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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.

When it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion, we believe the legal profession is lagging behind. As well as being Chartered Signatories of the Law Society and Inclusion Charter, we have set up the Together Action Group (TAG) to address this challenge in our firm and to shape an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy we can all be proud of.

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EDI Champions of the Year

We're delighted to have been named Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2022. Our affinity groups will continue to work together shape an EDI strategy that we can all be proud of, bringing positive change in our industry and beyond.

We focus our efforts on five areas:

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + (LGBTQ+)

We are making our firm an inclusive place for all, regardless of sexuality or gender identity. We are fighting prejudice through education and enlightenment. We have a zero tolerance for discrimination or victimisation, whatever form it takes. 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + (LGBTQ+)

We are making our firm an inclusive place for all, regardless of sexuality or gender identity. We are fighting prejudice through education and enlightenment. We have a zero tolerance for discrimination or victimisation, whatever form it takes. 

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Physical and Mental Health

We are educating and supporting our people to take good care of their mental and physical wellbeing. We support mental health causes and offer flexible working to meet the different needs of our diverse people. We are also an accredited 'disability committed employer'. 

Physical and Mental Health

We are educating and supporting our people to take good care of their mental and physical wellbeing. We support mental health causes and offer flexible working to meet the different needs of our diverse people. We are also an accredited 'disability committed employer'. 

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Gender Diversity

We provide impartial family leave for all genders. We offer flexible, agile working for employees. We are committed to improving gender diversity across all levels and teams.

Gender Diversity

We provide impartial family leave for all genders. We offer flexible, agile working for employees. We are committed to improving gender diversity across all levels and teams.

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Social Mobility

We are highlighting the socio-economic barriers that can block people entering the legal profession. We are taking action to open our doors to all good people regardless of their socio-economic background. Also, we are an accredited living wage employer.

Social Mobility

We are highlighting the socio-economic barriers that can block people entering the legal profession. We are taking action to open our doors to all good people regardless of their socio-economic background. Also, we are an accredited living wage employer.

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Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic

We want to be the employer of choice regardless of a candidate’s ethnicity, religion or belief. We want our firm to reflect the diversity of our modern society and are examining our demographics to understand our weak points and find ways to improve them.

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic

We want to be the employer of choice regardless of a candidate’s ethnicity, religion or belief. We want our firm to reflect the diversity of our modern society and are examining our demographics to understand our weak points and find ways to improve them.