Pepperells Solicitors, has formally pledged to respect and recognise the valuable role of the Armed Forces.
In the wake of Armistice Day, Pepperells Solicitors has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a government-backed promise to treat current and former military members, along with their families, fairly and with respect.
The firm’s commitment recognises the valuable role of the Armed Forces and the sacrifices they make.
The Covenant is based on two main principles: ensuring Armed Forces members and their families are not disadvantaged in accessing services, and giving special consideration to those who have made significant sacrifices, such as the injured and bereaved.
Pepperells has pledged to:
- Support the hiring of veterans, reservists, and military spouses, appreciating the unique skills they bring.
- Ensure Armed Forces community members have fair access to the firm’s services.
- Create a supportive environment for military community members, including offering flexibility to reservists for training and deployment.
Vicky Kulleseid, chief operating officer of Pepperells Solicitors, said, “As a firm we recognise and respect the unique role that the Armed Forces play in protecting everyone who makes the UK their home.
“It’s right therefore that, in return, we commit to supporting those who do so much and risk so much, and their immediate families. We intend to go above and beyond the requirements of the Covenant by actively recruiting service people. We recognise the diverse skills and perspectives they can bring to our workforce, and I believe that the discipline, resilience, and leadership qualities found in servicemen and women can prove invaluable to any organisation.”
Pepperells’ armed forces champion, Nigel Manuel, who served 23 years in the army, added, “Having served for 23 years in the army, I have real life experience of the challenges faced by serving service people and also individuals transitioning from military to civilian life, as well as the needs of veterans within the community. I’m proud to be part of a business that acknowledges these challenges and takes active steps to support this community.”
Pepperells also plans to join events and initiatives that support veterans and their families, aiming to make a real difference for military communities in the regions it serves.
Pictured (L-R): Nigel Manuel, operations manager and armed forces champion; Vicky Kulleseid, chief operating officer and Stephen Munro, criminal duty solicitor and veteran
Image: Pepperells Solicitors
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