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Robert White
Robert White

Robert White is the CEO of Brabners, a leading independent law firm headquartered in the North of England. He spearheads the firm’s mission-led strategy and, after its launch in 2023, co-chairs the True North network. A collaborative network of over 600 like-minded businesses who champion the North’s economic potential, while also seeking to play their part in unlocking it – by demonstrating the positive contribution purpose-led business can make in making devolution work, making places work and in demonstrating the positive power of greater collaboration across the region.

There is no one-size-fits-all model for regional growth

There is no one-size-fits-all model for regional growth

Robert White
Sep 10 '26
For years, businesses have been told that growth is a national ambition. Yet, many of the factors that determine whether a business can actually grow – from infrastructure and skills to procurement and access to opportunity – are very much rooted in decisions made locally
National devolution must be matched by support for businesses and skills to unlock sustainable UK growth, argues Robert White.

National devolution and growth depend on business and talent

Robert White
Jul 31 '26
Robert White argues that national devolution must be backed by business and talent to deliver stable, long-term growth for the UK
The questions we should be asking privately-owned businesses to drive growth

The questions we should be asking privately-owned businesses to drive growth

Robert White
Jun 22 '26
The UK growth conversation focuses too much on doom and gloom. Robert White of Brabners True North on the questions that would actually unlock private business potential
Privately-owned, owner-managed businesses deliver consistent, future-focused leadership that Westminster's short-term cycles lack, says Brabners CEO Robert White.

Westminster can learn from privately-owned businesses

Robert White
May 26 '26
Privately-owned, owner-managed businesses deliver consistent, future-focused leadership that Westminster’s short-term cycles lack, says Brabners CEO Robert White
With April marking the start of a new financial year for the country, it is also traditionally a time for many businesses to consider and adapt their plans for the next 12 months.

The power of decentralisation: scaling ambition from the ground up

Robert White
Apr 24 '26
With April marking the start of a new financial year for the country, it is also traditionally a time for many businesses to consider and adapt their plans for the next 12 months