Leigh Day

Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.

Leigh Day does not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or belief.

We have policies in place to support our commitment to equality and diversity and ensure that it is acted upon on a day to day basis. We also monitor the way that we employ and manage our staff and the way that we interact with clients, third parties and suppliers to ensure that our dealings are consistent with our principles.

Some examples of our recent diversity and inclusion initiatives and achievements include:

• Thriving and active staff-led networks – Disability and Allies / LGBTQ+ / Race, Intersectionality and Structural Equality (RISE) / Women’s
• Being a signatory to the Law Society Women in Law Pledge
• A wide range of diversity policies that are regularly reviewed and updated, including a Menopause Policy and a Trans & Non Binary Inclusion Policy
• Creation of a Parents’ Forum and introduction of a number of initiatives to support working parents and other carers
• Celebration diversity events such as Black History Month and LGBTQ+ Pride, with events and resources open to all employees
• A diverse programme of initiatives, training and events to support the mental health of all members of the firm through the challenges of hybrid working
• Continuing to work with Stonewall as part of the Diversity Champions Programme
• Use of Rare’s Contextual Recruitment System to support social mobility within our graduate recruitment process