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Culture and inclusion
Our firm is shaped by our people. We’re committed to inclusion, collaboration and respect – and to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
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Empowered together

Together we seek to create an environment where everyone is empowered to succeed and thrive. By challenging ourselves, collaborating seamlessly, and engaging openly, we build a culture of trust, respect, and extraordinary outcomes. Empowered together, we can make a positive impact for our colleagues, clients and communities. 

We’re building a workplace where people come first

Our people are our most important asset – across generations and geographies, with different perspectives and backgrounds. We seek to ensure that people from all backgrounds – regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background, veteran status or other dimension of difference, can realise their ambitions with us. 

Our diversity and inclusion efforts are aligned to our purpose and values as we are working to ensure that all our colleagues can belong, engage and excel. 

This includes fostering an inclusive culture where colleagues feel supported to succeed and thrive. We are strengthening connections and engagement with colleagues, clients, and the broader community. It means focusing on fair access to opportunity, ensuring everyone is supported to reach their potential. 

Our drive for excellence underpins all we do. We seek to build global teams from a broad talent pool to enable us to deliver outstanding client service around the world. We continue to evolve and refine our efforts over time, tailoring to local need.

Our colleague networks

Freshfields’ colleague-led networks are integral to our culture - they enable connections and foster belonging. By engaging openly and supporting one another, our networks help shape a workplace where everyone can succeed. 

We have more than 10 networks globally and locally and everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in any and all of our networks.

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Connecting colleagues

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Collaborating together

By collaborating within our firm and with external partners, we seek to create spaces that enable individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, skills and strengths to thrive. Learn more about our efforts through our case studies which highlight just a selection of the work we are doing to ensure we are empowered together.

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Women at work - insights across the generations

As we celebrated International Women’s Day in 2025, we explored how different generations can come together and learn from women’s experiences of work, for the benefit of all. 

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CultureA holistic approach to wellbeing

Our holistic approach to wellbeing recognises that our mental health and wellbeing is influenced by all areas of our life.

We strive to build a culture that encourages conversations and promotes healthy behaviours around mental health and wellbeing, so our people and business can thrive, grow and sustain high performance.

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CultureChampioning neurodiversity within Freshfields and the wider legal profession

Over recent years, neurodiversity has become an increasing focus around creating more inclusive working environments. At Freshfields, dedicated individuals are spearheading initiatives both within and outside the firm to drive positive and lasting change.

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CultureSupporting LGBTQ+ inclusion in Asia through collaboration

In Asia we have actively engaged with colleagues, community groups and clients to promote collaboration, sharing insights and understanding. 

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CultureExpanding cultural awareness

Our global teams collaborate to deliver for clients across many cultures and geographies. Our networks and events are open to all Freshfields colleagues and help build connection, understanding and engagement around the world.

Expanding cultural awareness

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2024
FTSE Women Leaders Top 10 Performer for Women on Boards (UK)
2024
Social Mobility Index - Top 10 employer (UK)
2024
Mansfield Certification Plus (UK/US)
2023
Stonewall Top Global Employer – Gold
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About us

For nearly 300 years we've partnered with industry leaders to break barriers and seize opportunities. Today, we’re defining what’s next – enabling our clients to succeed by solving their most complex legal challenges and creating opportunity where others see obstacles.

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Pro bono

Through our pro bono work, we use the law to drive fairness and opportunity – supporting individuals, communities, and organisations tackling systemic challenges. With dedication and collaboration, we help create lasting change.

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Environment

Environment is everyone’s business. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, embedding sustainable practices, and supporting clients in their transition to a net zero future – acting boldly, collaborating widely, and driving meaningful change.

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Community impact

Opportunity should not be a privilege. Through meaningful partnerships, mentoring, and outreach in our broader community beyond Freshfields, we break down barriers and create pathways for people from underserved backgrounds – helping them realise their potential, and build a future where talent, not background, defines success.

Community impact

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