Linklaters named Financial Times 2022 Leader in Diversity

Linklaters has been recognised as a Leader in Diversity by the Financial Times for the third year running, for demonstrating leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

The independent rankings look to highlight those employers who go beyond making statements of commitment to Diversity & Inclusion and have taken action to promote change and create an inclusive environment – as evidenced by employee perceptions.

More than 100,000 employees from 15,000 companies across 16 European countries were surveyed. Employees were asked about their employer’s overall commitment to diversity and inclusivity and explored fields of diversity including, age, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, social mobility, and LGBTQ+.

David Martin, Global Diversity & Inclusion Partner at Linklaters, comments:

“We are very proud to have been identified as a Leader in Diversity by the Financial Times for a third year in a row – particularly because it’s a reflection of the views of people within our firm on our efforts to improve diversity and create an inclusive culture. We have made important progress, but we still have a way to go to get where we want to be.”

Paloma Fierro, Global Diversity & Inclusion Partner at Linklaters, notes:

“We work hard to develop, attract and keep the best talent and critical to this in any organisation is to ensure equity, diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to ensuring that we are a diverse firm and are home to an inclusive culture where people can feel free to be themselves and thrive.”

Last year Linklaters pledged to improve representation of Black and underrepresented minority ethnic lawyers and business team members at all levels in the firm. Find out more about the firm’s Race Action Plan and the progress made one year on here.

Linklaters’ global Diversity and Inclusion strategy outlines the firm’s priorities and key programmes and initiatives, across the core stands of gender, race and ethnicity, social mobility, age and life stage, LGBTQ+ and disability.