With a team that includes a raft of seasoned litigators, many of whom also serve as arbitrators from time-to-time, Deacons is particularly well-positioned to represent domestic and China-based clients in disputes arising from public and private sector projects throughout Hong Kong and the broader APAC region. One of only a handful of construction-focused solicitor-advocates in the country, ‘creative and strategic’ team head Joseph Chung parlays this accreditation to good effect for developers, contractors and consultants engaged in litigation across a myriad issues, including as it relates to delay, defects and the withholding of payment. The vastly experienced KK Cheung stepped down from the partnership in January 2025 but still effectively serves clients in his role as consultant, handling engineering defects and contractual claims, as well as cross-border disputes. Cheung also adds practical insight as a result of his qualification as a chartered quantity surveyor, as does Stanley Lo, who has considerable knowledge of public sector construction projects utilising New Engineering Contracts (NEC). Justin Yuen is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'The professional and hardworking team attend to clients’ requests in a timely and effective manner.'
- 'The team has extensive knowledge and experience of Mainland clients and transactions which gives it a real edge when dealing with disputes for or against a Mainland entity.'
- 'Some of the members have the dual qualification of quantity surveyors and legal qualifications. Resources are sufficient such that adequate attention will be paid on each case they handle. They are very knowledgeable and they know their cases well.'
- 'Joseph Chung has a creative and strategic mind which allows him to consider tactics and solutions which may elude others.'
Practice head
Joseph Chung
Other key lawyers
KK Cheung; Stanley Lo; Justin Yuen