Robert White

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ABOUT ROBERT WHITE

A senior business leader with a proven track record of delivering positive change in competitive markets. As CEO of Brabners, I have overall responsibility for setting the strategic direction of the UK\'s leading independent law firm. Brabners is a purpose-led firm committed to demonstrating that business can bring about positive change, at all times, guided by our values: of being ambitious, showing we care, doing what\'s right and standing together. Alongside those values, our independence makes us who we are. We are a firm with a national reach that is proudly anchored in the North. We are dedicated to making the difference for our clients, our people and the communities we serve, by being innovative, diverse and sustainable. We are proud to be acknowledged as \"The Best Law Firm to Work For in UK\" by Best Companies and of our accreditation as a B-Corp.We see it as our responsibility to play our part in co-creating a path forward for the Northern economy, from our position at the heart of the business community. That is why we launched \'True North\'. A network of purpose-led organisations committed to unlocking the true potential of the Northern economy and the abundant attitude and ambition of our \'Northern Stars\'.\'True North\' promotes a long-term approach that transcends short-term political cycles; a devolution model that moves away from pitting individual cities and regions against each other, towards one that distributes investment more equally fostering the spirit of region-wide collaboration; and one that focuses on building a thriving super-investment region with connected innovation districts and clustered specialisms that complement each other rather than compete.\'True North\' is an open invitation to join us in playing our part to drive Northern prosperity. Find out more and join the network at: am proud to sit as Chair of The Brabners Foundation — an independent grant-making charity with a guiding mission to alleviate hardship — that continues the rich tradition of our firm and our people in charitable giving and which is an important part of who we are.I am also Chair of The Epic Restart Foundation — a UK charity that helps to rebuild the lives of those impacted by gambling harm. Providing support in restoring confidence, self-belief and empowering those affected to take the next steps in their journey toward recovery.