As Pride Month draws to a close, we at Pantheon Chambers reaffirm our commitment to equality, dignity, and justice for all.

We are proud that our Azan Marwah continues to play a key role in pushing the boundaries of constitutional and family law in Hong Kong. Earlier this month, he appeared for the child (led by Nigel Kat SC) in a landmark case advocating for the rights of same-sex couples to found a family via reciprocal IVF – a case that speaks directly to the values of inclusion and human dignity.

As Azan told the court, “Same-sex couples should have the right to found a family.” This is more than a legal argument; it is a reflection of the principles that should guide a just society. Azan also argued that guardianship orders, while available, do not fully address the legal and practical gaps faced by same-sex parents – in the event of separation, the non-biological parent couldn’t claim maintenance, while the child would face a “lifelong disability” by being unable to inherit under Hong Kong’s intestate laws.

Click here for more information about the case.

Learn more about Azan here.

At Pantheon Chambers, we remain grateful and committed to playing a small part in these important steps towards diversity, and to supporting work that moves the law—and our community—forward.