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Celebrating our win for our regional pro bono work

Our firm has emerged as winner in the category “Regional Law Firm of the Year Award ” under the auspices of the TrustLaw Awards 2023, facilitated by the highly respected Thomson Reuter’s Foundation. The award received through our Kenyan office is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment of our teams in acting on pro bono matters.

2 Jun 2023 1 min read CDH Alert Article

At a glance

  • Our firm has won the "Regional Law Firm of the Year Award" at the TrustLaw Awards 2023, organized by Thomson Reuters Foundation, showcasing our dedication and expertise in pro bono work.
  • This prestigious award recognizes our firm's commitment to supporting pro bono clients through TrustLaw projects, demonstrating our broad vision and regional commitment to making a positive impact on society.
  • Being celebrated alongside other pioneers by the Thomson Reuters Foundation is an honor, highlighting our efforts to create a lasting impact on society.

The Regional Law Firm of the Year award specifically recognises regional law firms that have demonstrated exceptional effort and enthusiasm in supporting pro bono clients on projects undertaken through TrustLaw. This significant achievement is a recognition of our firm’s broad vision and regional commitment to supporting not for profit organisations and social enterprises whose activities have a significant positive impact on society.

It’s an honour to be celebrated by the Thomson Reuters Foundation alongside other pioneers working to make a lasting impact on society.

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