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Deacons Offices

Deacons
5TH FLOOR, ALEXANDRA HOUSE
18 CHATER ROAD, CENTRAL
HONG KONG
Hong Kong
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Maynard Leung

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Work Department

Corporate Finance practice group

Position

Partner

Career

Maynard is principally involved in corporate finance and securities works, including initial public offerings, secondary share offers, public and private mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisations, private equity transactions and advising on compliance with the Companies Ordinance, the Listing Rules and the Takeovers Code.

He has acted for clients in various industries including banking and financial services, real estate, computer, telecommunications, consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare and advertising.

Highlights

Maynard has provided legal advice on equity capital market transactions to sponsors and underwriters including BNP Paribas Securities (Asia), DBS Asia Capital, Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, BOSC International, Haitong International, Somerley Capital, GF Securities, Crosby Securities and Halcyon Capital with respect to the global offerings and listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Xinyi Energy (proposed spin-off from Xinyi Solar), Somerley Capital, Suchuang Gas, Smart-Core, FSE Engineering, Vincent Medical, BGMC International, Sheng Ye Capital, EGL Holdings, Time Watch and OOH Holdings.

He has also provided legal advice to reputable enterprises in respect of their listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange including Tai Hing Group, Wharf Real Estate Investment, 1957 & Co., Fulum Group, Hung Fook Tong, Tsui Wah and Xiao Nan Guo and AP Rentals.

Maynard has acted for Wharf (Holdings) on its disposal of Wharf T&T to a 50:50 consortium of MBK Partners and TPG at a consideration of HK$9.5 billion.

He has recently advised on the privatisation of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering by Swire Pacific, rights issues / open offers of securities of i-CABLE and TCL Multimedia Technology and the placings of shares of O-Net Technologies.

Languages

English
Cantonese
Mandarin

Education

PCLL, The University of Hong Kong, 2008

LLB, The University of Hong Kong, 2007

B. Sc. (Hon.), University of Toronto, 2004

Lawyer Rankings

Hong Kong > Commercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms

(Next Generation Partners)

Maynard Leung – Deacons

Deacons houses a broad team known for its strong focus on private M&A, venture capital investments, and joint ventures. The group assists a diverse client roster of state-owned corporations, global companies, and partnerships. Ronny Chow jointly leads the team alongside Machiuanna Chu; Chow is noted for his longstanding expertise in takeovers and privatisations, while Chu is recommended for her deep knowledge of cross-border M&A and investment mandates. Alexander Que is a key contact for Hong Kong listed companies and banks, while Maynard Leung routinely acts for real estate, telecoms, and financial services clients in mandates involving corporate reorganisations and voluntary general cash offers.

Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity)

(Next Generation Partners)

Maynard Leung –  Deacons

Abreast of regulatory changes and able to resource matters utilising Hong Kong and PRC-qualified practitioners, both offshore as well as on the Mainland, Deacons has a solid reputation advising Greater China-based issuers and underwriters/sponsors on main and GEM board HKEX listings. Team head Ronny Chow has ‘strong professional knowledge’ across a myriad ECM transactional matters and also excels at handling compliance/regulatory matters, an area that he is particularly well-placed to advise due to his role on the Listing Review Committee of the HKEX. Maynard Leung is also recommended.

Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A)

Often advising state-owned companies, government bodies, and global corporate clients, Deacons handles the full spectrum of corporate matters. Ronny Chow jointly leads the team alongside Machiuanna Chu; Chow has longstanding experience in corporate finance and securities issues, while Chu specialises in venture capital investment and cross-border M&A. Maynard Leung regularly assists food and beverage, health care, and real estate clients, and Alexander Que is a key name for takeovers, particularly in relation to Hong Kong listed companies, often advising banks. Gary K.S. Wong is well-versed in joint venture and business transfer issues.

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