Wiltshire law firm Gardner Leader wins national responsible business award

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Gardner Leader has won the Excellence in Responsible Business category at the LawNet Awards.

Gardner Leader, a law firm operating in Wiltshire, has won the Excellence in Responsible Business category at the LawNet Awards. The award recognises firms that prioritise people, communities and the environment in their operations.

The firm achieved B Corp certification in June, making it one of just 40 UK law firms to hold the status. B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

Trainee solicitor Bridget Skinner was named a finalist for Early Career Lawyer of the Year. She was recognised for demonstrating legal knowledge, judgment, initiative and commercial awareness which have earned her responsibilities beyond what would normally be expected at her level of experience.

Derek Rodgers, managing partner at Gardner Leader, said the award was 'an important milestone' that showed 'the changes we have made and the direction we are taking are the right ones'. He added that Skinner's nomination 'thoroughly deserved' and recognised 'the vital contribution our next generation of lawyers make'.

Over the past two years, Gardner Leader has formalised its commitment to balancing people, planet and profit by appointing an environmental and social responsibility manager and creating working groups focused on the environment, workplace wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and community and charity.

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Law firm wins national award for responsible business practicesA law firm which operates in Wiltshire has won a national award for its commitment to responsible business practicesThis Is Wiltshire · 13 Nov, 05:00
Law firm wins national award for responsible business practicesA law firm which operates in Wiltshire has won a national award for its commitment to responsible business practicesGazette & Herald · 13 Nov, 05:00
Law firm wins national award for responsible business practicesA law firm which operates in Wiltshire has won a national award for its commitment to responsible business practicesWiltshire Times · 13 Nov, 05:00
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