Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Austin & Carnley Solicitors
At Austin & Carnley we are committed to fostering a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace for all. As part of our regulatory obligations, and our broader commitment to transparency, we publish anonymised diversity data.
This data is based on voluntary responses from our staff. It informs our efforts to promote equity, opportunity and belonging at every level. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation, foster creativity, and reflect the communities we serve. We’re proud to share our diversity data as part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and progress. The categories reported include:
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Age distribution of employees
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Ethnicity of employees
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Ethnicity of employees by role
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Social mobility indicators, including parental occupation and type of school staff attended between the ages of 11 and 16.
We recognise that diversity is about more than data. These insights support our ongoing work to ensure everyone at Austin & Carnley feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive.
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​Age distribution of employees across the firm
We value the contributions of staff at every stage of their careers and recognize the importance of age diversity in building a balanced and dynamic workplace.
Our age data shows an even distribution across most age categories, with each representing 18.75% of those who responded to the survey. The exception is the 16-24 age group, which accounts for 6.25%. This reflects our ongoing efforts to attract, support and retain staff across all age groups.
Ethnicity of employees
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our wider community. Understanding ethnic composition of our team helps us to monitor representation and support equity across all roles and career stages.
Of those who responded to our diversity survey:
68.75% identified as White or Other White Background
31.25% identified as Asian/Asian British/Black/Black British/Mixed or Multiple Ethnic Groups
Ethnicity of employees and roles
We monitor the ethnic diversity of staff across all roles within the firm to help ensure fair representation and inclusive progression opportunities. This enables us to assess representation, identify any disparities and inform future planning around recruitment, retention and progression. It also supports our broader commitment to equity, transparency and continuous employment.
Socio-Economic Background and Social Mobility
We have collected data on the socio-economic backgrounds of our staff – including school type and parental occupation – to help us understand social mobility within the legal profession. Reviewing this data supports our commitment to fair access, inclusive recruitment and equitable career development.
Parental occupation
The information below reflects the occupation of the main household earner when the employees were aged 14:
Employees Education
As part of our commitment to monitoring socio-economic diversity and supporting social mobility, we have collected data on the type of secondary education our employees received. This helps us understand the range of educational backgrounds represented within the firm,
Type of school employees attended between the ages of 11 and 16
