Defined by Knowledge
Our mission is to support the next generation of legal talent to be successful. To help prepare you for your journey, we’ve created our "Defined by Knowledge series" - lectures which explore our practice areas and specialisms. Click on a film below to hear from our lawyers.
Originally produced under the Hogan Lovells legacy, these videos authentically capture the experiences and opportunities that define Hogan Lovells Cadwalader.
Operating sustainably
- Approved SBTi targets: reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions 90% by 2030 (2019 base year) and reach net zero across the value chain by 2050.
- Member of UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and Race to Zero; founder member of the Legal Sustainability Alliance and Net Zero Lawyers Alliance.
- We report annually to CDP (current rating B, A- for supplier engagement)
Our strategic themes and partnerships
We focus our community investment on four UN SDG-aligned themes: advancing racial justice, empowering women & youth, driving environmental innovation, and responding to crises.
Flagship partners
- WaterAid – three-year global partnership supporting climate-resilient WASH projects through pro bono, volunteering, and fundraising.
- Rewilding Europe & Snowchange Cooperative – restoring ecosystems and biodiversity across Europe.
- Humanitarian partners – long-standing support to MSF, CARE International, IRC, and ICRC for rapid crisis response.
Pro bono
- We contribute 175,000+ pro bono hours every year to increase access to justice and strengthen the rule of law.
- Our pro bono practice is partner-led, with an International Pro Bono Partner and leadership across regions; we prioritise strategic litigation and impact projects.
Business and Social Enterprise (BaSE)
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Our impact-economy practice delivering accessible legal support to social enterprises and mission-led businesses (incl. BaSE Catalyst).
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Mini-MBA-style training for trainees and junior lawyers builds commercial skills and social impact know-how.
Fundraising & sport partnerships
ParalympicsGB – Gold Partner and Official Legal Services Provider (partnership dating back to 2008), supporting the team through Games cycles including Paris 2024.
Case studies
Take a closer look at our legal case studies to see how we partner with clients to realise their ambitions and new innovations.
Together, we lead change and shape the future.
Securing a decisive win for PrivatBank in landmark US$2 billion fraud case
By delivering a historic High Court win for PrivatBank, we paved the way for global asset recovery – and set a blueprint for institutions confronting cross-border fraud worldwide.
Transforming global regulatory compliance with ELTEMATE’s AI-powered Regulatory Pilot
Helping global organisations monitor, interpret, and act on regulatory change at scale – with tailored AI that delivers clarity, speed, and confidence.
Driving action with The Rivers Trust to restore and protect freshwater ecosystems across the UK and Ireland
Through a multi-year shared-value partnership with The Rivers Trust, we're helping protect, promote, and strengthen freshwater ecosystems across the UK and Ireland. Our collaboration is grounded in purpose and combines legal insight, community engagement, and environmental ambition to drive meaningful, long-term change.
Enabling one of New York City’s most ambitious housing projects to take flight
We helped Cirrus Workforce Housing and LCOR secure the redevelopment of the former Flushing Airport – paving the way for 3,000 new homes and US$3.2 billion in economic activity.
Navigating regulatory complexity to deliver landmark deepwater port approvals
As demand for energy export infrastructure grows, deepwater ports present a unique opportunity. But approval is complex – and that’s where we come in.
A first of its kind blueprint for regional banks
By helping Third Coast Bank securitize a US$200 million revolving CRE loan, we supported its first ever CRT transaction – lowering construction concentration risk, improving capital efficiency, and creating a model for regional banks managing development heavy portfolios.
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