Established in 1851, Deacons is Hong Kong’s oldest and largest law firm with 300 lawyers and further offices in Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai. The firm has connections with independent law firms across the world through its membership of legal networks such as Lex Mundi, Interlex, World Services Group and Employment Law Alliance. 

Focusses / specialisms  

Deacons has the largest investment funds team in Hong Kong and dominates in retail funds. It covers PRC-related funds and mandatory provident funds, which are unique to Hong Kong. The firm also has strong capital markets, corporate and regulatory practices and is active in banking and the restructuring and insolvency area. 

Key clients  

Key clients of the firm include Aberdeen Standard, AEM Asset Management, AllianceBernstein, BOCHK, CCB, Centaline Investment Advisory, Sumitomo Mitsui Trusts, The Wharf, The Kuok Group, Lai Sun Group, Kerry Group, BFAM Partners and Brookfield 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Financial services regulatory 

“They know the law and practice well, their advice is always reliable and helpful.” 

Investment funds 

“Deacons’ team has abundant knowledge in the area of investment funds and has been diligent and responsive when providing services to client.They also have good quality control and are able to apply working standards consistently in every project we work together.”