Who we are

Recognising that fostering an inclusive and supportive culture, where individuals can authentically express themselves, feel appreciated, and experience a sense of belonging, positions us strongly to attract exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds and communities to our firm. 

As a Firm we are committed to doing the best by our people, our clients and our communities and our business strategy reflects that and the steps we need to take to achieve it.

Regency has identified five key areas of focus and has implemented various initiatives and measures to support its diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy. These areas of focus include:

1. Gender: The firm prioritises achieving gender balance in partnership and leadership roles, creating an environment where working parents of all genders feel supported in balancing their work and home life.
2. CAPability and Mental Health: Collaborating And Promoting Ability (CAP) is a network within the firm focused on attracting candidates with disabilities and fostering an environment where open conversations about mental health and physical health can take place. The firm ensures that mental health support options are well-known and utilised.
3. LGBTQ+: The firm is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace environment where all members of the LGBTQ+ community can express themselves freely.
4. Religion, Belief, and Ethnicity: The firm places specific emphasis on improving ethnic diversity by attracting diverse talent to the legal sector and addressing any challenges related to recruitment, inclusion, and development based on religion, belief, and ethnicity.
5. Social Mobility: The firm aims to eliminate potential barriers to entry into the legal sector and proactively engages with students at an early stage, providing them with access to information and resources for making informed decisions about their career paths.

Each of these areas of focus is supported by an active staff-led D&I Network and a dedicated D&I Team. The firm encourages everyone to actively participate and contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

The firm’s engagement and activities related to D&I extend beyond internal efforts. Proactively, the firm collaborates with clients, suppliers, and intermediaries to support diversity and inclusion initiatives as well as broader Responsible Business initiatives, fostering education, awareness, and action.

We prioritize the long-term health and well-being of all our staff and partners at the firm. Our aim is to cultivate a positive working environment where everyone can thrive. Whether it’s through friendly interactions or providing information about our confidential counseling services, colleagues across the firm collaborate to offer support and, if necessary, liaise with medical professionals to assist in maintaining your physical and mental well-being.

We have established a comprehensive “wellbeing hub” that consolidates all our initiatives promoting physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being. Throughout the year, we organize a variety of events that raise awareness of health and lifestyle issues impacting mental health and well-being. Recent topics have covered building resilience, sleep, and nutrition. Additionally, external providers conduct regular pension and mortgage clinics at the firm.

We strongly encourage everyone at Regency to take advantage of the well-being resources and support available

The mere ability to offer assistance is often insufficient. In today’s world, what truly matters is the allocation of time. We firmly believe that pro bono work is a worthwhile investment of time. 

At our firm, pro bono is not an afterthought. We are deeply committed to creating a positive impact in people’s lives and giving back to the communities we serve.

When we engage in pro bono work, we dedicate our time, careful consideration, and expertise. This commitment is ingrained in our culture, making it possible for our people, clients, and communities to thrive. We firmly believe that by contributing our time, legal expertise, skills, and resources, we can open up new possibilities for individuals and organisations in need, empowering them to advance their causes.

It is even more fulfilling when we can collaborate with our clients and other key stakeholders, working together to foster and develop collaborative opportunities that generate a greater positive social impact.

Access to justice

At Regency, we encourage everyone involved to contribute their time to our Access to Justice scheme. We understand that many in our communities struggle to find legal advice and, as a result, suffer. The purpose of the Clinic is to increase access to expert legal advice and information for those who cannot afford it. Our service is completely free of charge.

Our clinics are booked through community centres, places of worship, and charities.

Please note that this service is very popular and is provided by volunteer lawyers. For all bookings, please email us at contact@regencysolicitors.com