Chambers is delighted to announce that Owain Rhys James has been named in the innaugral Pro Bono Recognition List. He is the only barrister based in Cardiff named on the list, and one of only two practising in Wales. The list recognises those who provided at least 25 hours of pro bono service last year.
The Lady Chief Justice, announcing the publication of the list, said:
"I am delighted to welcome the publication of the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales, of which I am Patron. The List recognises barristers and solicitors who gave 25 hours or more pro bono legal assistance over the last year. The initiative is supported by the Law Society, the Bar Council and all the major pro bono organisations under the aegis of the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee.
I take this opportunity to thank each and every solicitor and barrister who appears on the Recognition List. Each has provided at least 25 hours of legal pro bono last year, with many offering substantially more than that. Those lawyers follow the long tradition of the legal profession in volunteering their time to provide free legal assistance to individuals and charities."
The list can be viewed at: https://www.probonorecognitionlist.org.uk/Recognition-List