42BR is committed and passionate about acting responsibly as barristers, staff and as an organisation. This includes considering the effect we have on our community, the environment and within the legal profession. We want to make a positive impact, while minimising our carbon and waste footprint. Here are some of the ways we are putting this into action.

Sustainability, waste and carbon reduction

Cycle Scheme

We encourage employees and members to cycle to Chambers by providing storage facilities, as well as grants and loans with which to purchase a bike.

Recycling

We securely recycle paper, computer equipment and ink cartridges, while cutting down on waste by minimising paper use and banning the use of paper and plastic cups. We actively encourage our members and staff to recycle throughout Chambers.

Energy efficiency

We have installed sensor lighting throughout our building and actively seek out energy efficient products and services.

Pro Bono work

We work with the Bar Pro Bono unit to provide legal representation to those with deserving cases who cannot afford to pay for our services. We actively encourage our barristers to use their professional legal knowledge to benefit those who are disadvantaged, under privileged or have difficulties in accessing legal advice.

Charity fundraising

We take part in the annual London Legal Walk to raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust, the Free Representation Unit and the Bar Pro Bono Unit. These bodies make a valuable contribution to preventing homelessness, resolving debt problems, gaining care for the elderly and disabled, and fighting exploitation.

We also support the CHICKS children’s charity, which provides free breaks for disadvantaged children all over the UK.

Please contact our Chambers Director, Vincent Denham, if you have any suggestions of charities you would like 42BR to support.