Our highlights in 2025
How we work
New firmwide
AI literacy and responsibility training delivered
ISO27001
certification achieved
Generative AI
new policy introduced
Due diligence
supplier ESG due diligence pilot delivered
Enhanced
cyber security and incident management planning
Our people
Launched our partnership with the NOW Group
and became a JAM card-friendly business
Company of the year
National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025
260+ employees
volunteer for firm committees
Achieved
Investors in Diversity Gold Mark from the Irish Centre for Diversity
Social impact
850+ students
engaged through our outreach programmes
300+ volunteers
mentored and fundraised
€38k+ raised
for charitable organisations across Dublin and Belfast
Exceeded
social mobility graduate recruitment targets
Pro bono
58 mandates
from civil society and social enterprise
75% pro bono participation rate
by our lawyers
16 clients
secured international protection status and permission to remain
480 people
given legal information on the international protection process by way of outreach clinics
Environment
54.7% reduction
in total emissions (scope 1, 2 and all scope 3 emissions) since 2019
100% renewable energy
used across Dublin, Belfast and London offices
37,000 kWh less energy used
each month at our redeveloped 25NWQ building compared with 2022 levels
ESG advisory
Hosted our first ESG client event
exploring sustainability priorities for 2026
Launched ESG developments timeline
to help clients keep track of key legislative developments
Published ALG ESG research report
examining companies' readiness for key sustainability related legislation
Priority focus areas in 2026
While 2025 saw meaningful progress across our strategic priorities, we remain committed to continuous improvement. The following areas will be a particular focus in 2026 as we continue to build on this progress.
How we work
- Work more closely with our suppliers to support our climate goals and responsible purchasing practices.
- Enhance ESG data collection and reporting.
Our people
- Improve voluntary disclosure rates to strengthen our diversity insights and inform action as part of our BeCounted initiative.
- Roll out diversity and inclusion training across the firm.
Social impact
- Improve how we measure, track and show the impact of our social mobility and community programmes.
- Strengthen how we communicate social mobility to build better understanding, engagement and impact.
Pro bono
- Develop distinct pro bono support for communities experiencing the worst impacts of climate change.
- Harness our expertise to support individuals and families navigating the new International Protection framework in Ireland.
Environment
- Progress our supplier engagement target.
- Establish biodiversity partnerships in our community.
ESG advisory
- Publish thought leadership articles on a broad range of sustainability topics.
- Continue to raise awareness internally of key sustainability developments.
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