Blackfields Solicitors | Equality & Diversity

Non-Discrimination in the provision of services

At Blackfields Solicitors we do not discriminate nor do we accept or tolerate discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status or sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or belief; in the provision of services to clients, instructions to counsel or other experts or suppliers, the selection, treatment (including promotion) and behaviour of staff, or in the planning and provision of services.

All staff and the principal have been made aware of the firm's policy. Any breaches that occur will be dealt with in accordance with the firm's complaints, grievance and/or disciplinary procedures. Specific action to be taken will be agreed by the principal, the manner of which will depend on the nature and intent of the breach.

This non-discrimination policy precludes the following types of discrimination:

Direct discrimination (including harassment) - where a person is treated less favourably on the basis of the grounds already listed above.
Indirect discrimination - Where a requirement or condition, which cannot be justified, is applied equally to all groups, but has a disproportionately adverse effect on one particular group.
Victimisation - Where a person is treated less favourably on the basis of action they have taken against the organisation (including grievances) under one of the grounds listed in our policy.

Blackfields Solicitors do not target any specific client groups and a description of the client groups that we serve can be found in our business plan.

Equality & Diversity Policy

Non-Discrimination in the provision of services

This non-discrimination policy precludes the following types of discrimination:

Exceeding Client Expectations