Deacons Rankings

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Deacons has been ranked as TOP-TIER in 5 practice areas and been recommended in 14 further practice areas in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Greater China - 2025 Edition.

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  • 43

    Total Rankings

  • 19
    Firm Rankings
    24
    Individual Rankings
  • 5

    Hall of Fame

  • 10

    Leading Partners

  • 6

    Next Generation Partner

  • 1

    Leading Associates

Top Tier

This table shows only the practice areas that are ranked Tier 1.

Hong Kong > Commercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms1
Hong Kong > Intellectual property1
Hong Kong > Investment funds1
Hong Kong > Labour and employment1
Hong Kong > Real estate1

Other Tiers

This table shows all the other practice areas that are ranked.

China > Intellectual property: foreign firms3
Hong Kong > Antitrust and competition3
Hong Kong > Banking and finance4
Hong Kong > Capital markets (debt)3
Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity)3
Hong Kong > Construction2
Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A)3
Hong Kong > Data protection and cyber security3
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: international arbitration4
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: litigation3
Hong Kong > Fintech and financial services regulatory2
Hong Kong > Insurance3
Hong Kong > Private Client and Family2
Hong Kong > TMT3

All Ranking Data Explorer

This is a table of all your ranking data, across all practice areas and all tiers.

3China > Intellectual property: foreign firmsDeaconsIntellectual property: foreign firmsFirm RankingChinaIntellectual property: foreign firms
3China > Intellectual property: foreign firmsDeaconsEditorial commentaryAnnie Tsoi; Catherine Zheng; Charmaine Koo; Jeffrey McLeanDora Si; Andy Yu; Cindy ChengChinaIntellectual property: foreign firms
3Hong Kong > Antitrust and competitionDeaconsAntitrust and competitionFirm RankingHong KongAntitrust and competition
3Hong Kong > Antitrust and competitionDeaconsEditorial commentaryMachiuanna ChuPeter SoHong KongAntitrust and competition
4Hong Kong > Banking and financeDeaconsBanking and financeFirm RankingHong KongBanking and finance
4Hong Kong > Banking and financeDeaconsEditorial commentaryRonny Chow; Erica Wong; Teresa LauSimon Deane; Michael Sinn; Crystal LiHong KongBanking and finance
Hong Kong > Banking and finance > Leading partnersDeaconsSimon DeaneLeading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongBanking and finance
Hong Kong > Banking and finance > Next Generation PartnersDeaconsMichael SinnNext Generation PartnersIndividual RankingHong KongBanking and finance
3Hong Kong > Capital markets (debt)DeaconsCapital markets (debt)Firm RankingHong KongCapital markets (debt)
3Hong Kong > Capital markets (debt)DeaconsEditorial commentaryKevin TongIcarus YuenHong KongCapital markets (debt)
3Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity)DeaconsCapital markets (equity)Firm RankingHong KongCapital markets (equity)
3Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity)DeaconsEditorial commentaryRonny ChowRhoda Yung; Sabrina Fung; Maynard Leung; Canny Lau; Samantha ChauHong KongCapital markets (equity)
Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity) > Leading partnersDeaconsRonny ChowLeading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongCapital markets (equity)
Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity) > Next Generation PartnersDeaconsMaynard LeungNext Generation PartnersIndividual RankingHong KongCapital markets (equity)
1Hong Kong > Commercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law FirmsDeaconsCommercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law FirmsFirm RankingHong KongCommercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms
1Hong Kong > Commercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law FirmsDeaconsEditorial commentaryRonny Chow; Machiuanna ChuAlexander Que; Maynard LeungHong KongCommercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms
Hong Kong > Commercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms > Hall of FameDeaconsRonny ChowHall of FameIndividual RankingHong KongCommercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms
Hong Kong > Commercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms > Leading partnersDeaconsMachiuanna ChuLeading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongCommercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms
Hong Kong > Commercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms > Leading partnersDeaconsAlexander QueLeading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongCommercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms
Hong Kong > Commercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms > Next Generation PartnersDeaconsMaynard LeungNext Generation PartnersIndividual RankingHong KongCommercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms
2Hong Kong > ConstructionDeaconsConstructionFirm RankingHong KongConstruction
2Hong Kong > ConstructionDeaconsEditorial commentaryKwok Kit (KK) CheungJoseph Chung; Justin Yuen; Leo Wong; Stanley LoHong KongConstruction
3Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A)DeaconsCorporate (including M&A)Firm RankingHong KongCorporate (including M&A)
3Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A)DeaconsEditorial commentaryRonny Chow; Machiuanna ChuMaynard Leung; Alexander Que; Gary K.S. WongHong KongCorporate (including M&A)
