Charities

It’s time for a new story on pro bono, says Bea Rossetto: one that grounds it as a vital public service delivering justice for all

Is it time for a narrative shift on pro bono work? In this week's NLJ, Bea Rossetto, head of communications & community development at the National Pro Bono Centre, argues that pro bono work should be seen not as charity, but as a vital public service

Change is on the horizon for how charities communicate with their supporters: Janine Regan, Liz Gifford & Courtney Benard set out practical steps to take now

A new amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill will allow UK charities to send direct marketing emails to supporters without prior opt-in consent. Writing in NLJ this week, Janine Regan, legal director (commercial), Liz Gifford, senior associate (charities) and Courtney Benard, trainee solicitor (commercial) at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP explain how the change aligns charities with commercial entities, but warn that it comes with caveats

The annual London Legal Walk has once again broken records, highlighting the extraordinary commitment and support from the legal community

Mark your calendars: Pro Bono Week 2025 will take place across the UK from 3 to 7 November

Government plans to charge 20% VAT on private school fees are lawful, the High Court has held

City law firms are rallying behind the One Billable Hour campaign, launched by social mobility champions Be the Ladder and law firm Moore Barlow

The annual Law Society RFC Festival of Sport is set to take place on Sunday 21 September at Richmond Athletic Ground, with 44 law and financial services firms confirmed to compete

The Bar v the Bench race has returned, this time with solicitors entering the fray