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Allen & Overy awarded for its continuous support of Pro Bono in the Czech Republic

21.11.2011
Company: Amcham

On the occasion of the third anniversary of the 'Pro bono centrum' project, Allen & Overy has received an award from Pro Bono Aliance, formerly known as civil society organization Public Interest Lawyers Association (PILA).


The award recognises Allen & Overy's efforts of providing free legal services, cooperating in the organisation of educational events, supporting publishing activities and providing financial support. Since the launch of the cooperation in 2008, projects have included the provision of legal assistance to a number of PILA clients on cases such as insolvency proceedings and court appeals etc.

Pro Bono Aliance (PBA) promotes an increase in access to legal help and the socially responsible performance of the legal profession. PBA's primary goal is to make the Czech Republic’s legal instruments more effective in protecting human rights, public interests, and important common values. To achieve its goals, PBA organises educational events, supports the exchange of experience and information, facilitates cooperation between lawyers from NGOs and other legal professions, participates in legislative change, supports the activities of lawyers in other NGOs and spreads information about the protection of human rights. Vítězslav Dohnal, Director of PBA, commented: 'Allen & Overy ranks among the project's most important partners and thus it is contributing significantly to the promotion of the pro bono culture in the Czech Republic.'

Prague-based Managing Partner for Central Europe, Jane Townsend, said: "This is an outstanding achievement of which we are very proud. It recognises the time, skills and resources employed to make a positive impact in the local community. Each office in our global network is encouraged to develop projects that respond to the interests, aspirations, and skills of its staff and match these with the social needs of the local communities in which we operate."

Since first entering the Czech Republic in 1992 Allen & Overy has firmly established itself as one of the leading providers of legal services in the Czech Republic. Our strength is our lawyers' combined international experience and in-depth knowledge of the Czech legal and regulatory environment.



For further information, please contact Jana Kloudova, jana.kloudova@allenovery.com, on +420 222 107 117.

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