2020 Bar Pro Bono Awards: Winners

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This year the Bar Pro Bono Awards went digital, with virtual networking and an exciting remotely filmed ceremony. The prestigious awards were presented by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett, and Chair of the Bar, Amanda Pinto QC, and the ceremony hosted by Advocate Chair, Sir Robin Knowles CBE. If you missed it and want to check out the ceremony, you can do so here. 

The winners of Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year Award and the Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono, the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award, will be announced at the Annual Bar and Young Bar Conference on 21st November.

Read the full 2020 Bar Pro Bono Award Nominations brochure here 

Award winners:

Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year

Winners: Catherine Jaquiss (Goldsmith Chambers), Jennifer MacLeod (Brick Court Chambers) and Emma Mockford (Brick Court Chambers)

Highly Commended:

Dr Sam Fowles (Cornerstone Barristers)

Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year

Winner: Zimran Samuel (Doughty Street Chambers)

Highly Commended:

Amritpal Bachu (1 MCB)

Bojana Asanovic (Lamb Building)

Sarah Pinder (Goldsmith Chambers)

Sarah Salmon (Field Court Chambers)

Pro Bono QC of the Year

Winner: Ben Collins QC (Old Square Chambers) 

Highly Commended:

Anthony Metzer QC (Goldsmith Chambers)

International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year

Winners: Sangeetha Iengar (Goldsmith Chambers) 

Pro Bono Chambers Professional of the Year

Winner: Nick Levett (Outer Temple Chambers)

Pro Bono Chambers of the Year

Winner: Goldsmith Chambers

Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono, the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award

Winner: John Collins (Park Square Barristers)