Deanna Law

Call 2011 (HK)
Languages English , Cantonese , Mandarin
Deanna Law of Parkside Chambers is adept at advising on banking disputes, company law issues and land and trust-related claims. "Deanna is very knowledgeable of the law and a strong advocate who is great on her feet." "Her practical, solution-focused advice was invaluable, providing clarity and reassurance throughout complex matters, making her an exceptional and trusted legal professional."
Chambers & Partners, 2026, Greater China Region, Hong Kong Bar, Commercial Dispute Resolution
Deanna is an excellent advocate who consistently fights for her clients’ interests in court. Her advocacy skills are outstanding, and her presentations to the judge are precise, clear, and focused.'
Legal 500, 2025 -2026, Greater China Region, HK Bar - Commercial Dispute Resolution, Leading Junior
"Deanna demonstrates a strong commercial awareness. She is very responsive and willing to accommodate clients' needs. Deanna is a very good litigator and solid in both written submissions and advocacy. She is easy to work with and always understand client's needs. Deanna Law of Parkside Chambers is adept at advising on banking disputes, company law issues and land and trust-related claims."
Chambers & Partners, 2025, Greater China Region, HK Bar - Commercial Dispute Resolution
'A very compelling and measured advocate who always fights hard for her clients. Detail focused and able to bring clarity to highly complex and difficult issues. A true team player who is very easy to work with and instils confidence in clients.'
The Legal 500 Hong Kong Bar 2025 (Commercial Disputes)
'Deanna is an excellent partner to work with and really understands issues from a client's perspective. She is very well reasoned and commercial, she communicates well, and she is practical, efficient, and very hands on.'
The Legal 500 Hong Kong Bar 2024 (Commercial Disputes)
‘Deanna Law of Parkside Chambers is adept at advising on banking disputes, company law issues and land and trust-related claims.’
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar
‘Deanna is very detail-oriented and has strong knowledge of the law.’
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar
‘Deanna is smart and able to understand and address concerns of clients.’
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar
‘She is a very good barrister. I have no reservations in recommending her to anyone.’
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar
‘I find her user-friendly and very personable. I enjoy working with her as well; my experience is very positive and she goes out of her way to help and is quite reasonable on her fees too.’
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar

Deanna Law

Call
2011 (HK)
Languages
English , Cantonese , Mandarin
Deanna Law of Parkside Chambers is adept at advising on banking disputes, company law issues and land and trust-related claims. "Deanna is very knowledgeable of the law and a strong advocate who is great on her feet." "Her practical, solution-focused advice was invaluable, providing clarity and reassurance throughout complex matters, making her an exceptional and trusted legal professional."
Chambers & Partners, 2026, Greater China Region, Hong Kong Bar, Commercial Dispute Resolution
Deanna is an excellent advocate who consistently fights for her clients’ interests in court. Her advocacy skills are outstanding, and her presentations to the judge are precise, clear, and focused.'
Legal 500, 2025 -2026, Greater China Region, HK Bar - Commercial Dispute Resolution, Leading Junior
"Deanna demonstrates a strong commercial awareness. She is very responsive and willing to accommodate clients' needs. Deanna is a very good litigator and solid in both written submissions and advocacy. She is easy to work with and always understand client's needs. Deanna Law of Parkside Chambers is adept at advising on banking disputes, company law issues and land and trust-related claims."
Chambers & Partners, 2025, Greater China Region, HK Bar - Commercial Dispute Resolution
'A very compelling and measured advocate who always fights hard for her clients. Detail focused and able to bring clarity to highly complex and difficult issues. A true team player who is very easy to work with and instils confidence in clients.'
The Legal 500 Hong Kong Bar 2025 (Commercial Disputes)
'Deanna is an excellent partner to work with and really understands issues from a client's perspective. She is very well reasoned and commercial, she communicates well, and she is practical, efficient, and very hands on.'
The Legal 500 Hong Kong Bar 2024 (Commercial Disputes)
‘Deanna Law of Parkside Chambers is adept at advising on banking disputes, company law issues and land and trust-related claims.’
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar
‘Deanna is very detail-oriented and has strong knowledge of the law.’
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar
‘Deanna is smart and able to understand and address concerns of clients.’
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar
‘She is a very good barrister. I have no reservations in recommending her to anyone.’
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar
‘I find her user-friendly and very personable. I enjoy working with her as well; my experience is very positive and she goes out of her way to help and is quite reasonable on her fees too.’
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar

Overview

Deanna was called to the Bar in 2011 upon being awarded the Bar Scholarship and Charles Ching Memorial Scholarship. She has a robust civil and regulatory practice with a deep bench of expertise in land and trusts, general commercial law and medical negligence. Her solid track record in these areas is reflected in her accolades and accreditation by numerous legal directories. She has achieved recognition as a "Leading Junior" in The Legal 500 (Legalease) (2024) Commercial Disputes practice area and ranked in the Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2025 and 2024: Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar. She has also undertaken an array of complex and nuanced criminal work from the Magistracies to the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. Deanna possesses strong tactical reasoning and acute capabilities which has given her an edge in niche matters relating to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC.)

Deanna was appointed as a Deputy Adjudicator of the Small Claims Tribunal in May to July 2020. She is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators, a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a member of several Appeal Boards of the Government. She is a committee member of various Special Committees of the Hong Kong Bar Association and was the Chairman of the Young Barristers Committee.

Deanna graduated from her LL.B. at the University of Hong Kong with First Class Honours, from her P.C.LL. with distinction, and from her LL.M. at Harvard Law School with 6 honour subjects. She was a recipient of numerous scholarships during her studies.

