April 26, 2024

Milbank Shortlisted for Pair of 2024 TrustLaw Pro Bono Awards

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Milbank LLP is shortlisted for two 2024 TrustLaw Awards, which celebrate the exceptional pro bono work undertaken by legal teams on behalf of NGOs and social enterprises around the world.

Milbank is nominated for International Law Firm of the Year for its commitment to serving pro bono clients internationally and its dedication to projects undertaken through TrustLaw.

The firm also is nominated for an Impact Award for advising the Margaret Pyke Trust (MPT) on an innovative initiative that combines environmental restoration with community health and educational programs in Uganda's Rushebeya-Kanyabaha Wetland. With Milbank’s legal expertise, MPT structured a tripartite agreement enhancing partnership governance and funding efficiency between its project partners. The Milbank London team included partner John Dewar, special counsel Vicky May and senior associate Emily Whittaker. Learn more about “The Legal Lifeline Boosting Uganda's Wetlands and Wellbeing.”

TrustLaw is a Thomson Reuters Foundation initiative that connects pro bono teams to organizations in need of legal assistance. Learn more about TrustLaw and the 2024 TrustLaw Awards.