Beauchamps LLP

We are firmly committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Our DE&I programme is led by a dedicated DE&I Committee, the membership of which we expanded this year to broaden the perspectives and experience to ensure that our programme continues to reflect the needs and priorities of all our people.

In the wider context, we achieved the Bronze Investors in Diversity Award from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are signatories to the Law Society of Ireland's Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter, which sets out a code of conduct for the treatment of "all individuals and groups of individuals" fairly and equally." We are long-term members of the 30% Club Ireland, and we participate in the International Bar Association's European Regional Forum D&I Working Group.

Disability and Neurodivergence Inclusion

A key focus this year has been disability inclusion, accessibility and neurodivergence awareness in our workplace. We engaged Ability Focus to deliver dedicated Disability Awareness Training and Neurodivergence Awareness for all our people. The training was over a number of engaging and impactful sessions.

We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is fully accessible and supportive. We provide accessibility accommodations including assistive technology for visually impaired employees and people with sensory needs, full wheelchair access throughout the office and flexible working arrangements to support individual requirements. 

Women's Initiatives

38% of our partners are female, with 53% female representation across all lawyers.  In the last year,

a number of our female colleagues participated in the Law Society's Women in Leadership

Mentoring Programme.  The firm is developing an internal women's mentoring programme, which is

a priority for the DE&I Committee this year.

Community Engagement and Sponsorship

We are proud to work with local and community organisations, including:

·         Starting Strong — this is a programme supporting ambitious female entrepreneurs and we have been a sponsor since its inception in 2015.

·         The Dublin Devils — Ireland's largest LGBTQ+ and inclusive football club, of which we are long-standing sponsors.

·         The North East Inner City Transition Year Programme — part of the Government's initiative to regenerate Dublin's North East Inner City.

·         The Career LEAP Programme — developed in partnership with Trinity College Dublin and community groups Swan Youth Service and East Wall Youth, assisting young people from marginalised backgrounds.

In addition to our pro-bono programme, we encourage and support volunteering, community development, and charitable activities by our staff. We support over 40 charities connected with our people including charities for women, children and homelessness with particular support for a school catering for autistic children with complex needs.