Social

Equality, diversity and inclusion are strategic elements for the firm. So too are rule of law and good governance, which we develop through our Pro Bono Program and the Cuatrecasas Foundation.

People management

Human Resources Policy

Our employees are an essential and strategic asset for the firm and we are committed to offering them an optimal work environment that (i) reflects the gender and social diversity of all regions where the firm operates, and (ii) enables them to develop professionally and personally following the principle of equal opportunities.

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Rules of Conduct

Everyone working at Cuatrecasas commits to (i) complying with the law; (ii) acting with moral integrity and honesty; (iii) applying the highest standards of professional responsibility and competence; (iv) observing all measures for preventing crime and corruption; and (v) respecting all rules and standards on ethics and conduct, particularly those applicable to the practice of law.

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Equality

The concept of equal opportunities is integrated in our corporate culture. We promote effective gender equality in all practice areas and work groups, and we anticipate any signs of discrimination. All new employees receive gender equality training. Our Equality Plan is being adjusted and is now pending the most representative labor unions being available to negotiate a new plan in accordance with current regulations.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We openly promote a culture of respect toward diversity. We foster an inclusive environment for all our employees regardless of ethnicity, color, age, sex, gender identity, ideology and opinions, religion and nationality. We are part of REDI, the first Corporate Network for Diversity and LGBTI Inclusion in Spain. We hire workers with disabilities directly and also through special employment centers and we have the Silver Disabled Certificate for Organizations (DisCert), which recognizes our commitment to disability.

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Work-life balance

Through our Smart work model, we consolidate work methods and a work culture that facilitates a work-life balance: promoting a rational use of time, and flexible and co-responsible work.

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Health and safety

For us, it is fundamental to ensure we implement the highest health, safety and wellbeing standards for our team. To do this, we apply the principles and take on the commitments established in our Health and Safety Policy. We have integrated our health and wellbeing services under the Wellness Program to improve our team’s quality of life.

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Pro Bono Program

Cuatrecasas has a robust pro bono practice whose mission is to provide non-profit entities with top-quality, innovative legal advice.

Our lawyers participate in the pro bono cases under the principle of voluntary action and equal opportunities. Our work dynamics and procedures are consistent for all clients, including pro bono beneficiaries.

+2600

Hours

of pro bono advice in 2022

+190

Lawyers

participated in the 2022 program

+80

Cases

pro bono cases handled in 2022

+50

Entities

advised in 2022

Social initiatives

Policy for social participation Membership of United Nations Global Compact Aula de Emprendedores (Entrepreneurship Class) África Digna scholarships Sport for a good cause Rock & Law Other collaborations

We contribute to the social development of our communities through three institutional channels (i) pro bono legal services, (ii) the Cuatrecasas Foundation, and (iii) institutional support and support from the teams at the firm s offices of social initiatives different to those mentioned earlier. Our corporate social responsibility policy applies to all companies forming part of the Cuatrecasas business group.

We have been members of the United Nations Global Compact since 2000 and we carry out annual reporting of our progress in line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. Access our last sustainability report here.

Since 2014, we have been collaborating with the Entrepreneurship Class and Esade in a program that provides top-level training to entrepreneurs with disabilities and supports them when starting entrepreneurial projects.

We provide scholarships for two law students at the public university of Nairobi.

Cuatrecasas Sports Club promotes participation in charity sporting events, including the Carrera de la Mujer, the Carrera de la Cruz Roja, the Antena Solidaria Trail, the Carrera de las Empresas, Trailwalker Intermon Oxfam and Juegos Interempresas; since its creation in 2017, it has organized over 160 activities, issued over 2,300 jersey numbers, and had a total of over 900 participants. Objective: to raise funds for over 400 cooperation and humanitarian action projects.

Every year we participate in the benefit concert Rock & Law. All the proceeds of the concert go to a social entity. In 2020, we postponed Rock & Law in Spain due to the pandemic. Our Portuguese offices, however, organized two online musical performances (April and November), raising €2,500.

We maintain ongoing collaborations with social, cultural and ESG-related entities to contribute to the sustainable social and economic development of our environment in the countries where we are present.