NOMINEES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD

It is a privilege to support TrustLaw and their ever-inspiring network of NGOs through the pro bono brokerage programme. TrustLaw has provided Covington with an opportunity to work on matters ranging from multijurisdictional legislative analysis to local employment and data privacy advice, giving our lawyers the chance to make a positive impact on social issues around the globe.

- Staś Kuźmierkiewicz , EMEA Pro Bono Lawyer , Covington & Burling LLP

We’re very proud to be shortlisted in this category, it’s a privilege to work with TrustLaw on impactful global projects. It’s been particularly rewarding to leverage our corporate finance skills across multiple projects, including those supporting the amazing campaign work by ONE to end extreme poverty and boost pandemic recovery. A highlight for me was helping ONE’s efforts to expand lending capacity for critical international development projects.

-Eriko Kadota, Managing Associate, Linklaters LLP

TrustLaw is one of Milbank’s most trusted pro bono partners for interesting and challenging cases for our non-litigators. In 2023 alone, Milbank lawyers devoted over 2500 hours to help organizations around the world that are focused on issues like stopping child marriages, workers rights, environmental concerns, reproductive rights, gender equality, and sports programs for at risk youth.

- John Dewar, Partner - Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance, Milbank LLP

NOMINEES FOR THE REGIONAL LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD

Working with TrustLaw has helped us develop and embed in our team a passion for pro bono work. The quality of projects and clients that we have the opportunity to work on and support is excellent and, in many cases, we have formed an enduring relationship with these clients. We are proud of the strides we take each year in our pro bono practice and this would not have been possible without the tremendous support we receive from TrustLaw.

- Ozofu ‘Latunde Ogiemudia, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Pro bono work plays an important part in SyCipLaw’s commitment to social responsibility and the community’s economic prosperity. TrustLaw not only screens NGOs and social enterprises as potential clients but, more importantly, assists them in identifying their legal needs and framing their request for legal assistance. This ensures that law firms can service pro bono clients efficiently and be responsive to their needs.

- Jose Florante M. Pamfilo, Partner and Head of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee, SyCipLaw Salazar Hernandez & Gaitman.

Working with Trust Law allows us to have a greater impact on human rights needs in Latin America while reinforcing the legal community's commitment to strengthening access to justice.

- Flavia Regina de Souza Oliveira, Partner, Mattos Filho , Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados.

NOMINEES FOR THE IN-HOUSE LEGAL TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD

The breadth of projects available through TrustLaw (our team has taken on corporate, commercial, IP and data privacy projects in the past year) combined with the truly appreciative nature of the pro bono clients, makes it a pleasure for the Entain legal team to give back in this way.

- Entain PLC

Partnering with TrustLaw provides the opportunity to leverage our legal expertise for social good. We're not just embracing challenges; we're sparking change by deepening our global understanding and contributing to causes such as human rights and education. TrustLaw harmonizes legal talent, NGOs and social enterprises to bring transformative societal impact.

- MSD

At Dentsu, we place equal priority on being a force for good, as well as a force for growth by creating campaigns that start purposeful conversations and create progressive change. In service of this commitment, our in-house Legal & Compliance team has found TrustLaw to be invaluable in helping our global team members connect with meaningful pro bono opportunities that create good in the world.

- Dentsu International