productive and efficient, like an extended internal team. Quick understanding of the targeted structure and our needs. ’
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Joe Whitfield
Other key lawyers
Sung-Hyui Park; Nirav Patel