Arcus Network at Clifford Chance

Our global LGBT+ community. Derived from the Latin for rainbow, Arcus is a powerful symbol of inclusivity and diversity that seeks to promote a culture where employees feel comfortable about being open about their sexual orientation.

In September 2015, Global Managing Partner Matthew Layton helped launch the firm's Arcus Allies programme for employees who do not necessarily identify as LGBT+ but who wish to act as advocates for equal rights and fair treatment of LGBT+ colleagues.

Arcus runs many events throughout the year, most notably its series of Pride art exhibitions, which showcase the work of some of the best LGBT+ and supporter artists. We now host Arcus Pride art exhibitions in Amsterdam, Germany, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, Perth, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Washington DC.