A law firm with an office in Douglas is publicising its commitment to sexual equality.

Appleby’s ’female leaders network’ brings together women in senior positions across the jurisdictions in which the firm operates.

The network meets frequently to discuss and debate important topics such as diversity and how to develop talented women within an organisation.

Sessions are informal and the network includes women from various industries and backgrounds.

The network launched in Jersey in 2017.

Now the network will be growing to include the Isle of Man and the other jurisdictions in which Appleby works: Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Hong Kong.

’Diversity is an important subject and one that we take very seriously at Appleby,’ said Faye Moffett, managing partner for the Isle of Man office.

’We champion diversity across the organisation and understand the benefits to the firm of having a diverse workforce.

’As a firm that has a global network which spans 10 jurisdictions, we are a naturally diverse organisation. Females account for more than half of the business as a whole, which is similarly reflected across our senior lawyers and other leadership positions.

’Gender is of course only one measure of diversity. When we are recruiting at Appleby it is about finding the right person for the job regardless of gender, religion, race, disability or sexuality.

’It is also about diversity of thought and having people from different experiences, backgrounds and mind-sets.’