Ruby Sam-Kputu 2026 speakers
Associate , Bates Wells Braithwaite London LLP
“Ruby is an associate at the English law firm Bates Wells. She advises development finance institutions, investors, banks, charities, social enterprises and purpose-driven businesses on impact finance transactions, corporate structuring, commercial agreements and governance matters.
She began her career as a finance lawyer at Linklaters in London, where she advised on complex syndicated and bilateral financing transactions in the UK and internationally. During her time there, she was also seconded to Plan International’s global legal team, supporting the organisation’s international operations and programmes.
She joined Bates Wells in 2024 and draws on her experience across both commercial finance and the social impact sector to advise clients on impact investing, development finance and blended finance transactions. Her work spans emerging and developed markets, including transactions across Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States.”
