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We proud to be named a Top 75 Employer in this year's The Social Mobility Foundation Employer Index, reflecting our ambition to create a more representative workforce with a culture where everyone can thrive. We're committed to reducing inequalities in our communities by helping young people prepare for life after education, widening access to careers in our sector, and improving life-chances in UK communities where social mobility has been identified as a key issue.

“Whilst you might be divorcing as husband and wife, you’re not divorcing as parents.” Our new podcast brings you stories and advice to help make life after divorce as empowering as possible. Our first episode looks at how you can make co-parenting a success. Host Zahra Pabani is joined by family law partner and mediator Phillip Rhodes; family mediator Joanna Gosling; and founder of The Co-Parent Way Marcie Shaoul. Listen or watch: https://bit.ly/4faeW8Q #CoParenting #Divorce #LifeAfterDivorce

It was a pleasure to host special guests, clients and colleagues at 3SIXTY in Newcastle last night, as we celebrated Silk Family Law joining forces with Irwin Mitchell. Our Managing Partner, Rosalyn Bever, hosted the evening, with Silk's Managing Partner, Ian Kennerley. Together they talked about the importance of the upcoming integration, and how it'll create an even better experience for current and future clients in the Northeast and nationally. What a fantastic evening to celebrate an exciting future, bringing together the best in family law! #Newcastle #FamilyLaw #NorthEast

We’re proud to be hosting our one-day conference, Erb’s Palsy: Understanding Birth Related Nerve Injuries and Recovery. Join us alongside case managers, obstetricians, peripheral nerve surgeons, physiotherapists, midwives and wider experts to share knowledge and insight on Erb’s Palsy. Speakers will share their own experiences and perspectives on how brachial injuries are caused, treatment, impact and more. Register now: bit.ly/3UcE72C #ErbsPalsyAwareness #MaternitySafety #ErbsPalsy #MaternityMatters

We’re delighted to announce that 59 of our departments have been ranked in the Chambers and Partners 2025 Guide, with 21 of those being ranked in band one. This year has been an improvement on last year's performance, with 135 colleagues being recognised individually and 23 of these being ranked for the first time. We’d like to both thank and congratulate all of our colleagues who’ve made this possible. Read more: https://bit.ly/4f52YNE #ChambersUK2025

New regulations around sexual harassment in the workplace are coming into force at the end of October. All employers will have to show that they've taken reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in their organisation. Get ahead of the changes and download our free policy that you can use in your business: bit.ly/4f0HXUu #SexualHarrassment #EmploymentLaw

The top co-parenting concerns for 2024 have been revealed. Out of 1000 surveyed, 29% of parents were most concerned about different parenting styles after a divorce. Introducing kids to a new partner, communication, discipline and financial issues were also among the top complaints identified. Just 17% of respondents said they had no concerns with co-parenting. Co-parenting is undoubtedly challenging, but with patience, understanding, and a commitment to putting the children’s needs first, it is possible to create a positive and supportive environment for everyone involved. Read our top tips here: bit.ly/4f9Pgcy #CoParenting #FamilySupport #ChildWellbeing #Divorce

Equality, diversity and inclusion has been a boardroom discussion for years. Many companies have invested heavily in staff training and policies to try and make their workplace more equitable. But are businesses truly focused on tackling their unique barriers and prejudices? Or are they more concerned about following social trends? Using elite sport as a lens for discussion, Elise Sherwell OLY, Elaine Huttley and Delroy Corinaldi consider the current EDI landscape, and why it’s so important for organisations to get it right: bit.ly/4f3WAWT #BlackHistoryMonth #EqualityInSport #FootballForAll

Our client, Willow, needed intervention when she got stuck during her delivery and medics had to pull her out using a suction cup. As a result, she can’t move her right arm, and was later diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy. Erb’s Palsy is a type of paralysis caused by nerve damage in the arm, and means Willow has poor balance and co-ordination, a stiff posture, and a tight right arm. Despite this, Willow refuses to let her condition define her, and has gone on to win several horse-riding championships. Find out more about her inspirational story in our Imagine magazine: bit.ly/4f4RGsU #ErbsPalsyAwareness #ErbsPalsy #Imagine

“Conversations about race, let’s talk about it. We all need to be comfortable having uncomfortable conversations.” As part of our Life at Irwin Mitchell campaign, we had an honest chat with our colleagues Rhuma Russell-Longden, Cheryl Cummings, Angela Jackman KC (Hon), Aaron Ford and Jerome Nwaodor, on the commitment to positive change required by all organisations to combat racism and remove barriers for people underrepresented in the legal sector. Learn more about our approach to tackling these issues in our Responsible Business report: https://bit.ly/3YgW3LS #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM24 #LifeAtIM