Partners and Pastries - Business Networking Event

Our September 2026 Partners and Pastries networking event is hosted by our partner Shakespeare Martineau at their offices on Level 19 of The Shard in London.

**In a change to our usual timings, this event is not a breakfast event and will take place in the afternoon.**

Join us at The Shard on Wednesday 9th September 2026, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm:

• Afternoon Refreshments
• Welcome by TBAT Innovation - Sam Stephens, Director
• Introduction to Shakespeare Martineau
• Networking Opportunities
• 5 x 90-second Partner Pitches

Booking is essential, and we are unable to accept anyone turning up on the day due to strict security procedures at The Shard.

PLEASE NOTE: Photo ID is mandatory at check-in for this event, due to security measures at the venue. Access will be denied to those without.

There is a strict policy of a maximum of one ticket per organisation, due to high demand and to ensure fair access. To accommodate a diverse range of Partners, we will also be limiting the number of IP firms in attendance for this particular event.

Priority will be given to:

• Current Partners on the TBAT Innovation Ltd Partner Referral Scheme, and their clients
• Shakespeare Martineau clients

Spaces are extremely limited, so advance booking is mandatory.

If you are not currently a TBAT Innovation Partner, please get in touch, if you'd like to be considered to attend.

Travel Information

There is NO parking is available on site. Driving is not recommended due to traffic and limited parking availability. If driving is necessary, please use 32 London Bridge Street SEG and nearby options include pay and display bays and private car parks in the London Bridge area.

By underground:

The nearest tube station is London Bridge, located directly beside the buildling

Lines: Jubilee or Northern Line

By Train

London Bridge Station is the nearest rail station - directly connected to The Shard

Served by:

-Southeastern

-Thameslink

-Southern

By Bicycle

Santander Cycles has multiple docking stations around London Bridge

Accessibility: The Shard is fully accessible and connected directly to London Bridge Station via step-free routes

About our Host Partner:

Shakespeare Martineau: Shakespeare Martineau provide legal advice in life and business. Working with organisations of all sizes, the firm delivers a broad range of specialist legal services and has expertise across multiple areas including but not limited to: energy, education, banking & finance, healthcare, investment funds, manufacturing, agriculture, family business, Islamic finance, later living, social housing, charities, and real estate. Shakespeare Martineau also provides services for families and private clients.

Interested in becoming a Partner?

TBAT’s Partner Referral Scheme is designed for businesses who want to transform their client’s journey and proactively help them access sources of innovation funding. Our partners utilise our in-house expertise to reduce their workload, increase client satisfaction and add value to their client services.