Our social impact work
We work on a wide variety of social impact and community investment projects, with the main areas of focus being access to justice, social finance, education and employment. This work supports our responsibility to help build a fair and equitable society, as well as our commitment to our people, culture, clients and the wider legal sector.
We do this by:
- giving free legal advice (also known as pro bono advice)
- supporting community projects
- funding the work of charitable organisations
- working with clients to maximise their positive social impact
- leveraging our global social impact expertise to advise investors, wholesalers, intermediaries, foundations and impact-driven organisations.
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News and insights
News: 22 August 2023
A&O Belfast recognised as leader in responsible business practice
Allen & Overy Belfast has been awarded gold level in the prestigious CORE: The Standard for Responsible Business accreditation in recognition of its commitment to doing business in a way that is…
Publications: 02 March 2023
A&O’s secondees support refugees fleeing Ukraine with pro bono legal advice
In the months following the invasion of Ukraine, a group of law firms and NGOs worked together to mobilise a collaborative pro bono response to assist Ukrainian refugees in Poland. The outcome was the…
Publications: 14 December 2022
The importance of a holistic approach to human rights
To mark International Human Rights Day, we hear about some of A&O’s work on economic, social, cultural and collective human rights.
Publications: 08 September 2023
Street Child invests in the future as our charity partnership draws to a close
Our Global Charity Partnership with Street Child has ended – but our impact hasn’t. With GBP2.6m of support provided, including GBP1.5m of funding, our contributions are helping the charity to…