Dawson Cornwell LLP

Dawson Cornwell are committed to promoting equality and diversity both in relation to our staff and job applicants and in relation to our policies, practices and procedures. This applies to our professional dealings with clients and others.

We recognise that a firm which is inclusive and diverse attracts the most talented individuals, who are valued for their ability and performance.

We treat everyone equally and with the same attention, courtesy and respect, regardless of race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or gender reassignment.

Wherever possible, we take steps to promote equal opportunity in relation to access to the legal services that we provide, in order to ensure that, subject to funding constraints, our services are accessible to all clients. We are committed to meeting the diverse needs of our clients.

We consider all employees to be equal and create a working environment which is free from unlawful discrimination. This applies equally to voluntary positions and anyone undertaking work experience with us.

Awards & Recognitions

We are signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity & Inclusion Charter and we have a Silver Charter Mark. We have also been awarded a Diversity Aware Charter Mark. We have been committed to equality and diversity in both our work and in the workplace for many years as demonstrated by the nominations and awards referred to below.

We were shortlisted for Company of the Year – Female Leadership (Boutique) at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards in March 2022. The Powerwomen Awards is now in its tenth year and was designed in consultation with the London School of Economics to champion women in the wealth sector and highlights the female leaders of today and tomorrow.

We have been shortlisted for Best Employer – Career Progression at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2022. The Future Leader Awards is a programme to champion young professionals and highlight the leaders under forty of today and tomorrow. The philosophy of the contest is to support future leaders who excel at work but who also make an important contribution to society.

History

Kate Allen was shortlisted for the award for Diversity/Gender Positive Role Model of the Year in the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2020.

We won the Silver Award for Company of the Year – Female Leadership (Boutique) at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards in March 2020. The Citywealth awards programme champions women in the wealth sector and highlights the female leaders of today and tomorrow, spotlighting individuals and companies who support caregiving responsibilities, female leadership and celebrate diversity.

We were shortlisted as Best Employer – Career Progression LGBT+/inclusion for the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2019. The criteria for the award is to demonstrate evidence of leadership and development of LGBT+ and diversity individuals within the organisation, including investment in qualifications.

Sulema Jahangir was named an Unsung Hero by Newsweek Pakistan in 2019.

Shabina Begum was recognised as one of the Top 100 figures on the British Bangladeshi Power and Inspiration List in both 2014 and 2017.