Helping clients
navigate an
increasingly
complex world
Trusted Partners
Astraea is a values-based organisation, committed to diversity, quality and a relentless focus on outcomes. We aim to be trusted partners to our clients, and to provide access and support to the next generation of professionals, irrespective of their backgrounds.
Our Values
Diversity
At the heart of our multidisciplinary model is a commitment to diversity. We understand that our strength lies in breaking down barriers and bringing together a diverse pool of talent. To this end, we deliberately hire people from varying professional and personal backgrounds and will never discriminate based on educational background, for example.
A Trusted Partner
We are not just providers of professional services. We offer a personal and bespoke approach, supporting clients and offering strategic counsel in challenging times. We will always take the time to listen to clients and understand their specific circumstances. We understand that there is always a human side to business situations.
Outcome-focussed
We will always be honest about what we can do for clients and how we will go about our work. Where needed we will combine our in-house expertise with input from a carefully selected network of experienced partners, always being transparent about how we curate our team. We embrace new technologies with due care for the quality and consistency of our work, and always with a focus on achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
Community and Mentorship
We will always support the wider community through our Pro Bono work that provides access to the legal profession for those who cannot afford representation. We also support diversity and widening of access into legal and professional services through our work experience and career mentorship programmes.
Astraea Difference
Pro Bono
Astraea is committed to pro bono work and, in partnership with various charities, we dedicate some of our time to supporting those who could not otherwise afford to pay for legal advice and representation.
We have a particular interest in and commitment to injunctive and anti-harassment applications in cases of forced marriage. Astraea Group also regularly acts pro bono for other lawyers in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings, most recently in a complex and sensitive judicial review.
Community access and social responsibility
We have a strong commitment to community access and inclusivity. We are committed to spending a proportion of our time helping those who would not otherwise be able to access legal support.
We are a significant contributor to “Advocate”, the organisation that provides free legal advice and representation to those in need, and our team are committed to fundraising to promote access to legal assistance in the community.
Above all, Astraea aims to promote access to and openness in the provision of expert advocacy and legal advice for all who need the promotion or protection of their rights.
Social mobility
We promote access to the legal profession for those who have the ability, but do not have the opportunity. We work with charitable providers to promote funded opportunities to state school students to come to London and experience a career in the law. These range from funded internships to informal work experience. We help to mentor those who want that support, giving advice on pre-UCAS, Personal Statements and CVs, as well as interview training.
We believe lack of social mobility is the biggest impediment to wider diversity in the legal profession. Our responsibility to promote it sits alongside our commitment never to discriminate on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or regional, social and economic background.
The Astraea team is consequently diverse. It is above all energised, committed and enthusiastic.
