Did you know? A pilot program providing Hong Kong applicants with the opportunity to expedite their patent applications filed in China has been in place since 1 Jan 2023. The scheme allows Hong Kong permanent residents and entities legally registered in Hong Kong to request prioritized examination for their patent applications before the China National Intellectual Property Administration...
Deacons
Overview
Deacons is Hong Kong's own world-class law firm. We are the largest full-service independent law firm in Hong Kong, as well as the longest-established. Established in 1851, we have deep roots and strong relationships with Hong Kong's business community, having advised clients in the city for 170 years.
We understand our clients' businesses and time pressures, and act as 'trusted advisors' in helping them to make crucial business decisions. Blending traditional client care with modern technology and working practices, we provide clients with the highest quality advice to support their strategic business needs.
As well as our headquarters in Hong Kong, Deacons has representative offices in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai.
Our principal service areas include: banking & finance, capital markets, China trade & investment, construction, corporate and M&A, employment & pensions, insolvency & restructuring, insurance, intellectual property, investment funds, litigation & dispute resolution, notarial services, private clients, real estate, regulatory and tax.
Year this Office was Founded: 1851
Lawyers Worldwide: 205
Notable
Areas of Practice
Professionals
Senior Partner
Lilian Chiang
Senior PartnerPartner
Karen Chan
Partner
Elsie Chan
Partner
Sherlynn Chan
Partner
Tana Chan
Partner
Emmy Chow
Partner
Ronny Chow
Partner
Machiuanna Chu
Head of Corporate Commercial Group
Joseph Chung
Partner
Fiona Fong
Partner
Richard Hudson
Partner
Taylor Hui
Partner, Head of the Commercial Department
Vincci Ip
Partner
Paul Kwan
Partner
Joseph Kwan
Partner, Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Gillian Lam
Partner
Loretta Lau
Partner
Canny Lau
Partner
Jeff Lee
Partner
Linda Lee
Partner
Maynard Leung
Partner
Joyce Li
Partner
Ming Chiu Li
Partner
Crystal Li
Partner
Tracy Li
Partner
Alwyn Li
Partner, Head of Financial Services practice
Kelley Loo
Partner
Gary Lui
Partner
Theresa Luk
Partner
Jeffrey McLean
Partner
Carmen Ng
Partner
Alexander Que
Partner, Head of Corporate Finance Practice Group
Eliza Siew
Partner
Gere Sit
Partner
Pinky Siu
Partner
Peter So
Partner
Mark Stevens
Partner
Alfred Tam
Partner
Kevin Tong
Partner
Gary Wong
Partner
Wallace Wong
Partner
Isabella Wong
Partner
Erica Wong
Partner
Wai Tung Yu
Partner
Icarus Yuen
Partner
Justin Yuen
Partner
Catherine Zheng
Partner, Head of Intellectual Property PracticeConsultant
Scott Carnachan
Consultant
Cynthia Chung
Consultant
Simon Deane
Consultant
Christina Hung
Consultant
Charmaine Koo
Consultant
Jeremy Lam
Consultant
Ian Liu
Consultant
Gavin Nesbitt
Consultant
Edwarde Webre
ConsultantOthers
Axton Cao
Head of Business Development and Marketing
Patricia Lam
Counsel
Cecilia Lau
Counsel
Christine Li
Counsel
Stanley Lo
Counsel
Sharon Pang
Principal Economist, Competition
Hazel Wong
CounselArticles
Mandatory electronic dissemination of listed issuers’ corporate communications to their securities holders effective from 31 December 2023
On 30 June 2023, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange) published conclusions to its consultation launched last December on its proposals to expand the paperless listing regime and other Listing Rule amendments. The Exchange will adopt all the proposals with a few minor modifications. One of the key proposals that will be adopted is to mandate electronic dissemination of listed issuers’ corporate communications to their securities holders to the extent permitted by their applicable laws and regulations. This client alert discusses this new requirement which will become effective on 31 December 2023...
Press releases
Deacons’ Financial Services Practice Group Leads in the Listing of MicroBit Bitcoin & Gold Value ETF
Deacons’ Financial Services team has successfully assisted MicroBit Capital Management Limited in obtaining SFC authorization and listing its MicroBit Bitcoin & Gold Value ETF on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Led by Partner Pinky Siu, supported by Sze Yu Travis Chang and Matthew Mok, this matter underscores our commitment to thoughtful innovation in investment funds. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, this actively managed ETF offers diversified exposure to bitcoin and gold — providing investors with unique access to both digital and traditional stores of value in a single listed product in today’s dynamic financial landscape...
Deacons advised Wee Hur Holdings Limited on its financing to acquire One Bedford Place for planned conversion into purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)
Deacons is pleased to announce that our Banking & Finance team has successfully advised Singapore-listed developer Wee Hur Holdings ("WHH") in connection with its financing to acquire One Bedford Place, a 26-storey Grade A commercial building in Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, which is planned to be redeveloped and converted into a 500-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA).This strategic acquisition marks WHH’s second student accommodation investment in Hong Kong, following the recent launch of Starvia by Y Suites at 151 King’s Road in Fortress Hill, which was secured under a master lease arrangement to deliver 246 beds to the market...



