Chambers Shortlisted for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Outstanding Set at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025
4-5 Gray's Inn is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Outstanding Set award at this year’s Chambers UK Bar Awards, hosted by Chambers and Partners. The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 13 November 2025 at Old Billingsgate, London.
This nomination reflects our continued commitment to fostering a culture of equality, respect, and inclusion — ensuring that all members, pupils, and staff can thrive within a supportive and diverse environment.
We are honoured to be recognised alongside other outstanding Chambers and individuals who are leading positive change across the Bar. The shortlist highlights the collective efforts being made within the legal profession to improve access, representation, and belonging.
Here is what our colleagues say about Chambers:
"4-5’s commitment to ED&I is not only exceptional but exemplary. I have worked with 4-5 for many years, in different practice areas and their commitment to ED&I can be seen through the diversity of the barristers that I have instructed, who are all fantastic advocates."
"I have worked with barristers from many different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and with caring and other responsibilities. It is obvious from the conversations I have had with them that Chambers strives to ensure that they foster an inclusive environment."
"I have worked closely with members of 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, particularly in the areas of housing law, homelessness and public law. Chambers has consistently demonstrated a deep and active commitment to access to justice and to supporting vulnerable clients facing acute housing need or systemic disadvantage."
"4-5 Gray’s Inn Square stands out for its genuine and continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The chambers actively promote access to the Bar through inclusive recruitment and a welcoming culture. Their policies go beyond compliance, promoting real change and opportunity—principally for underrepresented groups. 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square exemplifies what it means to lead by example in the legal profession given their strong track record of openness and accountability. The chambers adopt a broad environment where neurodivergent individuals are supported through open recruitment, flexible working practices, and a culture of understanding. The chambers brings together barristers from all walks of life, creating a space where different perspectives are valued."