The firm ranks in the top 5% of all organisations engaging with Investors in People

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon, which has a large presence in Edinburgh, has retained its Platinum ‘We invest in people’ accreditation, following its initial (Platinum) accreditation in 2021, placing the firm at the top of the legal benchmark and ranking it in the top 5% of all organisations engaging with Investors in People.

Investors in People is the international standard for people management, defining what it takes to lead, support and manage people effectively to achieve sustainable results and enabling organisations to benchmark against the best in the business on an international scale. Platinum is the highest level of accreditation available.

The accreditation follows a comprehensive assessment process carried out by Investors in People, through a survey, one-to-one interviews, focus groups, and observations of key meetings.

The Investors in People report commended Burges Salmon’s ‘people first’ culture and open and transparent communication style. Its survey reveals that 97% of respondents agree that Burges Salmon is a good place to work. Areas highlighted in the report include the firm’s innovative AI strategy, its investment in systems, the approachable senior leadership team, clarity around career paths, and learning and development opportunities for all.

This complements the results from Burges Salmon’s own recent firm-wide People Survey, which found that:

• 96% of respondents would recommend Burges Salmon as a great place to work; and
• 93% are proud to work at Burges Salmon.

Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, comments: “We’d like to congratulate Burges Salmon. Platinum accreditation on We invest in People is a remarkable achievement for any organisation, and places Burges Salmon in fine company with a host of organisations that understand the value of people.”

Burges Salmon’s Managing Partner, Roger Bull, says: “We are delighted that the firm has retained its Platinum accreditation from Investors in People. To initially be recognised with this accolade in 2021 was fantastic but to have been reaccredited with Platinum status is great and underscores our collaborative, purpose driven culture.”

The firm’s Chief People Officer, Alice Bretherton, adds: “Retaining the Platinum accreditation from Investors in People is a testament to our unwavering commitment to our people. This recognition highlights our dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We’re proud of our team’s achievements and will continue to invest in their growth and wellbeing.

“Our AI strategy, ongoing investment in systems and premises, and values-based leadership team are just a few examples of how we prioritise our people. We believe that by supporting our people’s career paths and providing ample learning and development opportunities, we can achieve sustainable success together.

“This award is not just an accolade; it is a reflection of our core values and our promise to keep putting our people first.”

Burges Salmon celebrates its five-year anniversary in Scotland this year since the opening of its Edinburgh office in Atria One, on Morrison Street, in May 2019. Since then, the firm has continued to record strong organic growth and has established itself as a law firm of choice in the market, with the Edinburgh office playing an important part in how the firm is delivering on its purpose to ensure its clients, people and communities flourish.