3
days' of paid volunteering leave per year
Corporate responsibility
We do good work - In more ways than one
We have a responsibility to help others
Our corporate responsibility helps us make a positive impact
While the law is what we 'do', there's much more to us than that. As people, and as a firm, we believe we have a responsibility to help those around us. This means making a positive difference in the local and wider community, supporting our people and enabling them to flourish, and minimising our environmental impact. This isn't just good business sense, it's good people sense too.
There are three elements to our corporate responsibility agenda:
- Investing in our communities, through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable giving
- Promoting diversity and inclusion among our people
- Protecting the environment
And wrapping around all of these things is collaborative working – engaging with others to increase the impact we can have.
Corporate responsibility FAQs
What kinds of activities could I get involved in?
"Whether it's championing the valuable cause of our charity partners through fundraising events that run throughout the year, or helping to host a class of primary school children who may be stepping into an office for the first time in their lives, there really is something for everyone''. Aisha Dass, Associate
What does pro bono work mean for employees?
How do you balance work and corporate responsibility?
What about charitable giving?
£727K
worth of pro bono hours 2016/17
50
hours of pro bono work count towards a fee earner's chargeable target
3,480
hours of pro bono 2016/17
How we help others
Mentor a leader
Mentor the Chief Executive of a charity, and help their organisation to thrive.
Mentor a student
Help GCSE and A-Level students to prepare for university study.
Give free advice
Provide pro bono legal advice on the judicial review process for a charity.
Find out more
Find out how you can help us make a positive impact in our local and international communities.