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Five organisations working to promote inclusion and strengthen communities have been named as the awardees of our €1.5 million Connected Communities Fund. The fund supports projects that promote belonging, improve media literacy…
13/01/26
The firm’s Diversity Committee consists of staff members from different areas across the firm was set up in 2017. The group is chaired by partner Gerard Kelly SC, has been established to work specifically on promoting diversity, developing targeted diversity initiatives and focusing on themes such as inclusion and social mobility.
The goals of the firm as implemented through the Diversity Committee are to acknowledge and respect diversity and inclusion within the firm, to welcome and respect individual views and experiences for the benefit of colleagues and clients and to recognise and formalise our existing culture of openness and inclusivity.
Our recruitment approach was recognised as Inclusive Recruitment Programme of the Year at the Legal Benchmarking Social Impact Awards EMEA 2025. The Awards recognise initiatives that deliver meaningful, measurable impact in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across the legal profession.
We received top honours in the 'Diversity & Inclusion - Multinational Company' category at the Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2022 and were named by Accenture as winner of its first-ever Outside Counsel Diversity Awards, alongside three other international law firms. The award honoured Accenture’s legal service providers for their exceptional efforts to create a culture of equality in their workplaces and communities.
The MHC Green Committee were nominated for “Sustainability Team of the Year” at the Green Awards 2025. We were 2024 finalists in the categories for 'Sustainability Team of the Year' and 'Green Financial & Professional Services' at the Green Awards.
Our Green Month flagship initiative is held early each year and brings pan-firm engagement in environmentally sustainable practices. There are a range of practical initiatives and a programme of educational talks, activities and workshops. Examples include No Car Day, VegFest and Plant Something Day. The initiative has led to tangible long-lasting results. For example, following the first Green Month our re-cycling of dry mixed goods increased by 85%.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility Programme is driven by the CSR Committee which includes representatives from across the firm. As we prosper, we have a responsibility to contribute to our society and community not just by being good employers and adopting responsible business practices, but also by making contributions from our resources. We feel that we can invest in our society and communities through responsible business practices and contributions of our resources. We invest about 1% of our turnover in CSR.
We do this through our social responsibility programme, known as MHC RISE – Responsible Investment in Social Engagement. The programme focuses on the following:
Learn more about our MHC Rise Programme, our focus on education and recent investments.
Our Sports & Social Committee organises and supports a range of events, activities and initiatives throughout the year, for all staff members to enjoy. While we work hard, we take the time to connect with our colleagues and enjoy the social aspects of working in a large firm.
We are committed to reducing energy consumption, minimising waste, reducing water consumption, encouraging greener modes of transport, and generally encouraging a culture of sustainability and an awareness of our impact on the environment.
