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Powered by purpose – a journey to a thriving society

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At AC, our purpose extends far beyond delivering legal services – we are driven by a commitment to create meaningful change for people, communities, and society. This report marks an important milestone in that journey, bringing together our B Corp certification and our wider social impact strategy.

Our B Corp status provides a robust framework to help us deliver on Strategy 2030 – our long-term vision to double our social impact and embed sustainability, equity, and purpose into every aspect of our work. Strategy 2030 sets the destination; B Corp gives us the roadmap. Together, they ensure we remain focused, transparent, and ambitious – not just in what we do, but in how we do it.

As a leading social purpose law firm, we believe in using our expertise and influence to drive positive outcomes. It’s how we live our values, lead with purpose, and build a business that measures success by the difference we make. Social impact isn’t just a project it’s the foundation of all that we do.

This report reflects our progress, our aspirations, and our unwavering belief that business can – and must – be a force for good.

Matthew Wort, senior partner

Governance

Governance

Integrating our social purpose through our entire business.

Our people

Our people

Our people are our whole business.

Customers

Customers

Our clients are a true reflection of us as a social purpose law firm.

Environment

Environment

As a social-purpose business, sustainability is not just a tick-box exercise, it’s in our DNA.

Community

Community

Building a better business through our communities.

Watch the video – Our B Corp status

Watch the video – Our B Corp status

An interview with Matthew Wort.

Download our 2025 social impact report

Download our 2025 social impact report

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