HGF launches forward-thinking and inclusive parental leave policy

On the 2nd September 2024 HGF launched a new parental leave policy in the UK positioning it as the first IP firm in the UK to give equality regardless of gender. Please find attached and below a press release along with the HGF logo. Please note this is embargoed until Monday 2nd September 2024.

HGF launches forward-thinking and inclusive parental leave policy

This policy positions HGF as the first Intellectual Property firm in the UK to provide all eligible colleagues, irrespective of gender with access to the best parental leave and pay offering, including up to 52 weeks’ leave with 26 weeks at full pay.

Launching today, the new policy offers all eligible new parents in the UK, irrespective of gender or family circumstance, access to:

• Up to 52 weeks’ of leave with 26 weeks at full pay.

• Spread leave and pay to suit personal circumstances, leave can be taken in one block or in discontinuous blocks and pay can be spread equally.

• Leave and pay that is not impacted if taking time off simultaneously with the other parent (where there is more than one parent).

• Pro rata’d billing targets, for colleagues in fee-earning positions billing targets are reduced in the relevant financial year/s.

The policy applies each time an eligible colleague in the UK welcomes a new child or additional children into their family.

Martyn Fish, CEO commented: “I am personally proud and delighted that HGF is leading in its sector and the broader business community by introducing this progressive new policy. This is going to make a real impact on our colleagues”

Lara Robinson, Deputy HR Director commented: “This is a momentous move in supporting new parents at HGF. This policy helps to level the playing field in providing every eligible colleague the opportunity to be involved in this special time with their new child/ren whilst still being able to progress in their careers, reinforcing HGF’s commitment to creating a workplace where every individual can thrive both personally and professionally”.

About HGF:

HGF Ltd is one of Europe’s largest firms of IP specialists with a vision to be the leading IP services firm in Europe. The firm’s patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, design attorneys, IP solicitors and attorneys-at-law provide an integrated solution for clients. HGF creates and manages IP portfolios for the world’s leading companies and research institutes. We advise clients on the creation of strategic IP assets around the world and provide world-class expertise in oppositions, appeals, commercialisation, dispute resolution, and litigation to defend and enforce IP rights.

HGF regularly wins industry awards and is recognised by the leading legal directories.

For further comment please contact Nikki Butler at +44 (0)113 233 0100, [email protected] Further details on the firm can be found at www.hgf.com or email [email protected].