Loyens & Loeff

Diversity and inclusion

We rely on our people for the quality of the services that we provide. It is only when our people have the freedom to be themselves that they can they reach their full potential and provide the best service to our clients. This is why we create an inspiring work environment with equal opportunities for everyone. For us, ambition is more important than background; we don’t care who you are or where you come from; we only want to know where you’re headed.

Social Innovation Council

Diversity and inclusion isn’t about words, but rather about actions. In 2008, we established the Social Innovation Council, which sets specific targets and organises activities each year to promote diversity and inclusion within Loyens & Loeff. Since the start we have signed the Talent to the Top charter, a unique partnership between the government, the private sector and senior businesswomen, have embraced the declaration of intent for 'Diversity in the legal profession' and have organized activities to emphasize the importance of Diversity & Inclusion within Loyens & Loeff.

Foundation Forward

Loyens & Loeff is delighted to have teamed up with Stichting (Foundation) Forward. Stichting Forward’s mission is to encourage the acceptance, validation and visibility of lesbians, homosexuals, bisexuals and transgender ("LGBTs") within the Dutch legal profession. With this, FORWARD aims to create a platform for the exchange of experiences and best practices in order to promote an inclusive environment for all legal professionals, regardless of sexual orientation or identity. For more information, please visit http://www.stichtingforward.nl/indexnl.aspx.

ECHO Foundation

ECHO (Expertise Centre on Diversity Policy) collaborates with partners in (higher) education, the public sector and the corporate sector to strengthen diversity and inclusion within their constituent organisations. ECHO uses its experience, expertise and network to help organisations develop and implement effective and sustainable policies in these areas. It has launched a number of initiatives, such as the annual ECHO Award, the ECHO Mentoring Programme and the UCLA Study Trip. For more information, please visit http://echo-net.nl/.

Loyens & Loeff is proud to be a partner of the ECHO Foundation. We’ll be hosting the presentation of the 2018 ECHO award at our Amsterdam office; the first ever Loyens & Loeff Law & Tax Award will be presented on that same occasion.