our CSR work

As a 170 year old law firm, we have always been part of the fabric of the communities in which we operate, and are acutely aware of our impact on our local surroundings.

Committed to carrying out our business in a responsible way, whilst making a positive contribution to our local and wider community, our CSR ethos informs the way we interact with our clients, suppliers and the outside world, as well as how we work internally with our own people.

Our CSR policy

As an employer with national offices, we recognise our business activities inevitably have a direct impact on our clients, suppliers, and also on our communities. We also realise our business activities have negative impacts on the environment. These arise from issues including the carbon footprint of vehicles, energy use in our office, waste generation, and the use of non-renewable resources.

We are fully committed to reducing these impacts, and continually aim to improve our CSR performance.

Our CSR commitments mean

• recognising the direct and indirect environmental effects of our daily business practices and introducing 'greener ways of working' to combat these effects
• creating a positive and fair workplace for our people, through employee incentives, initiatives and a clear equality and diversity policy
• supporting our local communities and 'giving back' through pro bono, corporate sponsorship and guidance
• donations and fund-raising work for a range of local and national charities
• striving to improve our customer service and inviting clients to feedback to us, to inform our strategic and operational decisions.

We review our CSR policy every year to ensure we are up to speed with the latest ethical business solutions and practices.

Improving our CSR performance

• Actively supporting and taking part in CSR projects and initiatives
• Raising awareness among employees and clients
• Encouraging employee involvement in our local communities
• Meeting, monitoring and reporting on our statutory environmental obligations and other requirements to which we subscribe
• Meeting our statutory obligations on employment, health and safety, and the environment
• Setting objectives and targets for improvement and reviewing our environmental performance on a regular basis
• Taking part in local and national projects which promote sustainable development
• Listening to customers and stakeholders

We review our CSR policy every six months to ensure we are up to speed with the latest ethical business solutions and practices. Our marketing manager Holly Nelson is responsible for this policy.