To: All Senior Associates and Partners
From: Catherine Ashford, Managing Partner
Date: 19 February 2026
Subject: Updated Remote Working Policy — Effective 1 March 2026
CC: HR Department; Office Manager
Following the firm-wide review conducted in January, we are pleased to confirm a revised remote working policy that will take effect on 1 March 2026.
All fee-earners and support staff at Band 3 and above are eligible to work remotely for up to two days per week, provided that client-facing commitments and team meeting schedules are maintained. Requests must be agreed with your supervising partner at least one week in advance.
Please be aware that the following expectations remain unchanged regardless of work location: billable hour targets, client response times (within four business hours), and mandatory attendance at the monthly all-hands meeting held on the first Monday of each month.
Detailed guidance, including the updated remote-working agreement form, is available on the intranet under HR > Policies > Remote Working. Please complete and return the form to HR no later than 21 February 2026.
Questions should be directed to Gemma Clarke in Human Resources.
Attachments
1. Remote Working Agreement Form (Rev. 3, Feb 2026)
2. IT Security Guidelines for Remote Access
Closing
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a smooth transition. Please do not hesitate to contact HR if you have any questions.