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...
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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 Established: 1851
Lawyers Worldwide: 205
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Senior Partner
Lilian Chiang
Senior PartnerPartner
Karen Chan
Partner
Elsie Chan
Partner
Sherlynn Chan
Partner
Tana Chan
Partner
Emmy Chow
Partner
Ronny Chow
Partner, Head of Corporate Finance practice
Machiuanna Chu
Partner
Joseph Chung
Partner
Cynthia Chung
Partner, Head of Corporate Commercial practice
Fiona Fong
Partner
Richard Hudson
Partner
Taylor Hui
Partner
Vincci Ip
Partner
Paul Kwan
Partner
Joseph Kwan
Partner, Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Jeremy Lam
Partner, Head of Financial Services practice
Loretta Lau
Partner
Canny Lau
Partner
Linda Lee
Partner
Maynard Leung
Partner
Joyce Li
Partner
Ming Chiu Li
Partner
Tracy Li
Partner
Alwyn Li
Partner
Helen Liao
Partner
Ian Liu
Partner
Kelley Loo
Partner
Gary Lui
Partner
Theresa Luk
Partner
Jeffrey McLean
Partner
Carmen Ng
Partner
Alexander Que
Partner
Dora Si
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, Co-Head of Intellectual Property practiceConsultant
Scott Carnachan
Consultant
Simon Deane
Consultant
Christina Hung
Consultant
Charmaine Koo
Consultant
Cecilia Lau
Consultant
Christine Li
Consultant
Stanley Lo
Consultant
Gavin Nesbitt
Consultant
Edwarde Webre
ConsultantOthers
Axton Cao
Head of Business Development and Marketing
Patricia Lam Lam
Counsel
Sharon Pang
Principal Economist, Competition
Eliza Siew
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 Celebrates 175th Anniversary: Your Future, Our Heritage
WSG member, Hong Kong's first and now largest law firm, Deacons, marked a historic milestone with a cocktail reception celebrating its 175th anniversary. The event, held at the HKEX Connect Hall on Friday 27th March 2026, brought together approximately 600 distinguished guests in the legal community, clients, partners, friends, and colleagues. With the theme "Your Future, Our Heritage", the reception honoured the firm's legacy while embracing an innovative future.“Our 175 years of history has evolved with Hong Kong. It is intertwined with the business, families and the development of Hong Kong...
Deacons advises on the Main Board IPO of Beijing Xunzhong Communication Technology Co., Ltd.
Deacons’ Corporate Finance Practice Group advises the sole sponsor DBS Asia Capital Limited and underwriters in relation to the Main Board H-share IPO of Beijing Xunzhong Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (SEHK Stock Code: 2597), seeking to raise up to approximately HK$461 million (subject to the exercise of over-allotment option). The company is a cloud-based communications service provider ranked third in China by revenue in 2024, and is one of the few providers in China capable of delivering AI-driven communications services, according to a market research report commissioned by the company.The company published its IPO prospectus on 30 June 2025...



