About our team
Dr. Nick TSUI
Co-Founder
Dr. Nick Tsui graduated from the Medical School of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and is professionally trained as a specialist anaesthesiologist. With over a decade of experience in public hospitals, he is now in private practice and is currently serving as an anaesthesiology fellowship examiner. He is also qualified in simulation-based education, reflecting his passion for training and medical simulation education.
Nick further extended his professional interests into the medicolegal field, earning an LLM in Medical Laws and Ethics from the University of Edinburgh with a focus on medical negligence and end-of-life ethics. This additional expertise enhances his understanding of the legal and ethical dimensions of patient care.
Mr. Yves LEUNG
Co-Founder
Yves is admitted as a solicitor in both Hong Kong, England and Wales. In his ten-year legal career, he has dealt with various types of litigation, including commercial disputes, white-collar crimes, and judicial reviews. Yves understands that a lack of legal planning can lead to difficult situations and has witnessed many family relationships torn apart due to disputes over inheritance. He deeply appreciates the importance of advance planning.
Considering the legal inadequacies and complex family relationships faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, he hopes that every member of the community can have access to legal education and support to understand their rights, and to avoid subsequent disputes and emotional and financial stress. In addition to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, he has also consistently supported other marginalized groups, striving to promote inclusivity and equality in society.
Dr. Jensen YIU
Co-Founder
Jensen is a gay man with a PhD in Pharmacology from HKU. Jensen previously worked in a laboratory, researching new drugs by studying human gut microbiota. After experiencing social unrest, epidemics, waves of immigration, and the impermanence around him, he began to rethink life. He now engages in the field of life-and-death education and grief care, attempting to provide direct support to those in need.
Jensen is also the Vice President of Society of True Light in Hong Kong, an organization advocating for self-acceptance among sexual minorities. He proactively promotes collaboration between institutions and public education and is dedicated to advancing LGBTQIA+ affirmative practices in the field of psychological counselling. His personal experiences and involvement with Society of True Light have given him a profound understanding of the difficulties and needs of the LGBTQIA+ community in Hong Kong. Believing that every life is precious and deserves attention, he hopes to bring about change for communities in need through academic research and social engagement.
Ms. Lisa Lam
Head of External Affairs
Lisa is a legal and compliance counsel with over 20 years of experience in the digital finance sector. She is the founder and managing consultant of her own legal consulting company, where she provides bespoke legal and regulatory compliance solutions to digital finance businesses, with a focus on Web3 and payments.
Lisa’s commitment extends beyond professional services. She is also a passionate volunteer and leader in the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to serving as the head of external affairs at Alongside Limited, Lisa is also a board/committee member of two other charities: Grey & Pride and AIDS Concern. Before that, Lisa was the co-chair and general counsel of Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2023 – the first Gay Games in Asia – until the successful closure of the event in November 2023.
Mr. George Chan
Honorary Legal Consultant
George is an of counsel at a global law firm, advising his clients on banking, financing, and regulatory matters. He is also the Honorary Consultant (Legal) of Alongside.
George is deeply committed to embracing DEI, believing that an individual’s true value shines when the workplace prioritizes DEI principles. With active DEI involvement, he contributed to his office achieving gold standard in Community Business.
Beyond legal practice, George is passionate about educating and nurturing the next generation. He serves on a school management board and has actively participated in a youth think tank and the Hong Kong 200 Leadership Programme. George engages with the community through talks and seminars and is currently chairing the Community Talks and Services Sub-committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong. He was appointed by the HKSAR Government to serve as tribunal chair on the Appeal Panel (Housing) and board member of the Licensing Appeals Board.
Mr. Tony Mok
Project Manager
Before joining Alongside, Tony spent many years working in Non-Profit Organizations providing frontline services to the elderly. Through this experience, he realized that death is not a distant issue but an inevitable reality for everyone. He also recognized the limitations of Hong Kong’s legal framework, which has prevented many individuals from proper planning and protection.
Tony firmly believes in Alongside’s core value of “autonomy”. He hopes to break existing barriers through Alongside’s innovative services and products, enabling everyone to live the life they choose without obstacles. Tony is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to foster broader social conversations and drive meaningful change so that everyone can navigate their final chapter with dignity.
Tony is also a former member of the Hong Kong national baseball team.
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