Bridge McFarland - About Us

Corporate Social Responsibility

As a leading law firm in Lincolnshire and Humberside providing effective legal solutions regionally, nationally and internationally; Bridge McFarland is committed to operating its business in a socially responsible manner at all times. 

Intrinsic to our culture is an ethical approach to business conducted by our Partners and staff.  We are aware of the responsibility we have as a large regional law firm to be active in improving the community in which we all live and work.

EMPLOYEES

We are an equal opportunities employer and make it our policy to offer equal treatment to employees and prospective employees, ensuring that all are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.    We are guided by our aim to deliver a competitive and fair employment environment and the opportunity to develop and advance subject to personal performance and business opportunity.  
 

HEALTH & SAFETY

We are committed to a programme of activities to achieve continuous improvement in health and safety performance.  For further information see the firm’s Health & Safety policy.  
 

ENVIRONMENT

Our objective is to reduce our impact on the environment including factors contributing to climate change, through a commitment to continuous improvement.  
 

CLIENTS

Our business and livelihood depend upon our clients.  Every employee is responsible for ensuring that any contact with our clients and the public at large reflects professionalism, efficiency and honesty.  We constantly strive to provide a high quality service and good value for money. 

COMMUNITY

We are committed to being a responsible business citizen through support for appropriate organisations and charities excluding political or religious groups.

SUPPORT FOR CAUSES

Money is not enough and we as a firm will support staff who have commitments in the voluntary and charitiable sector.  We will support staff who, for example, sit on a  Board of School Governors or are a Trustees of a charity.  Bridge McFarland is privileged to have within its staff individuals who dedicate some of their spare time to undertaking voluntary work within the community.  Amongst other things members of the firm sit on the Boards of Charities, Housing Associations and serve as Councillors.

SPONSORSHIP

Bridge McFarland is proud to be associated with clubs and associations that show drive and enthusiasm for community based projects and are themselves an integral part of their community.  We currently sponsor:

• Headway
• Hull and District Disability Action Group
• Louth Cricket Club
• Hykeham Tigers U9s Football Club
• Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance - Through Lincolnshire Co-operative
• Lincoln RFC
• Louth Athletic Club
• Louth Dolphin Swimming Club
• Market Rasen & Louth RFC
• Lincoln RFC Minis Rugby Festival
• Welbourn U6s Football Club
• The Prince's Trust

PRO-BONO WORK

Bridge McFarland offers a FREE initial legal advice clinic throughout a network of community centres and village halls.  We also provide a free half hour interview for members of the public.

The range of services that may be discussed are:

• Personal Injury/Accident Claims
• Asbestos & Industrial Disease Claims
• Clinical (Medical) Negligence
• Family Matters
• Employment Law
• Litigation

The firm is also committed to providing pro bono legal services through the Citizens Advice Bureau, Pro Help, Hull And District Disability Action Group and similar organisations.