WORDS OF SUPPORT

The Hong Kong Legal Walk is inspired by all of the kind words of support from across the legal profession:

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    “Escape from chambers or court,

    Walk with old friends and talk,

    Raise money for those in need,

    These are delights indeed.”

    Lord Philips of Worth Matravers
    Former President of the Supreme Court | Overseas Non-Permanent Judge
    The Supreme Court of England & Wales | Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal
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    “Everyone working in the law in Hong Kong should take part in the Legal Walk: it is both worthwhile and fun.”

    Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury
    Former President of the Supreme Court | Overseas Non-Permanent Judge
    The Supreme Court of England & Wales | Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal
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    “In an industry that spends far too much time sitting at a desk, I cannot think of a better way to fundraise for some great local causes in Hong Kong.

    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre is proud to support Hong Kong Legal Walk and looks forward to taking part.”

    Mariel Dimsey
    Secretary General
    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
  • Sarah Grimmer

    “The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre is delighted to support the inaugural Hong Kong Legal Walk in 2022.

    We are particularly pleased to see this initiative supports local charities promoting opportunities for underprivileged groups and younger generations in Hong Kong.

    It is an honour to support this work.”

    Sarah Grimmer
    Former Secretary General
    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
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    “The Hong Kong Legal Walk is modelled on the London Legal Walk for charity which has formed a pillar of the London legal calendar for many years.

    We hope that many Hong Kong lawyers will show how much they care about our community by taking part and helping to raise funds for the four deserving charities we are supporting.”

    Azan Marwah
    Spokesman on behalf of the Bar Council
    Hong Kong Bar Association
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    “I wish the Hong Kong Legal Walk the greatest of success. I would urge all law firms there to join in as ours do in London.

     It is a great opportunity for lawyers from all parts of the profession to mix and raise funds for good causes.

    We especially benefit from the support of the most senior judges and lawyers in London and I hope those in Hong Kong will emulate that. “

    Bob Nightingale MBE
    Founder
    The London Legal Walk & London Legal Support Trust
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    “The Law Society of England & Wales welcomes initiatives, such as the HKLW, that create opportunities to bring legal professionals together from across a wide variety of jurisdictions to collaborate and share experiences.”

    I. Stephanie Boyce
    Former President
    The Law Society of England & Wales
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    “It gives me immense pleasure to support Hong Kong’s inaugural Legal Walk later in the year. 

    The entire world has suffered over the past two years and now more than ever, our support is needed for initiatives such as the Legal Walk to help raise funds for local charities so that they can continue their fantastic work in supporting the underprivileged and the youth of Hong Kong.

    I hope that everyone in the legal industry, alongside with my members of the South Asian Lawyers Group will join the Legal Walk.”

    Kajal Aswani
    Founder
    South Asian Lawyers Group (SALG)
  • Sharyn Ch'ang

    “The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong is honoured to support the inaugural 2022 Hong Kong Legal Walk.

    We encourage all in-house counsel to talk up the walk to raise funds, and from 15 October to walk the walk with legal profession colleagues, supporting four diverse, well-deserving charities that serve the needs of our local communities.

    Sharyn Ch’ang
    Former Acting President
    Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong
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    “Allen & Overy is delighted to support the inaugural 2022 Hong Kong Legal Walk.

    We encourage other lawyers to join us in raising funds for charities serving those in need in our local community.”

    Vicki Liu
    Co-Head of Global Banking Practice and Managing Partner, Hong Kong
    Allen & Overy
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    CMS has been a regular supporter of the London Legal Walk for many years and we are delighted to extend this support to the inaugural Hong Kong Legal Walk. 

    We are looking forward to getting out as a team and exploring Hong Kong together whilst raising money for excellent charities.”

    Nick Beckett
    Managing Partner, Beijing & Hong Kong Offices
    CMS
  • Julian Cohen

    “Resolution Chambers is delighted to support the HK Legal Walk 2022.

    The charities that benefit from this event are supporting some of the most vulnerable and in need people in our society and to know that we can assist even in this small way is very dear to our hearts.

