The Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee has announced the publication of the second annual Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales, with 4,780 lawyers across England and Wales recognised for their dedication to providing pro bono services, including 79 lawyers in Wales.
The 2025 edition of the list saw 4,780 entries in total, an increase of over a fifth from 2024 (3,762 entries).
This includes close to 2,000 names (1,934) appearing for their second time on the list, as well as 2,846 lawyers featured for the first time on the list this year.
Pro Bono Recognition List 2025: practitioners in Wales
The list of recognised pro bono practitioners in Wales – those lawyers who have given 25 or more hours of pro bono legal assistance over the previous calendar year, are:
| Abdallah Barakat | 9 Park Place Chambers | Barrister |
| Lucy Bishop | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Macaulay Brady | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Andrew Burns | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Megan Chisholm-Jones | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Eve England | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Beth Gilbert | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Rose Glanville | 30 Park Place Chambers | Barrister |
| Jacob Grant | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Alun Griffith | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Vibudha Hebballi | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Martin Holden | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Owain James | Civitas Chambers | Barrister |
| Jennifer Margaret Morgan | Asylum Justice | Chartered Legal Executive |
| Bethan Tapper | Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice | Solicitor |
| Zoe Waker | Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP | Solicitor |
| Oliver Wannell | Capital Law Ltd | Solicitor |
| Victoria Knapp | Aberystwyth University | Solicitor |
| Emily Wales | Redkite Law | Solicitor |
| Aimee Laura Quigley | Pembrokeshire Care Society t/a Pathway Legal | Solicitor |
| Andrew Nelson | Nelson Myatt Solicitors | Solicitor |
| Leah Thomas | Harding Evans LLP | Solicitor |
| Craig Court | Harding Evans LLP | Solicitor |
| Natalie Corten | Watkins & Gunn | Solicitor |
| Lucy O’Brien | Watkins & Gunn | Solicitor |
| Kate Roberts | Watkins & Gunn | Solicitor |
| Clive Thomas | Watkins & Gunn | Solicitor |
Almost 4,000 solicitors were featured on the list alongside 617 barristers, 55 registered foreign lawyers, 2 registered European lawyers, and 137 chartered legal executives.
The 2025 list saw an increase of almost a third (30%) in the number of barristers featured, from 476 in 2024 to 617 in 2025 and a 21% increase in the number of solicitors from 3,284 in 2024 to 3,969 in 2025.
This year, the initiative expanded to include chartered legal executives, SRA-registered foreign lawyers and registered European lawyers, reflecting the List’s commitment to celebrating the pro bono contributions of professionals from across the entire legal community.
Commenting on the publication of the Recognition List, its Patron Baroness Carr, The Lady Chief Justice, commented:
“I am delighted to welcome the publication of the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales. I am pleased to recognise and thank all those solicitors, barristers, chartered legal executives and registered foreign or European lawyers who have undertaken 25 hours or more of pro bono work over the last year.
“I am particularly pleased to see that a number of lawyers appear for the second time, having been recognised on last year’s inaugural List, showing their continued commitment to pro bono.”
The Lady Chief Justice added that the judiciary sees first-hand the importance of pro bono advice and representation in assisting those who might not otherwise receive legal help and hopes ‘that recognition on the List encourages the legal profession to continue its commitment to providing pro bono help to those in need’.
Richard Atkinson, President of Law Society, said:
“Everyone has the right to access justice and although pro bono benefits those most in need, it cannot be a substitute for legal aid. There has been a significant increase in solicitors working pro bono this past year and whilst it can truly change lives, pro bono can never replace a properly funded justice system.”
About the Pro Bono Recognition List
Set up under the sponsorship of the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee, with the support of the Law Society, Bar Council, CILEX and all major pro bono legal organisations, the Recognition List aims to shine a light on the individual lawyers at organisations of all sizes who are at the heart of providing pro bono across the jurisdiction.
Upon the launch of the 2025 list, Barbara Mills KCBar Council Chair, said:
“The Pro Bono Recognition List shines a light on those lawyers who continue to step up time and time again to plug the gaps. The Bar’s own contribution has grown significantly. We are incredibly grateful for the time and care given by every individual on the list, but their goodwill should not replace the proper funding of legal aid to ensure everyone has access to justice.”
Yanthé Richardson, CILEX President, added:
“It is inspiring to see so many Chartered Legal Executives recognised for their dedication to pro bono work, demonstrating the impact of a diverse and inclusive legal profession. Their efforts not only change lives but also strengthen public confidence in the justice system. We hope this recognition encourages even more legal professionals to get involved and make a difference.”
The list was open to any solicitor, barrister, chartered legal executive, registered European lawyer or registered foreign lawyer practicing as of 31 December 2024. Submissions for next year’s list will open in January 2026, covering pro bono undertaken during 2025.
For more information on the Pro Bono Recognition List 2025 and to enter for 2026, click here.
