Mental health

We are committed to educating all of our employees about the importance of promoting good mental health and a healthier workplace. Through our supportive and collaborative culture, we aim to provide help and guidance about mental health and wellbeing which can be accessed by all, without stigma.

Our guiding principles

To support individuals in times of need and to educate them, leaders and team members to be self-aware and resilient with good mental health practices
To examine and review our work environment and process to ensure we identify and address risks of psychological injury
Focus our initiatives and services on early intervention through: education, self-awareness, understanding and connection to professional support
Raise our capability in supporting and managing mental health issues in the workplace
Raise awareness of access to appropriate professional support
Eliminate the stigma of mental illness through education and understanding.

Employee network

Breathe

Memberships and commitments

Perspectives

Our approach to diversity and inclusion in the UK

Diversity and inclusion

Gender balance

We support gender balance programs in order to address and reduce unconscious bias in our decision making. We provide targeted leadership development for women, including coaching, mentoring and sponsorship, and we facilitate and strengthen professional networking through our women’s networks and diversity and inclusion committees.

Racial, ethnic and cultural diversity

We are committed to increasing the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of our leadership, partnership and people across the global firm

Disability confidence

We are committed to removing assumptions, barriers and challenges faced by people with visible and invisible disabilities

Mental health

We are committed to creating a culture where mental health is understood without stigma and where everyone responds effectively to mental health problems to reduce the overall incidence of mental health issues and improve the wellbeing of our people.

LGBTIQ+ inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTIQ+) professionals can progress and develop

Parents and carers

Many of us have responsibilities that require flexibility in our working patterns. We are committed to supporting our working parents and working carers.

Social mobility

We believe that the legal sector should be open to talent from all backgrounds and are committed to widening access and fostering a culture of social inclusion.