Bates White

Bates White is an economic consulting firm founded in 1999 and based in Washington, DC. It provides advanced economic, financial, and econometric analysis, consulting support, and expert testimony to law firms, businesses, and government agencies dealing with complex legal matters. The firm was established by economist Hal White, a former graduate student, Charley Bates, and three other founding economists.

Its work centres on quantitative and statistical analysis applied to litigation. Services include economic and econometric analysis that translates complex data into tailored insights; consulting support developed alongside clients to inform case strategy; and expert witness testimony delivered by economists in legal proceedings. Practitioners work across areas such as econometrics, financial analysis, quantitative and statistical analysis, and litigation support.

The firm's client matters span a range of sectors, among them antitrust and competition, energy, finance, healthcare and life sciences, mass torts, legal services, and government.

Bates White describes itself as a boutique firm founded on principles of integrity, collaboration, and rigorous analysis. It cites investment in employee development through training and mentorship programmes, along with the opportunity to take on challenging work, as continuing features of its culture.