Seven muckle lawyers singled out for recognition on pro bono legal list
Seven of our lawyers have been recognised for their commitment to pro bono legal work on the latest Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales.
Gail Bennett, Carla Boaks, Jessie Melroy, Richard Nixon, Samantha Pritchard, Alison Walton and Hugh Welch have all been highlighted for providing 25 or more hours of pro bono legal work over the last year.
The list identifies solicitors, barristers, chartered legal executives, and registered foreign/European lawyers who go above and beyond to provide legal assistance. The initiative is now in its third year and is supported by the Law Society, the Bar Council, CILEX, and all major pro bono organisations under the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee.
Great way to give back
Working pro bono means providing free legal assistance to people, charities or community groups who could not otherwise afford these services.
At Muckle we have always been committed to supporting and benefiting our local communities in any way that we can. We are proud of the extensive pro bono work undertaken by our lawyers, and this list celebrates those who have made a particular commitment of their time and expertise.
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill said, ‘I am pleased to thank every lawyer who appears on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales, of which I am patron.
‘The lawyers recognised on the list follow the long tradition of the legal profession in volunteering their time to provide free legal assistance to individuals and charities. It is therefore particularly welcome to see that a number of lawyers have appeared on the list for multiple years, demonstrating their continued commitment to pro bono.
‘Pro bono is not a substitute for legal aid, but it is a valuable part of our system of justice, working alongside the advice sector. The judiciary sees first-hand how pro bono advice and representation helps those who might not otherwise receive legal assistance. I hope that recognition on the list encourages the legal profession to continue its commitment to providing pro bono help to those in need.’
Business as a force for good
We have always believed in working in responsible and ethical ways for the benefit of our people, our communities and our clients. We do not simply pay lip service to our values, they run through everything we do. Discover more about our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
To find out if your charity qualifies for pro bono support, visit: https://www.muckle-llp.com/about-us/environmental-social-governance/social/pro-bono/