Kingsley Napley 24 HOUR SEARCH Responsible Business Home About Us Responsible Business Kingsley Napley is committed to being a responsible business both in the way that it is managed internally and in how we deliver client service; delivering positive impact for our firm members, clients, profession, environment and our local community. This is underpinned by the firm's culture and values of teamwork and respect, integrity and fairness, understanding and commitment which is held core to everything that we do. The firm's responsible business programme is driven by its people and overseen by the responsible business committee which meets regularly and is led by our Managing Partner Linda Woolley, putting issues of corporate social responsibility at the heart of the discussion internally. Our responsible business programme covers six areas, which are: Business Conduct, Charities and Community, Diversity and Inclusion, Environment, Pro Bono and Wellbeing. Linzi McDonald Pro Bono and Responsible Business Manager Email Linzi Linda Woolley Managing Partner Email Linda Latest blogs & news IWD: The right to walk alone without fear – what I and other men need to be doing Following the tragic events of this week, I have thought back to the past two weeks and considered how my position might have been different if I was a woman. I now recognise just how incredibly ‘normal’ it has become for women to be warned against walking alone at night, which is something I have never had to consider as a man. This dichotomy between the experiences of men and women has been made clear by the reaction across traditional and social media. READ MORE ... #ChooseToChallenge this International Women’s Day Kingsley Napley continue to support International Women’s Day to help forge a more gender equal world. As a firm we pride ourselves on having a workforce made up of over 69% women, with more than 50% in the partnership. However, we know that much work still has to be done in the legal sector and beyond. READ MORE ... Charity Spotlight - Spark Inside Kingsley Napley had the pleasure of hosting an evening with Spark Inside. The charity coaches prisoners and advocates for change within the criminal justice system. Please read on to find out what we learnt and how you can help. READ MORE ... 'Pro bono is part of our DNA' Pro bono is part of our DNA at Kingsley Napley. It is part of many fee earners’ weekly if not daily work. We have provided pro bono legal advice and services for several decades and it is now a cornerstone of the Responsible Business (RB) offering at the firm which I manage. READ MORE ... World Suicide Prevention Day Today (September 10th) is world suicide prevention day and an opportunity to raise awareness, reach out to those that are struggling and demonstrate that loss of life can be prevented. READ MORE ... Windrush Day - 22 June 2020: so where are we now? On 22 June, people will come together to celebrate what has now been called, “Windrush Day”. The day is being marked with celebrations around the country, which may well be a challenge given social distancing. However, as a quick reminder, this day is to mark the injustice and scandal that many people faced, predominantly from the Caribbean who, after being in the UK for more than 50 years were asked to leave the country. READ MORE ... Carers Week 2020: The unsettling impact of lockdown on those living with an Acquired Brain Injury During Carers Week 2020, we help to make caring visible by sharing voices of staff members at Kingsley Napley, who are either carers themselves or witness the effects of others being required to fulfil a carer’s role. Today, we share Claire Parry’s story about her brother, who has an Acquired Brain Injury, and the unsettling impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on his stability, routine and well-being as well as the challenges experienced by his family and carers. READ MORE ... Carers Week 2020: Planning ahead to ease the pressure on carers Carers are often unpaid relatives and/or close family friends; they can face practical problems such as not being able to speak to third parties on behalf of the person for whom they are caring and it can be difficult to access that person’s funds without legal authority. These practical issues can unnecessarily add more stress and challenges to the carer’s role, which should otherwise be focused on caring. To help alleviate this pressure, it’s important for anyone to look at ways they may be able to plan for and organise their financial affairs to help make these situations better for those who may need to care for them. READ MORE ... Carers Week 2020: The importance of time, patience and asking for help During Carers Week 2020, we help to make caring visible by sharing voices of staff members at Kingsley Napley, who are either carers themselves or witness the effects of others being required to fulfil a carer’s role. Today, we share Sarah Harris’ story about caring for her father, who suffers with MSA, whilst balancing responsibilities for her young children and for clients and colleagues in her role as partner in our Regulatory team. Sarah offers her advice to colleagues, friends and others caring for loved ones during COVID-19. READ MORE ... Carers Week 2020: The challenges of selfless caring for elderly parents During Carers Week 2020, we help to make caring visible by sharing voices of staff members at Kingsley Napley, who are either carers themselves or witness the effects