Deacons offers strong knowledge of property law and is commended by clients for its ‘ample experience dealing with regulatory authorities for property sale and development’. The group’s work spans residential, commercial and industrial development projects and large-scale, high-value real estate transactions. Practice head Lilian Chiang is ’well-known in the industry for being an exceptionally capable conveyancing lawyer‘ and utilises this strong track record in real estate law to advise government bodies and legislators on laws relevant to real estate regulation. Wallace Wong is an important team member and is instructed by a variety of real estate developers regularly. Karen Chan and Wai Tung Yu are also key team members.
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‘Deacons has a strong property team which is familiar with all aspects of laws and practices with property development. Their senior partner. Lilian Chiang, is the authority in property legal practice.'
‘The experience and knowledge of Deacons team make them stand out. Further, they have good insight of the potential development of the laws in property area and have ample of experience dealing with regulatory authorities for property sale and development.'
‘Excellent, to the point advice.’
‘Lilian is clearly an expert in this area of law, and delivers her advice in a concise to the point manner.’
‘Deacons' team is able to provide clients with the needed support in a timely and effective manner. They are attentive to clients' needs and very professional.’
‘Deacons' Lilian Chiang has been well-known in the industry for being an exceptionally capable conveyancing lawyer. Lilian is very experienced and she is able to provide very practical advice and solutions to clients. Her in-depth knowledge about the market in Hong Kong is particularly valuable for clients when considering a legal issue.’
Key clients
- MTR Corporation Limited
- Urban Renewal Authority
- Hong Kong Resort Company Limited
- Goldstone Asset (HKSAR) Limited
- High Match Limited
- DBS Bank Ltd., Hong Kong Branch
- Chinachem Group
- Environmental Protection Department (EPD), The Government of the HKSAR
- China Resources Logistics (Group) Limited
- Fok Hei Yu and Kenneth Fung both of FTI Consulting (Hong Kong) Limited as joint and several receivers and managers of the property
- Grand Design Development Limited and AIA International Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for the Goldstone Asset (HKSAR) Limited in a syndicated loan transaction with United Overseas Bank Limited.
- Acted for the Li Ning Group from the property aspect in the purchase of the whole block of a newly developed commercial building, known as Harbour East.
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Practice head
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Lilian Chiang