# BATES SOLICITORS LIMITED (08151797)

> BATES SOLICITORS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 08151797) incorporated on 20 July 2012, registered in London. Its registered activity is solicitors (SIC 69102). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £1.61m and cash of £0, with 46 employees on average. Net assets rose 9% on the prior period (£1.47m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2012-07-20
- Registered office: London, WC2R 3JF
- SIC 69102: Solicitors
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-08-03
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 1,854 comparable companies in London (median £17k, upper quartile £127k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £1.61m | £0 | — | £677k | — | — | 46 |
| 2023-12-31 | £1.47m | £36k | — | £815k | — | — | 46 |

current ratio 3.59; size band small.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £1,610,244 at 31 December 2024
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 3.59
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 20 July 2012
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Gwyneth Jones (legal-person) — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06
- Mr Ian Norman Macdonald — owns 50–75% of shares; holds 50–75% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06

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