A READING-based law firm says it is proud that the majority of its partners are women, following on from International Women’s Day earlier this month.
The 2022 report for the Solicitors Regulation Authority looking at diversity found that, on average, only 35% of partners in all law firms in England and Wales are women.
However, it’s a different story at Blagrave Street-based Blandy & Blandy.
Its chairman, Nick Burrows, said: “We are very proud of the fact that nine (55%) of our 16 partners are women and to buck what remains a disappointing trend in 2022.
“This balance has not come through design but instead reflects Blandy & Blandy’s long-standing support for women in business, with many of our female partners having progressed into partnership over time, reflecting their significant contributions to the sustained success of our firm.
“Two thirds of our current senior associates and associates are women, as are over 60% of our management team.”
And Mr Burrows was appointed in 2016, succeeding Blandy & Blandy’s first female chair.
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