Deacons is renowned for its market-leading corporate M&A expertise, regularly steering some of Hong Kong’s most significant and complex transactions across a wide range of industries. Its enviable client roster includes multinationals, listed companies, state-owned enterprises, government bodies, and high-net-worth individuals. As a full-service commercial firm, it offers integrated advice spanning banking and finance, capital markets, private client, and real estate, with the ability to combine transactional and contentious expertise. Ronny Chow and Alexander Que bring extensive experience across corporate finance. Machiuanna Chu is a key name for cross-border M&A and investment transactions. Maynard Leung is noted for his strength in equity capital markets and securities matters.
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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
- Invesco
- Manulife
- Schroder Investment Management Limited
- DBS Asia Capital Limited
- Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited
- Hong Kong Monetary Authority
- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
- AIA International Limited
- MTR Corporation Limited
Work highlights
Advised DBS Asia Capital Limited as to Hong Kong law in relation to the merger of Guotai Junan Securities with Haitong Securities by way of absorption.
Assisted Invesco in the cross-listing of the Invesco QQQ Trust on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Acted for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited in the acquisition of over 140,000 square feet of office spaces in the Exchange Square.
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Other key lawyers
Ronny Chow; Alexander Que; Machiuanna Chu; Mark Stevens; Maynard Leung; Queena Chow; Gary K.S. Wong; Dana Ng