Standard Chartered Enlists Top Law Firms for Legal Diversity Task Force

Allen & Overy and Sullivan & Cromwell are among four law firms selected to join Standard Chartered’s new diversity task force. The initiative is spearheaded by the group general counsel of the bank. The other two firms included in the task force are UK Top 50 firms Simmons & Simmons and Eversheds Sutherland. Their shared goal is to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within the UK legal profession. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the bank. Further information on this initiative is limited due to a paywall.