The firm has also adopted the Charter’s 50 per cent equitable briefing target for instructing external lawyers.  

Chief Executive Richard Greenaway says this is also an important part of the firm’s approach to ensuring gender equity beyond the firm.  “We are committed to driving meaningful change and advancing gender equity across the legal profession,” he says.  

Anderson Lloyd is one of more than 140 firms and organisations that are currently signatories to the Law Society’s, Gender Equality Charter. It’s easy to sign up on our website.  

Richard says Anderson Lloyd’s support reflects a long-standing commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all. 

To uphold the Charter’s core commitments, Anderson Lloyd has taken tangible steps, including working to eliminate bias and discrimination, enabling flexible working arrangements, ensuring pay equity, and supporting equitable career development and leadership opportunities. 

Richard says Anderson Lloyd is proud that 80 per cent of its people (excluding partners) identify as female, and that the firm continues to maintain one of the highest percentages of women equity partners of any New Zealand law firm.  

The firm’s commitment to gender equity is reflected through many systems and processes that embed equity by design – from recruitment and salary benchmarking to promotions – and the firm holds itself accountable at every level. 

Richard says Anderson Lloyd engages in forums and working groups with other signatories to share best practices and support change across the profession.  

“Being a Charter signatory reflects who we are and the future we’re helping to shape. We believe leadership, accountability, and action are essential to building a more equitable legal profession,” he says 

The firm’s focus does not stop at gender equity.  

“We take a broader view of diversity, equity and inclusion – aiming to create a workplace where all our people and clients feel respected and valued in their identities,” says Richard.  

This is underpinned by a dedicated DEI Leadership Group that champions initiatives and reports progress directly to the Board. 

Anderson Lloyd is also a certified Living Wage Employer[1], Rainbow Tick certified, and a gold supporter of Pride Pledge. The firm is also a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion (formerly Diversity Works). 

Anderson Lloyd is one of the large law firms that has signed up all its staff as members of the Law Society. 

Richard says the firm’s people are at the centre of its success.  

“Our journey toward gender equity is far from over – and we remain committed to playing our part in building a more inclusive and equitable legal profession.” 

[1] Certified by Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand: https://www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_employers