Equality & Diversity Policy Statement

Waddington Legal Limited T/A WTW Solicitors and Michael Bower Equine Law is committed to avoiding discrimination in its dealings with:

• Clients.
• Directors.
• Employees.
• Any third parties.

Diversity

The company is committed to promoting diversity in its professional activities.

Disabled Facilities

Keighley Office

The facilities available for those with a disability or mobility issues at our Keighley office are:

• Free off street parking.
• Permanent ramp to front door.
• Disabled toilet on ground floor.
• Ground floor interview room accessible from reception for those with restricted mobility or those who use a wheelchair.
• Out of hours and home appointments available (by prior arrangement).

Skipton Office

The facilities available for those with a disability or mobility issues at our Broughton office near Skipton are:

• Free onsite parking
• Out of hours and home appointments available (by prior arrangement).
• Please note: The office is located on the first floor of the building and this is accessed by a flight of stairs.

Equality

Everyone is expected and required to treat all others equally and with the same attention, courtesy and respect regardless of their:

• Race or racial group including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins.
• Sex including marital or cohabiting status, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity and paternity.
• Sexual orientation including civil directorship status.
• Religion or belief.
• Age.
• Disability.

In addition, the company will ensure that no-one, with whom it has dealings, will suffer any substantial disadvantage due to a disability. The company is committed to making reasonable adjustments for those with a disability in relation to job opportunities, promotion and training within the company and the provision of services to clients.

Monitoring & Review

This policy will be monitored periodically by the company. The managing director of WTW Solicitors is responsible for the operation of the policy and in particular, will monitor the ethnic and gender composition of:

• Existing staff.
• Job applicants including promotion.
• The number of people with disabilities within these groups.

The company will review its equal opportunities policy in accordance with the results shown by the monitoring. If changes are required, the company will implement them.

Initial Enquiry

We would be delighted to hear from you. Whether you’re dealing with horse ownership disputes, contracts, or other types of equine legal issues, Michael Bower Equine Law is here to help.

To get in touch:

• Call us on freephone 0300 303 2865 or 01535 662644
• Email us at info@michaelbowerequinelaw.co.uk
• Complete our contact form