Social Responsibility Statement

Community and Pro Bono

Pro Bono Work

The firm strongly supports all work undertaken by fee-earners on a pro bono basis. This includes (but is not limited to) representing those not able to afford representation in front of tribunals, including the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the Competition Appeal Tribunal. We also undertake work on behalf of international bodies to assist emerging Sovereign States in relation to good governance – this work has recently included projects undertaken in Lesotho and Uganda.

Charitable Events

The firm regularly participates in charitable and fund-raising activities. Our efforts to date have included hosting charitable art exhibitions. These events have helped to raise many thousands of pounds for various charities over the years, including Street Child Africa, John Groom, East Side Educational Trust, The Children’s Heart Federation, and the Parkinson’s Disease Society, to name but a few.

The firm also sponsors and supports client-related charitable events and the participation of staff in a wide variety of charitable and fund raising activities.

Community Involvement

• The firm provides a summer and autumn vacation work experience scheme for students, helping to build skills and expertise in the community.
• Lawyers regularly give their time to speak to local business groups, societies and educational institutions on topics of specific concern or interest.
• The firm is closely involved in the work of the Asian Business Association and Hoopers Africa Trust.