This isn’t just a fundraiser, it’s a strategic collaboration between the legal community and Cancer Research UK.
This isn’t just a fundraiser, it’s a strategic collaboration between the legal community and Cancer Research UK.
Every year, Cancer Research UK has to turn down high-quality discovery research that could drive progress forward and be the key to the next breakthrough, simply because they don’t have enough funds. With more funding, Cancer Research UK can go further and faster to make the discoveries and breakthroughs that will help more people live longer, better lives.
Traditional charity events can rely on limited ‘charity spend’, individual donations or ESG budgets and often put a high demand on time and resources. We want to maximise returns by building events and encouraging initiatives that make business sense on many levels and are rewarding for all involved – where lawyers, clients and firms are motivated to take part because they deliver real professional, personal and commercial value.
Clients will embrace this through networking, thought leadership, convening power and impact with purpose.
Sponsorship will play a central role in covering costs, raising additional income and ensuring tax efficiency.
Firms can engage through networking, CSR engagement, business development, staff team building and participation with purpose.
If our events create value, participation follows.
Harness the strength of existing business developments, marketing, CSR, public relations and events resources across firms and chambers.
Encourage healthy competition and shared responsibility across the profession to spark innovation and renew engagement.
We’re not just fundraising, we’re building client connections, promoting teamwork and enhancing environmental, social, governance and wellbeing.
Open to all levels and roles within the legal sector who are responsible for actively leading, promoting and driving fundraising initiatives.
Duncan is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright and is Chair of the Board of Law Beats Cancer. After losing his wife, Katya, to bowel cancer in 2024, he is committed to raising funds for life-saving cancer research.
Charlotte has over 20 years’ experience of working in the legal sector and genuinely believes that everyone has the ability to make the world better. Using the skills she has developed in her career, she is looking forward to supporting Cancer Research UK through Law Beats Cancer.
Andrew believes the pride and friendly rivalries within the UK legal sector are a powerful force and is excited to use his CFO experience at CMS in helping bring us together to fund life-saving cancer research.
Jenny is an antitrust partner at Freshfields and brings a deep understanding of and passion for the life sciences industry. She is dedicated to raising awareness for research and innovation to improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.
Paul is a Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, who has over 20 years’ experience of managing complex international litigation, regulatory investigations and reputation management issues.
Sarah is Group General Counsel of International Airlines Group. She worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years and is driven by a passion to bring life-saving medicines to patient.
Mary is an independent consultant with experience creating, supporting, and strengthening leadership communities in the legal and compliance sector. She is keen to use her experience to support a cause very close to her heart.
Akhil is an experienced trial and appellate advocate with a broad commercial arbitration and litigation practice.
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El has over 20 years’ experience in corporate communications. She is passionate about bringing people together to help drive change and give hope to more families facing cancer.
Kirsty is passionate about helping Cancer Research UK, which is a cause close to her heart.
Lucy drives growth through advising lawyers on go-to market strategies and developing relationships. Leveraging these skills, she hopes to have a positive impact on Law Beats Cancer.
Gemma Margetson has a passion for creating memorable events and cultivating valuable partnerships. With extensive experience in event management and sponsorship, Gemma thrives on bringing people together and ensuring every occasion runs seamlessly. Outside of work, Gemma enjoys exploring new cultures and volunteering and is committed to making a positive impact wherever she goes.
Sarah is a solicitor in the Commercial Litigation team at HCR Law and is based in Thames Valley. Sarah is looking forward to championing Cancer Research UK and helping them raise funds to continue their life-saving research.
Sarah leads the UK press office at Freshfields and has worked in the legal sector for 14 years in both communications and journalism. She is an advocate for using communications to raise visibility around responsible business efforts and the impact made by communities, particularly in relation to cancer research, and also supports initiatives focused on child poverty and social mobility.
Law Beats Cancer was launched in June 2026 supported by the following founder firms.
Together, we can unite the power of the legal profession to help beat cancer.
