Deacons advises on the full spectrum of transactional matters, including public takeovers, private M&A, joint ventures, and private equity investments. The firm is particularly noted for its strength in privatisations, having advised on numerous high-profile take-private deals involving Hong Kong-listed companies. Co-chair Ronny Chow has led several standout takeover and privatisation mandates. Fellow co-chair Machiuanna Chu brings broad sector experience, spanning education, asset management, property development, and manufacturing and distribution. Alexander Que is a key contact for clients navigating Hong Kong’s complex listing, takeovers, and securities regulatory landscape.
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Testimonials
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- 'Pleasant in approach. Great listening skills.'
- 'Machiuanna Chu - lead corporate partner on the deal. Machiuanna listens to her clients and makes herself available for consultation, giving great advice and facilitates the completion of deals.'
- 'Dana Ng was very well noted and appreciated by the client. Her thorough approach was just what we needed on the deal.'
- 'Ronny Chow is probably my most-trusted corporate lawyer. As head of department at Deacons, he still takes a very hand-on approach.'
Key clients
- Anacle Systems Limited
- Anglo Chinese Corporate Finance
- Autumn Harvest Ltd
- BOCI Asia Limited
- Bossini International Holdings Limited
- Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited
- DBS Asia Capital Limited
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Viva Goods Company Limited
Work highlights
Advised DBS Asia Capital Limited, the financial adviser to Haitong Securities Co.
Advised Huarui Fengquan Development Limited in relation to its pre-conditional voluntary general cash offer for the shares of CPMC Holdings Limited.
Advised Anglo Chinese Corporate Finance, limited in relation to Hans Energy’s acquisition of approximately 54.44% of the total issued shares of Bravo Transport Holdings Limited.
Practice head
Ronny Chow; Machiuanna Chu
Other key lawyers
Alexander Que; Mark Stevens; Maynard Leung; Queena Chow; Gary K.S. Wong