Cynthia is a partner and head of the Employment and Pensions Group at Deacons in Hong Kong. She has over 30 years of experience in all labour-related matters and obtaining employment visas for expatriates and their families. She also advises on occupational retirement schemes and the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF). Cynthia is also experienced in the setting up and advising on on-going requirements of companies limited by guarantee e.g. private clubs and non-profit organisations.
In addition, Cynthia has extensive experience in workplace investigations. From handling cases of employee misconduct, harassment, and bullying to fraud, theft, and dishonesty while safeguarding the rights and interests of all parties involved.
She has been acknowledged as a "Hall of Fame" in 2021-2025 and a leading individual in the area of Employment in 2007-2020 in Legal 500 Asia Pacific; Band 1 lawyer in the field of Employment in Hong Kong by the Chambers Greater China Region and Asia-Pacific (2021-2025) and named as the Global Elite Thought Leader in Labour, Employment & Benefits (category: Labour & Employment) in Hong Kong by Who's Who Legal (2024). Cynthia currently sits on the Guidelines Committee of the Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Schemes Authority, Executive Committee Member and Honorary Legal Adviser of The Hong Kong Retirement Schemes Association and Member of the Retirement Scheme sub-committee of the Law Society. She is also the Vice Chair of the Municipal Services Appeal Board and Member of the Employees Compensation Assistance Fund Board.