Diversity and inclusion strategies – shortcomings and solutions

The Financial Conduct Authority has conducted a review into how financial services firms approach diversity and inclusion. On our website, we look at the shortcomings that were identified and what should be done moving forward to achieve meaningful change. These learnings benefit employers in all sectors.

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About Mark Hamilton

Mark is a partner in Dentons' Employment and Labor practice. He has specialised in employment law since 1995. He advises on all aspects of employment law including Executive contracts and severances, TUPE transfers, collective employee relations, large restructuring and redundancy programmes, negotiation and termination of contracts and unfair dismissals. He is recognized as having both top class technical legal knowledge and an extremely pragmatic approach whether he is providing strategic advice or guiding clients through a complex dispute.

About Christopher Seymour

Christopher is an associate in Dentons' People, Reward and Mobility team, focusing on UK employment law. He has experience in both contentious and non-contentious areas of employment law, ranging from advisory and transactional matters through to tribunal litigation.

About Sarah Jackman

Sarah specializes in employment law and is counsel in Dentons' Glasgow office. With extensive in-house experience in the financial services sector, she is a trusted advisor to many of our high-profile clients. Known for aligning her legal advice with clients' business priorities and culture, Sarah often acts as an extension of in-house legal and HR teams. Her background in banking gives her a deep understanding of HR's role in regulatory matters, allowing her to advise on both contentious and non-contentious issues – particularly those related to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime. Sarah is also a frequent speaker at client events and has a keen interest in employee wellbeing. In 2024, she was selected as an inaugural member of our Shadow Executive Team.