Governance

Diverse and Inclusive

We have created a workplace that is diverse, open and inclusive. We break down barriers and boundaries, to create an environment where all of our colleagues feel they belong and where there are no differences.

We want to be at the forefront of making a positive impact within our communities, in our firm and across the legal sector. This can only be achieved through continuing to evolve and make progress as a firm and letting our actions speak for themselves.

No boundaries

This focus on diversity, equity and inclusion has impacted our culture of development and growth within the firm, with ‘no boundaries’ being part of our fabric. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group holds our firm accountable. You can see this in action through our Partner Development Programme, which focuses on leadership training, personal development, mentoring and coaching.

The programme has supported many of our female lawyers to become partners and within our business services roles, our senior management team is 70% female.

We are a team of over 55 nationalities, and our professionals (legal and business services) are 56% male and 44% female. We recognise the outstanding efforts of our colleagues throughout the region, and over 50 staff members across all levels and jurisdictions were promoted over the last year, including three female fee-earning lawyers being promoted to partner level.