Deacons caters to high-net-worth individuals and families on a broad range of non-contentious and contentious wealth matters, including disputes, real estate investments, philanthropy and vulnerable client work. Joseph Kwan heads up the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution offering and has extensive experience across several multi-jurisdictional, high-profile asset distribution cases. Lilian Chiang leads the property and private client offering, while Taylor Hui spearheads the financial services team. Tana Chan is another key contact for private client work, counting both private individuals and corporates among her clients. Sherlynn Chan leads the family, mental capacity and vulnerable client team and is aptly supported by Hazel Wong. Cecilia Lau is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Large team with access to various areas of legal service.’
‘Sherlynn Chan is personable and knowledgeable in matters concerning private wealth litigation, especially in respect of mental health patients.’
‘The team is diligent and is always willing to prepare first drafts of documents for counsel to settle, rather than to hand everything off to counsel.’
‘Sherlynn Chan is very experienced.'
Practice head
Joseph Kwan; Sherlynn Chan; Taylor Hui; Lilian Chiang
Other key lawyers
Tana Chan; Hazel Wong; Cecilia Lau