We are pleased to announce that we are sponsored by Shakespeare Martineau LLP. With over 1,200 legal professionals and 126 partners, the company offers expertise in the areas of corporate, employment, family, litigation, commercial, intellectual property, real estate, and private client law, among others.

As part of the broader AMPA Foundation, Shakespeare Martineau has a clear purpose: to unlock potential in its people and clients by delivering creative and practical solutions that build confidence, growth, and development.​

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We are particularly thankful that this sponsorship is being offered to us through the AMPA Foundation. It offers grants and charitable donations to organizations and initiatives in the communities where AMPA operates, and it helps to make a lasting impact.

Its work focuses on:

• Financial support to community partners and charitable causes.

• Pro Supporting access to justice through partnerships such as Law Works and University-based legal advice initiatives.

• Encouraging employees to give their time and skills to local projects.

• Supporting programmes and initiatives aimed at widening access to the legal profession.

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​In its 2024/25, AMPA recorded 638 hours of Pro Bono work in 2023 and delivered 178 hours of Pro Bono support to over 300 participants through the Ingenuity Programme. This demonstrates a tangible commitment to widening opportunity, promoting innovation, and supporting social change.

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The sponsorship we have received, made possible through Shakespeare Martineau and funded by the AMPA Foundation, enables us to continue delivering high-quality events, initiatives, and opportunities for our members.

It supports our commitment to:

• Expanding access to justice and Pro Bono engagement.

• Creating meaningful networking and professional development opportunities.

• Strengthening collaboration between students and the legal profession.

• Promoting socially responsible legal practice.

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We are incredibly thankful for their generosity and trust in our work. Their support reflects a shared commitment to community engagement, professional excellence, and widening opportunity within the legal sector.

We look forward to building on this partnership and continuing to create positive impact together!​

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Find out more about Shakespeare Martineau, visit: https://www.shma.co.uk/who-we-are/

For more information about the AMPA Foundation, visit: https://ampa.co.uk

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