Matthew Parfitt and Mayer Brown International shortlisted for the Pro Bono Connect Award at this year’s LawWorks Pro Bono Awards.

17th November 2025

We are delighted to announce that Matthew Parfitt and Mayer Brown International LLP have been shortlisted for the Pro Bono Connect Award at this year’s LawWorks Pro Bono Awards, in recognition of their collective work on the Mitt Wearables case.

In Re Mitt Wearables Ltd, Lakey v Macabuag & Ors [2023] EWHC 1800 (Ch), ICC Judge Prentis dismissed an unfair prejudice petition brought by a co-founder of a company established to develop and commercialise an innovative prosthetic upper limb.

Matthew Parfitt and Mayer Brown International LLP acted pro bono for one of the successful respondents, a co-founder of the company whose work originated at Imperial College London.

The LawWorks Pro Bono Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to legal pro bono by individuals and organisations across England and Wales. We are proud that this important case and the dedication of our colleagues have been recognised.

Congratulations and best of luck to all those who have been shortlisted.