Judges hailed Watkins and Gunn’s diversity and inclusion strategy as ‘very impressive’ and said that ‘this is a business that walks the talk on equality, diversity and inclusion engagement. They’ve clearly spent a lot of time thinking through what they need to do and implementing processes so they can really make a difference.’

Clive Thomas, managing director at Watkins and Gunn Solicitors, said: “We are delighted to have won this very auspicious cross sector award in such an important category. It serves to validate all the work we have done around promoting, educating and engaging with our staff and clients on a range of diversity and inclusion matters. Our work does not stop here; being inclusive is one of our core values which we seek to live as a firm.”

Now in its 19th year, the awards provide SME businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades.

Words by Jo Barnes – South Wales Argus