Matt Sparkes

Head of CR at Linklaters and generally agitating for responsible business elsewhere. Any comment - such as it is - is my own.

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We have launched a new and first of its kind global Business Teams Virtual Internship Programme – broadening access to the firm’s best-in-class Business Teams functions.

The new programme is aimed at 16 to 18-year-old students and provides an insight… https://t.co/RDy7hImpNA

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Issues for Boards 2021 explores the need to integrate ESG into the heart of strategy. Though I'm sure we've all got enough to read already, this is a good one! https://t.co/Sx0VnyxX5G

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You might have seen reports of an increase in domestic abuse cases during the #Covid19 pandemic. I'm proud that our Global HR Director, Angela Ogilvie, featured alongside Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) on last Friday's edition of BBC Radio 4 Today… https://t.co/6SvvBR8fCh

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@MJSubiela Great job by the whole team, M-J!

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Linklaters hosts virtual grand final for Making Links Schools Challenge | News | About Us | Linklaters https://t.co/UpnZmoXCA4

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@InspireEBP A fantastic way to show support and make a meaningful difference to generational inequality.

[Matt Sparkes @Sociallyuseful]

This #probonoweek we are celebrating our global Social Impact programmes.

We use our skills to make the greatest impact. This includes by providing life-changing legal representation and supporting young people in our communities. https://t.co/90IVia40tA

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This #probonoweek we are celebrating our global Social Impact programmes.
We use our skills to make the greatest impact. This includes by providing life-changing legal representation, supporting young people in our communities and helping social enterprises grow. #socialimpact

[Matt Sparkes @Sociallyuseful]

Privileged to be representing ⁦@LinklatersLLP⁩ at the ⁦@SponsorRefugee⁩ awards, generously hosted by Canada House. Heartbreaking images but uplifting stories.

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We have been named as one of @impact2030's most innovative businesses for the firm’s collaboration with @LWOB to help mend Liberia’s legal system after the country’s civil war. Read the full story on our website

[Matt Sparkes @Sociallyuseful]

Impressive stuff from Stephen Badger @mars on their contribution to tackling #climatechange. Thanks to @guardianeco and @facebook for hosting here in NY

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Delighted that ⁦@LinklatersLLP⁩ is hosting a key @BITC session during a busy week of #responsiblebusiness in NY

[Matt Sparkes @Sociallyuseful]

A little late but well done to @BootsUK for becoming Resppnsible Business of the Year 2019 at #BITCAwards this week. Great to see a retailer win and look forward to #nottingham taking the lead!

[Matt Sparkes @Sociallyuseful]

Important session on #mentalhealth at @BITC #bitcawards this evening. Well done to @LBGplc and proud that @LinklatersLLP has its own response in place

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Well done @leahyregan for being the UK’s #sdgpioneer @globalcompact 2019! A great reflection of her work for @HoganLovellsIP and a great advert for the profession. Congratulations and respect from @LinklatersLLP

[Matt Sparkes @Sociallyuseful]

Fascinating analysis of SDG engagement shared at today’s #mgglbuk UNGC event at ⁦@avivaplc⁩ ⁦@LinklatersLLP⁩ are proud to be part of this movement for change!

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Come on, @EveningStandard, almost every day you illustrate a business story wholly needlessly with a semi-naked woman. Though today’s is balanced by an equally objectified man, surely you can do better to practise what you preach on #metoo and #everydaysexism

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Very pleased to promote #sponsorrefugees at Parliament with @CitizensUK and @helenhayes_ Proud that @LinklatersLLP is collaborating with other City businesses on a new initiative to boost funds for this essential responsibility

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@LBG_Global @LinklatersLLP He looks younger every year!

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The next logical step for @livingWageUk has arrived! Welcome to #livinghours - another important indicator of fair and just employment by fair and just employers. I look forward to following this up @linklatersllp