Messages of support
Messages of support received from the international legal community
"I am writing on behalf of the Law Society of England and Wales to send our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the people of New Zealand. I was saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life caused by the earthquake. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by the terrible disaster."
Linda Lee
President
The Law Society of England and Wales
"On behalf of the Law Society of Scotland I wanted you to know that we have been thinking of you all and in particular those in Christchurch. We have all been shocked by the devastation caused to the land, properties and most crucially to lives. Our deepest sympathy and best wishes go to the people of Christchurch and we trust the Kiwi strength of character, resilience and humour will ultimately prevail and help them through this difficult time."
Jamie Millar
President
The Law Society of Scotland
"I'm sorry to hear the dreadful stories from Christchurch. As you know, Australia has had lessons in disaster relief, particularly with the recent Queensland floods and the Victoria bushfires. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance at all. Our thoughts will be with all of you, but particularly with all those in Christchurch."
Alexander Ward
President
Law Council of Australia
"On behalf of the members of the Queensland Law Society, I extend our sympathy to you and to your colleagues in the terrible loss and damage resulting from the earthquakes in Christchurch. Our recent experience of floods and cyclones in this State give us a special understanding of the experience of colleagues suffering from the effects of natural disasters. On a practical level, if any of our experience or resources are likely to assist in the context of an earthquake in New Zealand, we would be pleased to share our knowledge and resources with you. In any case, we ask that you convey to your members our sympathy and concern about their recent loss and our hopes of speedy and effective recovery."
Bruce Doyle
President
Queensland Law Society
"I wish to extend my deep sympathy, and that of the members of the Queensland Law Society, to you and your members, particularly those Cantabrians who may have lost loved ones in the recent earthquake in Christchurch. Please let me know if there is any help which you need from us - or from our members. We stand willing to assist however we might."
Noela L'Estrange
Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Law Society
"We in the US are deeply saddened by the earthquake that struck Christchurch. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and New Zealand. If there is anything that we can do - either as individuals or as the ABA/Section of International Law - please let me know."
Michael E Burke
Section of International Law
American Bar Association
The National Pro Bono Resource Centre at the University of New South Wales wrote to the Attorney-General offering help.