Figures used in this chart are based on a total headcount by Linklaters LLP.
The percentage ratio may not add up to 100 percent owing to rounding of figures.
"Other" refers to jobs not listed here but employees still on the payroll of Linklaters, as well as knowledge lawyers.
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Sexual orientation of Linklaters workforce UK 2025, by job position
In 2025, the sexual orientation with the most representation at Linklaters were those who identify as ***, accounting for almost three quarters of the law firm's workforce in the United Kingdom. One fifth of those who replied to the survey gave no answer, and this was the most represented group outside of the aforementioned. Those who work as secretaries for the law firm had the highest representation of heterosexual and/or straight positions, with almost 90 percent of this job position for Linklaters in the United Kingdom identifying themselves as so. Overall, gay or lesbian employees accounted for less than five percent of the total workforce for Linklaters in the United Kingdom.
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Linklaters. (October 25, 2023). Sexual orientation of the Linklaters workforce in the United Kingdom 2025, by job position [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1322895/sexual-orientation-linklaters/
Linklaters. "Sexual orientation of the Linklaters workforce in the United Kingdom 2025, by job position." Chart. October 25, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/1322895/sexual-orientation-linklaters/
Linklaters. (2023). Sexual orientation of the Linklaters workforce in the United Kingdom 2025, by job position. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 15, 2026. /statistics/1322895/sexual-orientation-linklaters/
Linklaters. "Sexual Orientation of The Linklaters Workforce in The United Kingdom 2025, by Job Position." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 25 Oct 2023, /statistics/1322895/sexual-orientation-linklaters/
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