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  1. Pro bono
Law for change
We provide free legal services in the public interest (pro bono) to a wide range of clients, from individual asylum seekers to some of the world’s biggest charities.
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We believe everyone should have effective access to their legal rights

To maximise our impact we focus our efforts in certain areas, including child rights, refugee rights, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and human trafficking.

Our aim is to have the greatest possible impact on access to justice and access to opportunity, through deep relationships with our ongoing pro bono clients and by proactively supporting them in addressing systemic issues. Our pro bono clients are clients of the firm: we don’t distinguish internally between paid work and pro bono, and often bring together cross-border, cross-practice teams as needed.

Our pro bono clients also benefit from the skills of our business services professionals. And we work with legal teams at our corporate clients to support their pro bono activities, and collaborate on projects that meet our shared objectives. To find out more about our work, see the detailed case studies listed below.

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Last year...

...over 1,400+ lawyers across 29 offices......gave over 85,000 hours of free legal work......on 541 matters for over 270 pro bono clients

Case studies
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Providing long-term support to Berlin’s vulnerable young

Freestyle and Freshfields lawyers are partnering to support adolescents facing criminal charges and/or in precarious life situations.

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Empowering Afghan women in Germany
In the heart of Frankfurt, a dedicated group of women at ZAN e.V. are working to transform the lives of Afghan women who have faced unimaginable challenges in their homeland. Freshfields is proud to partner with ZAN e.V. to support their vision in helping Afghan women build self-determined lives in a new country.

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Putting a stop to active human rights abuses

Changes in migration flows in Europe, including those due to the crises in Ukraine and Afghanistan more recently, have led to the increased frequency of violations of the human rights of asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants.

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Save the Children

Since we began our pro bono relationship with Save the Children in 2009, Freshfields has brought together cross-border and cross-practice teams to deliver over 40,000 hours of pro bono legal advice.

Save the Children

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Awards
FT Innovative Lawyers in Pro bono award 2024
For our work advising ECPAT UK
Law.com
Best Law Firm for UK Pro Bono 2021
Pro Bono Service and Community Impact
City Bar Justice Center 2024
Above and Beyond Awards
Sanctuary for Families’ 2023
International Refugee Assistance Project
International Refugee Assistance Project
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Mary EatonPartner, Co-head of Securities & Shareholder Litigation
London
Ali SallawayPartner
London
Paul YatesCounsel
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About us

For nearly 300 years we've partnered with industry leaders to break barriers and seize opportunities. Today, we’re defining what’s next – enabling our clients to succeed by solving their most complex legal challenges and creating opportunity where others see obstacles.

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Environment

Environment is everyone’s business. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, embedding sustainable practices, and supporting clients in their transition to a net zero future – acting boldly, collaborating widely, and driving meaningful change.

Environment

Community impact

Opportunity should not be a privilege. Through meaningful partnerships, mentoring, and outreach in our broader community beyond Freshfields, we break down barriers and create pathways for people from underserved backgrounds – helping them realise their potential, and build a future where talent, not background, defines success.

Community impact

Culture and inclusion

Together we seek to create an environment where everyone is empowered to succeed and thrive. By challenging ourselves, collaborating seamlessly, and engaging openly, we build a culture of trust, respect, and extraordinary outcomes.

Culture and inclusion

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