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It is a privilege to work at Deacons where 50% of our partnership, management committee and practice group heads are women. We are proud of this, but we cannot be complacent. We ensure that from the day of starting a career with us, our women personnel are supported so that they have an equal seat at the table and are able to fulfil their full potential. This is essential for us to provide the best possible service to our clients.
Mark Stevens
Partner, Corporate Commercial
At Deacons, we have 50% of female in our Management Committee and we support women’s progression at each career level.
We recognise a diverse management team is important for the overall excellence for both the business and the community.
We want to ensure Deacons is gender diverse at all levels, particularly within the management and partnership. In support of this goal, we continue to use data to ensure we are on the right track and identify areas for improvement. We also diverse and implement strategies to help our people to realize their full potential and pursue their career ambitions.
Our Women’s Network provides a platform for building supportive networks, sharing experiences and stories, championing engagement in the behaviours and activities which drive gender equity at Deacons. We want to create a place where everyone can be their true self at work and succeed.
Partner, Co-Head of Intellectual Property
From Chemistry to Intellectual Property.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is an occasion to reflect on the advancements we have made towards a more equitable environment for women. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing work required to champion and empower women in positions of leadership and influence. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the meaningful contributions and accomplishments of women, and to advocate for a future with greater gender equity.
International Women’s Day 2024
We co-hosted a panel discussion on “Gender Diversity in the Boardroom” with the WOMEN in CENTRAL community of Hongkong Land Limited. We discussed the listing rule, what it means for Hong Kong, how women step forward, and how organizations and their senior leaders get ready for this change.
International Women’s Day 2023
We partnered with The Women’s Foundation to host a panel discussion on the topic of “Equity isn’t a nice-to-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be of every Firm’s DNA”.
Women’s health empowerment
Recognising and addressing the unique health needs of women is one of the commitments to our gender diversity initiatives. As part of this commitment, we provide a series of talks related to women’s diseases and participate in women’s health campaign. It is important to provide our employees with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed decisions about their health and take proactive steps towards leading healthier lives.
Be part of the women advancement programmes
We are one of the members of the 30% Club. The 30% Club is a global business led initiative committed to achieving better gender balance in senior and leadership positions of organizations. By signing up as a member, we advocate and continue to drive real progress on gender diversity at board within the firm.
We are also a corporate partner of The Women’s Foundation and participate in their Male Allies Initiative. By engaging with male and female business leaders, the programme aims to normalise the conversation around gender, enabling men in particular to continuously learn and talk about gender issues and create long-lasting change in their organisation and across the Hong Kong community. We believe such an approach supports an inclusive environment where everyone works together for change.
