Mark Stevens, Deacons. Courtesy photo. 

Hong Kong law firm Deacons has added corporate lawyer Mark Stevens to its now 33-strong corporate commercial practice. His joining marks the first partner-level hire for Deacons' corporate commercial practice in Hong Kong this year.  

"He is a seasoned lawyer and has serviced clients in the Asia Pacific region on their various corporate transaction requirements, inbound and outbound," said Cynthia Chung, partner and head of Deacons' Corporate Commercial Group, in a statement.