on an equal footing/on the same footing
► having the same position or status as another person, company, etc.: on an equal footing with sb/sth »
Women should be able to compete in the job market on an equal footing with men.
on the same footing as sb/sth »The increased use of restricted stock puts management on the same footing as shareholders.
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Financial and business terms. 2012.