The team at Deacons is known for its handling of complex commercial disputes involving the construction and energy sectors. The team regularly acts for key domestic and international private clients, corporations, governments and statutory bodies in China. Joseph Chung's practice primarily consists of construction, energy and banking and finance sector work. KK Cheung has longstanding experience in assisting major developers, contractors and sub-contractors in disputes concerning construction projects, often possessing a cross-border element. Justin Yuen and Richard Hudson are also recommended.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘A strong team on construction.’

  • ‘The team is outstanding and has deep domain expertise. They go out of their way to provide timely and accurate analysis of both the commercial realities and legal complexities of the case. I find them to be very responsive and easy to work with but most importantly with deep domain expertise and professionalism.’

  • ‘I have had the pleasure of working with K.K. Cheung and Vivien Wong and they are truly exceptional. KK has proved to be a very insightful and good leader of the engagement always bringing specific and unique perspectives. He is able to factor in the nuances of the HK system and connect the dots to the realities for someone who is used to a different jurisdiction. Vivien has run point on the engagement and excels at being a taskmaster. She produces rapid and insightful analysis and keeps the entire project on track. Overall, an outstanding team that I can't recommend highly enough.’

  • ‘The team is very dedicated to highest standards, absolutely pleasant to work with and has a particular focus on international matters’

  • ‘Joseph Chung is extremely sharp, arbitration thought leader and has a particular good sense in handling international clients.’

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joseph Kwan

Other key lawyers

Joseph Chung, KK Cheung, Justin Yuen, Richard Hudson, Vivien Wong