Advocate news
Ramby de Mello wins the 2025 Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono Award
9 Jun 2025
On 7th June, the Lady Chief Justice presented the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award for Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono to this year’s winner, Ramby de Mello of No5 Barristers' Chambers, at the 2025 Bar Conference.
Advocate barristers act pro bono in successful High Court appeal
27 May 2025
Joanna Thom and Harrison Engler of Field Court Chambers, acting pro bono, successfully appeal finding from 2022 private children law proceedings.
2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards
7 May 2025
On Tuesday 6th May, Advocate held the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards at the Great Hall in Lincoln’s Inn.
Shortlist announced for the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards
9 Apr 2025
With the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards just one month away, Advocate is delighted to announce the eagerly anticipated shortlist. Held annually, the Bar Pro Bono Awards are a unique opportunity in the legal calendar to celebrate the remarkable pro bono achievements of the Bar in England and Wales.
Over 600 barristers recognised on the 2025 Recognition List
7 Apr 2025
Today, 617 barristers across England & Wales were celebrated on the second ever Pro Bono Recognition List endorsed by the Lady Chief Justice. Advocate are delighted to see a 30% increase in submissions from the Bar since last year.
Donate to Advocate during ATP renewal
6 Mar 2025
Every year, barristers have the opportunity to donate to Advocate when renewing their practising certificates. The donations received through this process make up nearly 50% of our charity's annual funding. If you can, please donate to Advocate when renewing your practising certificate this year to allow us to continue providing life-changing pro bono support.
Advocate CEO reflects on the value of barristers' support ahead of ATP
27 Feb 2025
In this blog, Advocate CEO Rebecca Wilkie reflects on the value of barristers' support ahead of the annual Authorisation to Practise process opening, when barristers have the opportunity to donate £35 or more to Advocate when renewing practising certificates.
Advocate congratulate the newly appointed Silks for 2025
29 Jan 2025
Advocate would like to extend our congratulations to the new barristers appointed King's Counsel on 24th January 2025.
Celebrating a successful first year of the Birmingham Chancery Litigant in Person Support Scheme (B-CLIPS)
20 Jan 2025
Advocate and the Midland Chancery and Commercial Bar Association (MCCBA) were delighted to hold a reception at St Philips Chambers to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Birmingham Chancery Litigant in Person Support Scheme (B-CLIPS) and to launch the permanent, expanded Scheme for 2025.