Equality & Diversity

At Halliwells we believe that the diversity of our large workforce is one of our greatest assets. We are committed to tackling discrimination and prejudice in all its forms and to provide equality of opportunity for everyone. We believe that it is only by offering equality of opportunity that we can achieve the goals we set ourselves in the provision of legal services.

Our Commitments

• Embrace our responsibilities under all relevant legislation to combat discrimination.



• Recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we come from and service as clients.



• To welcome the special knowledge and skills that a diverse workforce contributes to the firm.



• Eradicate discrimination and inequality in the carrying out of our work and when we employ others to carry out work or provide services on our behalf.



• Consult with our staff and remain open to ideas and suggestions designed to improve our service to our clients and our workplace practices



• Ensure that our internal and external policy and systems of working and practices reflect and incorporate equality objectives and targets.



• Provide equal access to training and development thus ensuring that everyone can participate fully in the firm.



• Treat our staff, clients, agency workers and service providers positively, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religious belief, disability or age.



• Investigate fully any complaint of discrimination, bullying, harassment or victimisation.



• Equality and diversity in all aspects of employment at Halliwells from advertising of vacancies, through recruitment, training and personal development and finally to reasons for ending employment. In regard to employment we ask only for skills and qualities actually needed to do the job.