Recognition for Employment Legal Advice Service Solicitors' Pro Bono Contributions

• Two solicitors who volunteer their time to support the Employment Legal Advice Service (ELAS) have been honoured by the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List.
• The Employment Legal Advice Service provides free employment-related legal support across Greater Manchester, relying on a network of local legal partners.
• Since its launch in 2020, the service has assisted over 1,000 people.

Two solicitors have been commended for giving up their time to help the Employment Legal Advice Service – a joint initiative between the Growth Company, Citizens Advice, and a network of local legal partners that provides support to Greater Manchester residents.

Amy Forshaw from MSB Solicitors and Asif Timol from Fairmont Legal have both been included on the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List, which celebrates solicitors, barristers, and chartered legal executives who have dedicated at least 25 hours to providing free legal assistance over the past year. 

Backed by a wide range of legal organisations, the list highlights the crucial role of pro bono services in ensuring that those who might not otherwise receive legal assistance can access the support they need.

Reflecting on her inclusion on the list, Amy said: “It is a genuine honour to work with the Growth Company, an organisation that delivers such impactful work across Greater Manchester.”

“I feel privileged to contribute as part of the pro bono employment law advice scheme and to play a small part in supporting the vital services they provide.”

Asif commented: “I was pleased to be featured in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition list last year and again in 2025, recognising mine and Fairmont Legal’s dedication to supporting those who don’t have access to legal justice.

“This is only possible with the support of organisations like ELAS, whose sole mission is to bridge the gap.  A streamlined and robust process enables the provision of quality pro bono services while managing busy caseloads and meeting business needs. 

“Our partnership with ELAS is second to none, supporting our corporate social responsibility, and most importantly, benefitting clients who would otherwise be denied legal support.”

Thanks to the work of Amy, Asif, and other professionals like them, the Employment Legal Advice Service has helped over 1,000 people since it was launched in 2020. The service was also highly commended at the 2024 GM Pro Bono Awards.

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