33%
Women partners in the UK
Our Achievements
We are proud of the work we have done and the work that we continue to do to ensure that the demographics of our people reflect the rich diversity of our clients and our communities. Here is a snapshot of where we are. We will continue to use the levers at our disposal to increase the pipeline, develop our talent and create a firm culture where everyone feels that they belong as their authentic selves.
8%
Ethnic minority partners in the UK
3%
LGBTQ+ partners in the UK
56%
Associates, senior associates and counsel in the UK are women
18%
Associates, senior associates and counsel in the UK are racially/ethnically diverse
5%
Associates, senior associates and counsel in the UK are LGBTQ+
55%
of hires in our most recent graduate trainee recruitment round are racially/ethnically diverse
28%
of hires in our most recent graduate trainee recruitment round are from lower socio-economic backgrounds
Our Accolades
2017-2023
Ranked in the Social Mobility Employer Index Top 75 Employers for seven consecutive years, since its creation in 2017.
Social Mobility Foundation and City of London Corporation
2023
First law firm to achieve Silver in the National Inclusion Standard (NIS). A benchmark for workplace inclusion covering protected characteristics and wider diversity and inclusion issues.
National Inclusion Standard (NIS)
2023
Achieved Women in Law Empowerment (WILEF) Gold Standard Certification for the last five years.
Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF)
2023
Shortlisted for Standout DE&I at the British Legal Awards 2023 for our work with Flair Race in the Workplace project.
The British Legal Awards
2023
Our partnership with Flair was recognised by Business in the Community who profiled our work in a case study in their 2023 Race at Work Charter Report.
Business in the Community
2023
Inclusive Employers Standard: Silver
Inclusive Employers
2022-2023
Achieved Mansfield Rule Certified Plus for second consecutive year in the UK. The certification recognises efforts to increase representation of minority lawyers – based on ethnicity, sexuality, gender identification, and disability in law firm leadership.
Diversity Lab
2022
Inclusive Employers Standard: Bronze
Inclusive Employers