of others being required to fulfil a carer’s role. Today, we share Satvir Sokhi’s story as he reflects on his mother’s role as carer for his grandparents and some of the challenges she faces: practically, physically and culturally. READ MORE ... Carers Week 2020 and the need to make caring visible This week (8-14 June 2020) is Carers Week. The rallying call “lets raise our voices together and help make caring visible” could not be more relevant given the current situation the whole world is facing. In this blog, we reflect on the importance of marking caring visible and shares a story about her friend's experience as a carer at this time. READ MORE ... World Environment Day - The green lining of the Coronavirus lockdown… and how to continue to ease our environmental impact As the UK settles into its tenth week of lockdown, we are starting to see glimpses of hope that we might soon be back to work, the gym, and school. But while we are all looking forward to enjoying things we did before lockdown, we shouldn't be so hasty to revert back to all of our old ways. READ MORE ... Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week at Kingsley Napley The importance of kindness and mental health is always high on the agenda at Kingsley Napley, and we embrace the annual Mental Health Awareness Week as an opportunity to raise awareness among our people about the tools and channels available to support their mental health and wellbeing. READ MORE ... Mental health within ethnic minorities and why #KindnessMatters We are using this week to support #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and specifically the theme of kindness at Kingsley Napley. As a black woman, mental health is a topic that has long both interested and troubled me. Specifically, why is mental health still reported to be taboo within ethnic communities? READ MORE ... Mental Health Awareness Week and the importance of kindness Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is “kindness”. In this blog, Senior Partner Stephen Parkinson reflects on the theme and the importance of kindness. READ MORE ... IDAHOBIT Day 2020: I am an Ally This Sunday marks International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. On this day, over 130 countries around the world draw attention to the various forms of discrimination and violence that the LGBTQ community continue to experience. It serves as a reminder each year of the work which is still needed to achieve LGBTQ equality. David Sleight, a Partner and ally, at Kingsley Napley shares his experience below. READ MORE ... Buying a house: the pitfalls for unmarried same-sex couples The current government lockdown is making everyone aware of their living arrangements. Relationships are being put under new pressures and the current emotional and financial impact of the virus may be causing additional stresses in a relationship. It is a sensible time to make sure you understand how you own your property and the implications of such ownership. READ MORE ... “Love comes first”: The journey to equal partnerships and marriage in the UK On the eve of the new decade, 31 December 2019, the first mixed-sex couples officially entered into civil partnerships, granting them the same legal protections as in marriage. READ MORE ... Maybe I am a feminist after all Let me start with the elephant in the room. As a middle aged white man I have had a privileged career some of which is a direct result of my gender. For most of that time I don’t think I really appreciated that. I qualified just before the number of women entering the solicitor’s profession exceeded the number of men. My perception was that, in the places where I worked, men and women were treated equally. Job done. However... READ MORE ... The lionesses: how female footballers are tackling equality with pride When you cast your mind back to last summer, you may have hazy memories of enjoying an aperol spritz during the heat wave, listening to Lewis Capaldi on every radio station, or your attempts to desperately avoid buying plastic bottles and single use cups. READ MORE ... Responsible Business at Kingsley Napley Our BAME group's film screening of The Hard Stop Attended by KN employees and the Stop and Search Legal Project. VIEW SSLP'S SITE Related Pages Business Conduct Operating our business in a responsible manner for the benefit of our own people, our clients and our suppliers is important to us. Charities and Community The Charities and Community group encourages and coordinates fundraising and volunteering within the firm. Diversity and Inclusion We value everyone as individuals and have a consultative approach throughout the firm, from departmental strategy to key firm wide decisions. Environment As a firm, we recognise that we have a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. Pro Bono Providing pro bono help to people who need legal assistance but cannot afford it forms an important component of our community focused activities. About Us We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities when it matters most. Let us take it from here. +44 (0)20 7814 1200 enquiries@kingsleynapley.co.uk CONNECT WITH KN LINKED IN TWITTER SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST Kingsley Napley Legal Notices Privacy Notice Fraud Warning Modern Slavery Statement Complaints Website Terms Cookie Policy Accessibility Site Map © Kingsley Napley LLP. All rights reserved. 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