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Deacons

Deacons

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Hong Kong

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Corporate (including M&A)

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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  • '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.'
  • 'Pleasant in approach. Great listening skills.'

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

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