Latest List Pays Tribute To The Lawyers Supporting Those Most In Need

Five lawyers from Irwin Mitchell feature in this year’s Pro Bono Recognition List England & Wales, an initiative designed to recognise the invaluable contribution made in supporting those most in need of legal help and advice.

Launched in 2024, the second recognition list was published this week and features solicitors, barristers, chartered legal executives, registered foreign lawyers and registered European lawyers across England and Wales who have given 25 hours or more of their time to pro bono work during the previous calendar year.

The Irwin Mitchell lawyers recognised this year are Charlotte Stawiska; Catherine Buchanan; Loveness Chihoyi; Samantha Burnard and Sinéad Rollinson-Hayes.

The list is endorsed by The Lady Chief Justice of England & Wales and supported by The Law Society, Bar Council and all major pro bono legal organisations, with the backing of the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee.

Pro bono work provides crucial support to individuals and charities who cannot afford legal support.  Lawyers who engage in pro bono work provide an essential service to those in greatest need, yet their efforts often go unrecognised. The recognition list aims to change that by highlighting their invaluable contributions.

Clementine Burch is the Pro Bono and Volunteering Programme Manager at Irwin Mitchell.

Expert Opinion

“The launch of the Pro Bono Recognition List was an important step forward in recognising those lawyers who go above and beyond to help those who cannot afford to access legal advice.

“It’s a pleasure to once again see several Irwin Mitchell lawyers recognised for their pro bono work and as the List becomes more widely known, we hope it will encourage others to provide pro bono legal support to those most in need.” Clementine Burch