2010

LL.M. (Graduated with 6 Honour Subjects), Harvard Law School

2009

P.C.LL. (Distinction), University of Hong Kong

2008

LL.B. (1st Cl.), University of Hong Kong

  • Fellow, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (FHKIArb)
  • Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

  • Legal 500, 2025 -2026, Greater China Region, HK Bar – Commercial Dispute Resolution, Leading Junior
  • Ranked in Chambers & Partners, Greater China Region 2025, Commercial Dispute Resolution – The HK Bar
  • Leading Junior in The Legal 500 Hong Kong Bar 2024 (Commercial Disputes)
  • Ranked in Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar

  • Since 2023 – Legal Advisor to the Regulatory Committee of the Chinese Medicines Traders under the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong
  • Since 2023 – Committee Member, Committee on Arbitration of the Hong Kong Bar Association
  • Since 2021 – Member of the Appeal Board Panel under the District Cooling Services Ordinance (Cap. 624)
  • Since 2021 – Committee Member, Committee on Land, Trust and Probate of the Hong Kong Bar Association
  • May – July 2020 – Deputy Adjudicator, Small Claims Tribunal
  • Since 2020 – Member of the Appeal Board (Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation)
  • Since 2020 – Member of the Appeal Board (Clubs (Safety of Premises))
  • Since 2020 – Member of the Appeal Board (Bedspace Apartments)
  • Since 2019 – Committee Member, Standing Committee on Bar Scholarship
  • Since 2018 – Committee Member, Standing Committee on Practice Development of the Hong Kong Bar Association
  • Since 2015 – Committee Member, Standing Committee on Welfare and Sports of the Hong Kong Bar Association
  • 2015 – 2019 – Committee Member, Standing Committee on Legal Education of the Hong Kong Bar Association
  • 2015 – 2017 – Bar Council Member
  • 2015 – 2017 – Chairperson, Young Barristers’ Committee of the Hong Kong Bar Association (Committee Member since 2011)
  • 2013 – 2018 – Committee Member, Standing Committee on Bar Website of the Hong Kong Bar Association
  • 2013 – 2015 – Executive Committee Member, The University of Hong Kong Law Alumni Association
  • Since 2012 – Committee Member, Standing Committee on Greater China Affairs of the Hong Kong Bar Association

  • 2010 – Bar Scholarship
  • 2010 – Hong Kong Bar Association Charles Ching Memorial Scholarship
  • 2009 – Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship for Overseas Studies
  • 2009 – The British Chevening Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (Honorary)
  • 2009 – The Doris Zimmern HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Scholarship (for postgraduate studies) (Honorary)
  • 2009 – M.W. Lo Memorial Scholarship
  • 2009 – Maxwell Law Prize
  • 2008 – Dean’s Honour List
  • 2008 – Simon K.Y. Lee Medal in Law
  • 2008 – M.W. Lo Memorial Scholarship
  • 2008 – Hong Kong University Alumni Prize
  • 2007 – Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships For Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate Students
  • 2007 – HKU Worldwide Exchange Scholarship
  • 2007 – Holman Fenwick and Willan Exchange Scholarship
  • 2006 – Dean’s Honour List
  • 2006 – Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Award
  • 2006 – HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship
  • 2006 – Des Voeux Chambers Junior Scholarship
  • 2005 – Dean’s Honour List
  • 2005 – Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships For Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate Students 2004/2005
  • 2005 – The University of Hong Kong Foundation Entrance Scholarship

  • 2014 – Author of the Legal Aid Volume, Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong, published by LexisNexis in 2014
  • 2013 – Editor of the Statutes Volume, Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong, published by LexisNexis in 2013

Deanna Updates

News Oct 2, 2026
Nigel Kat SC, Deanna Law and Leticia Tang present a CPD seminar in front of Clyde...
Cases Civil Sep 16, 2026
High Court vacates trial and awards indemnity costs following late disclosure of evidence
News Sep 15, 2026
Deanna Law and Nicole Chui appointed to Disciplinary Panel for Authorized Surveyors by the Director of...
Cases Civil Jul 10, 2026
A significant interlocutory victory for Deanna Law in the Hong Kong High Court
Cases Civil Apr 17, 2026
Deanna Law recently secured a Mareva injunction in the context of wider JPEX-related civil litigation
News Feb 16, 2026
Strong representation by Parkside members in the latest Chambers & Partners, Global Guide 2026
Cases Civil Feb 3, 2026
Deanna Law recently appeared on behalf of a defendant medical doctor who was acquitted on both...
Cases Civil Jan 26, 2026
Lamma IV Ferry Death Inquest [2026] HKCrC 1
News Jan 16, 2026
Parkside’s latest rankings in Chambers & Partners, 2026, Greater China, Hong Kong Bar
News Nov 19, 2025
Latest Legal 500 Rankings 2026 featuring 22 members from Parkside
Cases Civil Jul 30, 2025
Deanna Law and Nicole Chui acted for the 1st and 2nd Defendants in Shih Pak Tau...
News Apr 29, 2025
Congratulations to Nicola Ho on her Call to the Bar at the Hong Kong High Court
News Jan 16, 2025
A strong showing and a new debut for Parkside in Chambers & Partners – Greater China...
Cases Civil Jun 23, 2024
Irregularity principle clarified: no distinction between “minor” irregularities and “substantive” defects; only question is inevitability
News Jan 18, 2024
Strong showing for Parkside Chambers in latest Chambers & Partners Rankings – 2024
Cases Civil Dec 14, 2023
The Air Pollution Control Appeal Board dismissed an appeal against a decision of the Director of...
News Nov 17, 2023
Parkside Chambers’ Legal 500 2024 Rankings
Cases Civil Sep 14, 2023
The Department of Justice dropped a high-profile manslaughter case against two public hospital doctors represented by...
News Sep 5, 2023
Deanna Law has been appointed as the Legal Adviser to the Regulatory Committee of the Chinese...