Hong Kong Independent Firm of the Year

We are delighted to announce that Annie Tsoi, co-head of the Intellectual Property practice, was awarded “Best in Patent and Trademark Prosecution” at the Asia Women in Business Law Awards, held by Euromoney’s Legal Media Group.

Deacons was also awarded “Hong Kong Independent Firm of the Year”. 

A number of Deacons partners were shortlisted in other categories:

Best in Real Estate: Lilian Chiang

Best in IP Litigation: Charmaine Koo

Best in Dispute Resolution: Daisy Tong

Best in Labour & Employment: Cynthia Chung

Best in M&A and Private Equity: Eugina Chan

Rising Star, Corporate: Sabrina Fung

Rising Star, Finance: Su Cheen Chuah

The Asia Women in Business Law Awards recognise leading female lawyers in Asia and celebrate the best initiatives for gender diversity, innovation, minority women, mentoring, work-life balance, pro bono work and talent management. 

It is supported by the Women's Foundation, Inter-Pacific Bar Association and the Hong Kong Corporate Counsel Association.

The awards ceremony took place on Thursday, November 13th at the JW Marriott in Hong Kong.