Construction & Arbitration

Why choose Deacons for construction & arbitration legal advice?

Services offered include

As one of the largest construction practices in Hong Kong, Deacons advises on all aspects of building, construction and civil engineering law. Acting for developers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers, the work of Deacons' Construction Practice extends beyond Hong Kong into China and the Asia Pacific region. In mainland China, our Chinese speakers are able to advise developers on construction contracts, local labour laws, joint ventures and regulatory requirements of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

Within the region there also is growing demand for specialised legal advice in developing and investing in energy and infrastructure projects. Deacons' extensive involvement in these projects in the PRC and other Asian countries has earned wide recognition that the firm is at the forefront of this specialised area. 

Our litigation lawyers are also extensively experienced in dispute management and resolution, as well as handling international arbitrations in Hong Kong and China.

Why choose Deacons for construction & arbitration legal advice?

Deacons' Construction Practice Group comprises lawyers throughout its extensive network of offices with extensive experience in all aspects of the construction industry not only in Hong Kong and China but also other parts of the Asia Pacific Region. We therefore are in a better position to provide sound and market sensitive legal advice to both local and foreign clients.

Deacons' leadership in the construction field is also recognised by independent surveys and research. The PLC Which Lawyer? (2005 edition) described our construction practice as "a team brimming with expertise". Our individual lawyers are also well respected in the directories. Both Glenn Haley (partner) and Geoffrey Shaw (partner) have been acknowledged as leading lawyers in the area of Construction in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 and PLC Which Lawyer?. 

Services offered include:

• Mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution

• Domestic and international arbitration in Hong Kong

• Claims in Hong Kong High Court Construction and Arbitration List

• Building and engineering and major project contracts, drafting and vetting

• Commercial and legal risk analysis

• Project planning, financing and documentation

• Pre-tender and pre-contract advice, as well as practical advice throughout the course of the project

• Contract negotiations

• Professional negligence claims

• Joint ventures, formation and resolution of disputes

• China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Committee arbitration in the PRC