Pro Bono
Bindmans launches Social Justice Fund aimed at improving access to justice
UK firm will donate 10% of client fees to fund that will split proceeds with the Access to Justice Foundation and Just4Kids Law
Companies eye pro bono legal work to boost ESG impact - IBA panel
In-house legal teams are doing more pro bono work as a way to meet their business’s ESG goals
Hogan Lovells’ legal battle to secure reparations for Yazidi women persecuted by ISIL fighters
No attempt is being made by Western governments to ensure victims of atrocities benefit from international sanctions imposed on the perpetrators, writes Hogan Lovells pro bono partner Yasmin Waljee
‘Building stronger partnerships is key’: Pro bono charity CEOs mark UK Pro Bono Week
The leaders of the the UK’s three main pro bono charities look at how to increase participation
IBA awards honour lawyers for human rights, pro bono achievements
Lawyers based in the Netherlands, India and Pakistan picked up awards at the 2024 IBA Annual Conference held in Mexico City
Paris Bar Association launches major pro bono initiative for Summer Olympic Games
Initiative aims to ensure spectators and residents can receive qualified legal advice
Making pro bono a core value pays rich dividends
Nura Maznavi outlines Jenner & Block’s ‘all in’ approach to pro bono and advises how firms can increase their commitment
Profession-wide initiative launched to recognise pro bono efforts of individual UK lawyers
Scheme backed by the Lady Chief Justice will name lawyers who have done 25 hours or more free work annually
Coca-Cola, GSK, ITV among UK GCs embracing pro bono pledge to enhance access to justice
In-House Pro Bono Pledge seeks to increase corporate counsel involvement in pro bono activities over next three years
Boosting investment in Black and minority ethnic businesses
More work needs to be done to ensure Black and minority ethnic entrepreneurs can access funding, writes Hogan Lovells counsel Fenella Chambers
CMS to provide pro bono legal advice to COP28 initiative
Firm will offer support on a range of ESG-related matters for COP28 in Dubai
Fifth Day set to continue founder’s legacy
Charity founded by late Fred Banning to continue promoting pro bono opportunities for ‘non-lawyers’
Hogan Lovells announces three-year partnership with WaterAid
Partnership sees transatlantic firm support climate-resilient water and sanitation projects in Mozambique
Human rights KC launches non-profit with 11-year-old daughter to promote gender equality
Girls Human Rights Hub to offer mentorship and training for girls and young women across the world
‘Trusted adviser’ – a personal tribute to Fred Banning
Ben Rigby reflects on the life of Pinsent Masons’ former head of communications and the founder of Fifth Day, whose funeral took place this week
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