3Hong Kong > Data protection and cyber securityDeaconsData protection and cyber securityFirm RankingHong KongData protection and cyber security
3Hong Kong > Data protection and cyber securityDeaconsEditorial commentaryMachiuanna ChuDora Si; Andy Yu; Charmaine KooHong KongData protection and cyber security
4Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: international arbitrationDeaconsDispute resolution: international arbitrationFirm RankingHong KongDispute resolution: international arbitration
4Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: international arbitrationDeaconsEditorial commentaryJoseph KwanJoseph Chung; KK Cheung; Justin Yuen; Richard Hudson; Vivien WongHong KongDispute resolution: international arbitration
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: international arbitration > Next Generation PartnersDeaconsJustin YuenNext Generation PartnersIndividual RankingHong KongDispute resolution: international arbitration
3Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: litigationDeaconsDispute resolution: litigationFirm RankingHong KongDispute resolution: litigation
3Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: litigationDeaconsEditorial commentaryJoseph KwanPaul Kwan; KK Cheung; Richard Hudson; Peter SoHong KongDispute resolution: litigation
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: litigation > Leading associatesDeaconsMichelle LiLeading associatesIndividual RankingHong KongDispute resolution: litigation
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: litigation > Leading partnersDeaconsJoseph KwanLeading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongDispute resolution: litigation
2Hong Kong > Fintech and financial services regulatoryDeaconsFintech and financial services regulatoryFirm RankingHong KongFintech and financial services regulatory
2Hong Kong > Fintech and financial services regulatoryDeaconsEditorial commentaryJeremy LamJoseph Kwan; Taylor Hui; Alwyn Li; Machiuanna Chu; Fiona Fong; Ming Chiu Li; Pinky Siu; Joyce Li; Vincci Ip; Isabella Wong; Peter So; Lavita PongHong KongFintech and financial services regulatory
Hong Kong > Fintech and financial services regulatory > Hall of FameDeaconsJoseph KwanHall of FameIndividual RankingHong KongFintech and financial services regulatory
Hong Kong > Fintech and financial services regulatory > Leading partnersDeaconsJeremy LamLeading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongFintech and financial services regulatory
3Hong Kong > InsuranceDeaconsInsuranceFirm RankingHong KongInsurance
3Hong Kong > InsuranceDeaconsEditorial commentaryAlfred TamLinda Lee; Gary Lui; Gere SitHong KongInsurance
1Hong Kong > Intellectual propertyDeaconsIntellectual propertyFirm RankingHong KongIntellectual property
1Hong Kong > Intellectual propertyDeaconsEditorial commentaryAnnie Tsoi; Catherine Zheng; Charmaine Koo; Jeffrey McLeanTheresa Luk; Patsy Lau; Kelley Loo; Eliza SiewHong KongIntellectual property
Hong Kong > Intellectual property > Hall of FameDeaconsCharmaine KooHall of FameIndividual RankingHong KongIntellectual property
Hong Kong > Intellectual property > Leading partnersDeaconsPatsy LauLeading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongIntellectual property
Hong Kong > Intellectual property > Leading partnersDeaconsJeffrey McLean Leading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongIntellectual property
Hong Kong > Intellectual property > Next Generation PartnersDeaconsTheresa LukNext Generation PartnersIndividual RankingHong KongIntellectual property
1Hong Kong > Investment fundsDeaconsInvestment fundsFirm RankingHong KongInvestment funds
1Hong Kong > Investment fundsDeaconsEditorial commentaryJeremy LamTaylor Hui; Alwyn Li; Fiona Fong; Ming Chiu Li; Pinky Siu; Joyce Li; Vincci Ip; Isabella Wong; Lawson Tam; Sarah LauHong KongInvestment funds
Hong Kong > Investment funds > Leading partnersDeaconsTaylor HuiLeading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongInvestment funds
Hong Kong > Investment funds > Leading partnersDeaconsJeremy LamLeading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongInvestment funds
Hong Kong > Investment funds > Next Generation PartnersDeaconsMing Chiu LiNext Generation PartnersIndividual RankingHong KongInvestment funds
Hong Kong > Investment funds > Next Generation PartnersDeaconsPinky SiuNext Generation PartnersIndividual RankingHong KongInvestment funds
1Hong Kong > Labour and employmentDeaconsLabour and employmentFirm RankingHong KongLabour and employment
1Hong Kong > Labour and employmentDeaconsEditorial commentaryCynthia ChungElsie Chan; Helen Liao; Stephanie YipHong KongLabour and employment
Hong Kong > Labour and employment > Hall of FameDeaconsCynthia ChungHall of FameIndividual RankingHong KongLabour and employment
Hong Kong > Labour and employment > Leading partnersDeaconsElsie ChanLeading partnersIndividual RankingHong KongLabour and employment
2Hong Kong > Private Client and FamilyDeaconsPrivate Client and FamilyFirm RankingHong KongPrivate Client and Family
2Hong Kong > Private Client and FamilyDeaconsEditorial commentaryJoseph Kwan; Lilian Chiang; Sherlynn Chan; Taylor HuiTana Chan; Hazel WongHong KongPrivate Client and Family
1Hong Kong > Real estateDeaconsReal estateFirm RankingHong KongReal estate
1Hong Kong > Real estateDeaconsEditorial commentaryLilian ChiangWallace Wong; Karen Chan, Wai Tung YuHong KongReal estate
Hong Kong > Real estate > Hall of FameDeaconsLilian ChiangHall of FameIndividual RankingHong KongReal estate
3Hong Kong > TMTDeaconsTMTFirm RankingHong KongTMT
3Hong Kong > TMTDeaconsEditorial commentaryMachiuanna ChuCharmaine Koo; Ian Liu; Theresa LukHong KongTMT