November 19, 2025
The Hong Kong Legal Walk has grown into one of the most energising and unifying events for the city’s legal community. We sat down for a candid conversation with Chris Seddon, a core member of the Hong Kong Legal Walk Steering Committee, as well as the head of business development at MdME law firm, to discuss why this year’s Walk feels bigger than ever. And why the tradition continues to resonate. The Legal Walk seems to get more vibrant each year. What stood out to you about this year’s event, and why is it so special for Hong Kong’s legal community? Absolutely, it’s incredible to see how the Legal Walk has grown. What started as a simple idea has become a date people now bookmark in their diaries. It’s an opportunity to bring together law firms, in-house teams, and the wider legal community for a shared cause, and it really highlights the strength of Hong Kong’s legal sector. This year, thanks to the increased support, we were able to host a launch event – something the community really enjoyed – and we’re looking forward to celebrating together again at our 21 November closing and prize-giving event at Taikoo Square. This year, we’ve seen firms, in-house teams-and even pets-turn up in full spirit. What has surprised you most while organising this year’s Legal Walk? The creativity has been amazing! Teams have shown up with pets dressed in themed outfits, colleagues have turned the walk into team-building activities, and there’s been a real sense of fun. The biggest surprise has been how quickly people embraced the idea of this being more...