    Everyone in Resolution Chambers is looking forward to getting out and raising as much as possible for these meaningful charities!”

    Julian Cohen
    Head of Chambers
    Resolution Chambers
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    “Having heard great things about the London Legal Walk, Maples Group is delighted to support the inaugural Hong Kong event.

    It is an excellent opportunity to bring our profession and the wider community together and support four very worthwhile causes.”

    Ann Ng
    Partner | Head of Funds & Investment Management
    Maples Group
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    “Clyde & Co has been a longstanding supporter of the London Legal Walk and is pleased to support the Hong Kong Legal Walk in 2022.

    We strongly encourage all legal professionals to take part and support the work these charities do in our community.”

    Chris Jobson
    Partner & Chairman of APAC
    Clyde & Co
  • Damien Laracy

    Hill Dickinson Hong Kong is delighted to support the Hong Kong Legal Walk 2022.

    It has always been our mission to support good causes far and wide and be more than just a business.

    We hope to continue this culture of charitable giving in the legal industry, spreading positivity in our community.

    Damien Laracy
    Head of Hong Kong Office (Partner)
    Hill Dickinson Hong Kong
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    “We are delighted to participate in Hong Kong’s inaugural Legal Walk.

    We understand that Legal Walk is the largest gathering of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals in the world; all for a charitable cause.

    We are very happy to see Hong Kong’s legal community joining forces with our peers globally for such a worthwhile cause.”

    Voon Keat Lai
    Managing Partner
    M. B. KEMP LLP
  • Nick Gall

    “We are delighted to be the Venue Sponsor for the inaugural Hong Kong Legal Walk in October.

    Giving back to the community is a core part of Gall’s CSR commitment and we encourage everyone in the legal industry to get involved.”

    Nick Gall
    Senior Partner
    Gall
  • Ben Cooper

    “Ashford Benjamin is delighted to sponsor the Hong Kong Legal Walk, and firmly believe it will soon rival the extraordinary success of the London Legal Walk!

    It’s a great opportunity for lawyers to come together and raise funds for charity in a fun and sociable way.

    Get signed up!”

    Ben Cooper
    Managing Partner
    Ashford Benjamin
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    “The Society of Construction Law Hong Kong is excited to support the inaugural Hong Kong Legal Walk in 2022.

    What a great event. Meet old friends and new. Get out and explore Hong Kong. All while raising money for four Hong Kong charities who deserve our support.

    SCLHK members show great generosity in giving back to the local community, and I am sure this will be no different.”

    Donovan Ferguson
    Chairman
    Society of Construction Law Hong Kong
  • Dan Cole

    “The Hong Kong Legal Walk is a fantastic opportunity for our community to raise money and awareness for some very deserving local causes. 

    Lexology is very proud to be the headline sponsor for this inaugural year and we look forward to supporting the event to grow in the future!”

    Daniel Cole
    Managing Director (Asia)
    Law Business Research
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    “Morrison & Foerster is committed to supporting the communities in which we serve. 

    We are thrilled to join forces with others in the legal sector to support Hong Kong’s inaugural Legal Walk – to raise awareness and much-needed funds for these community-based Hong Kong charities.  Please join us in supporting these worthy causes. 

    Together, we can make a difference!”

    Timothy Blakely
    Managing Partner (Hong Kong Office)
    Morrison & Foerster
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    “Dechert Hong Kong is delighted to participate in and support the Hong Kong Legal Walk 2022.

    Giving back to the communities in which we live and work is an inherent part of Dechert’s culture.

    We look forward to joining forces with the Hong Kong legal community in supporting the local charities and to a fun and rewarding event.”

    Eric Deltour
    Partner - Head of Asian Office
    Dechert LLP
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    We are very excited to be participating in the first ever Legal Walk for Hong Kong and happy to lend our support for the worthy causes the Walk is raising funds for.

