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ABOUT THE AWARDS
Building on the momentum of our groundbreaking launch last year, the 2025 edition will culminate in a gala event in London this September, where we’ll bring together legal and professional services leaders who are reshaping the industry through purpose-driven initiatives and impactful change.
The 2025 Social Impact Awards programme honours firms and individuals from across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region driving measurable progress across a broad range of social impact areas. From inclusive hiring/development and equitable workplace culture to community investment and sustainability, this program is designed to spotlight the people and practices setting new standards for the industry.

THE JUDGING AND RESEARCH PROCESS
Once submissions have been received, our dedicated researchers and judges will review the written nominations and conduct interviews with leading firms and advocates from across the region.
The team will also incorporate other independent research findings and publicly available resources from across the industry, as well as relying on data voluntarily submitted to the Legal Benchmarking Group portfolio of brands.
2025 Submissions Open
2025 EMEA submissions close May 23rd
EMEA Awards Ceremony: September 2025
Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards Profiles
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London managing partner Heidi de Vries and global DEI lead Blessing Buraimoh explain the importance of taking a holistic view in designing accessible and inclusive spaces
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Maria de Lancastre Valente, people and culture director, highlights the importance of placing employee wellbeing first in the legal sector
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Litigator and certified coach Myrthe Uittenbogaard explains how the firm’s innovative approach to training junior lawyers has helped it excel
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A rare example of collaboration between leading corporate law firms in London, the programme helps pave the way for a more diverse and equitable legal sector
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Osborne Clarke’s employment team explains the need to address ageism in the workplace, a subtle barrier that often gets missed in DEI strategies
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Mark Henderson of Doughty Street Chambers reflects on the harsh realities of disability discrimination and his journey in advocacy
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Vinson & Elkins senior associate Ciara Ros shares the inspiration behind achieVE, which has been nominated for social mobility programme of the year at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards 2024
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Chinh Pham, co-chair of the venture capital and emerging technology group at Greenberg Traurig, reflects on his journey of breaking barriers in the legal profession