Sustainability
Responsible practice for people, communities and the planet.
Our commitment
We believe a modern professional services firm must operate responsibly. Our sustainability programme focuses on three areas.
Environment
Paperless casework, remote-first collaboration, and measured reduction of business travel emissions.
Community
Pro bono support for refugees and charities, and partnerships with local integration organisations.
Governance
Ethical standards, data protection and transparent supplier practices throughout the firm.
Why sustainability matters to a law firm
Our work helps people and businesses move, settle and grow across borders. That responsibility reaches beyond our clients’ cases. The way we run our offices, choose our suppliers, treat our colleagues and support our community shapes the firm clients can trust.
We approach sustainability as a practical discipline rather than a slogan: set clear commitments, assign owners, measure progress and report honestly, including where we fall short.
Reducing our footprint
Most of our impact comes from travel, energy use and paper. We focus on the areas we can control.
Paperless by default
Client files, signatures and correspondence are handled digitally through secure systems. Printing is the exception, not the rule.
Smarter travel
Video consultations are our first choice. Where travel is necessary we prefer rail, combine meetings and review travel use each year.
Efficient offices
We favour energy-efficient equipment, LED lighting, shared resources and well-located premises that staff reach by public transport.
Responsible procurement
We choose suppliers with credible environmental policies and prefer reusable, recycled and certified products for office needs.
Giving back where our expertise helps most
Immigration and legal systems can be confusing and intimidating, particularly for people who are new to a country. We use our professional knowledge to help those who might otherwise go without advice.
- Pro bono advice and clinics for individuals and families in need
- Partnerships with integration, refugee-support and migrant-rights organisations
- Free community information sessions on rights and legal processes
- Volunteering days so colleagues can contribute their time and skills
- Mentoring and work-experience opportunities for students and early-career lawyers
Access to justice
Everyone deserves to understand their legal position. We aim to make plain-language guidance available beyond our paying clients through talks, guides and partnerships.
A healthy, fair and supportive workplace
Wellbeing
Reasonable workloads, flexible working and support for mental and physical health.
Development
Training, mentoring and clear progression so people can build long careers with us.
Fair treatment
Transparent pay and promotion practices and zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment.
Acting with integrity
Sustainability depends on trust. Our governance framework protects clients, colleagues and the wider public.
- Professional standards: we act in line with the rules of the Ordem dos Advogados and applicable law
- Confidentiality and data protection: client information is handled securely and only as needed
- Anti-money-laundering and conflict checks on new instructions
- Ethical supplier and partner selection, including fair payment terms
- Open channels for colleagues and clients to raise concerns, with protection against retaliation
How we turn commitments into action
Set goals
Clear, realistic targets for each focus area.
Assign owners
A named person responsible for every commitment.
Measure
Track travel, paper, energy and community hours.
Report
Review progress annually and share what we learn.
Sustainability FAQs
Does the firm have a sustainability policy?
Our commitments are summarised on this page. We review them regularly as the firm grows.
How can a community organisation work with us?
Contact us with a short description of your work and the kind of support you need, and we will consider whether we can help.
Can clients choose paperless service?
Yes. Digital delivery is our default, and clients can request paper copies when needed.
How do you hold yourselves accountable?
We set targets, assign owners and review progress annually, adjusting our plans where results fall short.
Commitments on this page describe our intentions and approach. Specific targets and figures will be published as they are confirmed.