    Wesley Pang
    Partner | Co-Chair of the Hong Kong office's CSR and Pro Bono Committee
    Eversheds Sutherland
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    “FTI Consulting is proud to sponsor the inaugural Hong Kong Legal Walk and its aim to unite the legal community, whilst raising funds and awareness for four local charities.

    As Consulting Firm Sponsors of HKLW, we’re excited to see this event come together and make a positive impact in the communities in which we operate.

    At FTI, we empower our people to support the causes that matter most to them and we hope this event inspires others to take part and make an impact.

    Jon Rowell
    Leader of FTI Consulting in Asia and the Caribbean
    FTI Consulting
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    “Team Pfizer is delighted to be participating in the Hong Kong Legal Walk 2022.

    With an Accord for a Healthier World, ensuring we do our part to improve equity in a meaningful and healthy way is a completely natural fit.  The HKLW aligns with our core values and culture and we are very excited to be part of this.”

    Jonathan Shun Wah
    Vice President & Lead Compliance Counsel
    Pfizer
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    “Denis Chang’s Chambers warmly congratulates the organisers for holding this meaningful event, with its joyful message that HK will keep moving forwards, pandemic or no pandemic.

    We are grateful to be given an opportunity to act in solidarity with other lawyers in support of well-chosen and deserving charitable causes.

    May this be the first of many successful events in the years to come!”

    Denis Chang S.C.
    Head of Chambers
    Denis Chang's Chambers
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    “Appleby is honoured to support and participate in the inaugural Hong Kong Legal Walk in 2022.

    Giving back to the community is a core part of Appleby’s CSR commitment and we encourage everyone in the legal industry to join us in raising funds for the four well-deserving local charities that support the underprivileged and the youth of Hong Kong.

    We are looking forward to getting out as a team and raising as much as possible for this meaningful event.”

    David Bulley
    Managing Partner | Head of Restructuring and Corporate (Hong Kong Office)
    Appleby
  • Kathryn Weaver

    “Lewis Silkin is a proud supporter of the Hong Kong Legal Walk and wishes it every success for its inaugural year. We will be closing our office early on 28 October in order to participate in this event as a whole team.

    There is no better way to show solidarity and community spirit within the legal sector than to come together, for a walk with colleagues, without the distractions of our desks and phones, and raise money for four worthy local causes.”

    Kathryn Weaver
    Managing Partner & HKLW Steering Committee Member
    Lewis Silkin Hong Kong
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    “A strong rule of law needs strong legs and strong hearts!  At Davis Polk we are all enormously pleased to support the inaugural Hong Kong Legal Walk and support some wonderful local charitable organisations.”

    Martin Rogers
    Partner, Chair of Asia Practice, Head of Asia Litigation
    Davis Polk & Wardell
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    “Ashurst is proud to be supporting the inaugural Hong Kong Legal Walk and to be helping to raise funds and awareness for so many great local charities. 

    It is a marvellous opportunity to contribute to our community whilst connecting with colleagues, friends and peers. 

    We hope everyone who participates has a wonderful day out in our wonderful city.”

    Ben Hammond
    Partner - Financial Services Regulatory | Office Managing Partner, Hong Kong
    Ashurst
  • Winnie Tam SC

    “As part of the Hong Kong legal and arbitration community, Des Voeux Chambers is proud to support this drive towards building bridges and providing support to a wider community than the profession.

    The initiative exemplifies how the dedication of a few leaders has achieved to focus the attention of a profession on common purposes that will unite, not divide, us.”

    Winnie Tam SBS, SC, JP
    Head of Des Voeux Chambers | Immediate Past Co-Chair, Women In Arbitration, HKIAC
    Des Voeux Chambers
  • Simon-Reid-Kay

    “Thank you and congratulations from Simon Reid-Kay & Associates to Jonathan Bell for his enthusiasm, and to all of his team for organizing the inaugural Hong Kong Legal Walk.

    This has given us the impetus to raise money for excellent causes; and a good reason to enjoy some exercise together in beautiful Hong Kong in the best season of the year.”

    Simon Reid-Kay
    Principal
    Simon Reid-Kay & Associates