Charles Russell Speechlys is pleased to announce that 89 of our lawyers have been named in this year's Pro Bono Recognition List, celebrating those who have contributed 25 hours or more of pro bono legal work in the 2025 calendar year.
The Pro Bono Recognition List was established in 2024 by the Attorney General's Pro Bono Committee and is endorsed by the Lady Chief Justice, with the support of the Law Society, Bar Council, CILEX and leading pro bono organisations across the sector. It highlights legal professionals who dedicate their skills and time to improving access to justice.
This year's figures reflect the continued growth of pro bono across the Firm , up from 71 fee-earners last year, demonstrating the strong engagement of our people and the increasing importance placed on social impact, community value, and access to justice within our practice.
Hannah Owen, Senior Associate in our Family team, and shortlist nominee for the Stephen Denyer Pro Bono Award (Best Contribution by Individual) at the 2025 LawWorks Awards, comments:
"Being part of the Firm's pro bono work has been a motivating and enriching experience. Working alongside colleagues from different practice areas and seniority levels has shown me how strongly pro bono is embedded across the Firm. It is inspiring to see how our collective expertise can directly support individuals and organisations who would otherwise struggle to access legal assistance."
Sarah Farrelly, Senior Pro Bono Associate, comments:
"We are incredibly proud of every colleague recognised on this year's Pro Bono Recognition List, and of the many more who contribute to pro bono and community impact work across the Firm. Their commitment reflects our values, our culture, and the importance we place on using our skills to support people and communities who face barriers to accessing justice."
"It is also vital to recognise the frontline community partners who make this work possible. We are deeply grateful for their expertise, collaborative spirit and daily efforts to address the access to justice gap."