City solicitor bodies pledge support for LawCare

The City of London Law Society (CLLS), the City of London Solicitors’ Company (CLSC) and LawCare today announced a three-year strategic partnership combining sustained funding with sector-wide engagement to support those working across the legal profession.

The CLLS will contribute £10,000 a year from 2026 to 2028, with the CLSC committing £5,000 a year over the same period.

CLLS chief executive Patrick McCann said: 'This partnership reflects a clear responsibility to engage with the realities of working in law, not just at a headline level but in a way that is sustained and practical. LawCare provides both direct support to individuals and a clearer understanding of the pressures that sit within the profession. By committing to a multi-year partnership, and working alongside the CLSC, we are supporting that work in a way that is consistent, visible and grounded in evidence.'

Peter King, chair of the charity committee of the CLSC, said: 'As we talk to our members, who are solicitors working in the City at all levels in larger and smaller firms as well as in-house in banks and other organisations, we are acutely aware of the pressures under which they work. Our charity, which receives donations from our membership, aims to support other charities which work in areas relevant to the law and the City of London. For these reasons we are delighted to support this partnership.'

Elizabeth Rimmer, chief executive of LawCare, said: 'Through this partnership, we can increase our impact, better support people facing the challenges of day-to-day legal practice, and help build a healthier, more sustainable sector. We’d love to see more of the legal community get involved.'