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Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Deacons is widely identified as having a leading corporate practice in Hong Kong, particularly sought after for fund set-ups and transactions with a significant regulatory component. The team assists various Mainland clients, both state-owned and private, with their M&A and joint venture transactions, utilising its offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou for cross-border deals. It is particularly adept at handling acquisitions involving Hong Kong-listed companies. The firm is also experienced in acting for technology, real estate and logistics clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Deacons advised Huarui Fengquan Development on its pre-conditional voluntary general cash offer for the shares of CPMC Holdings and the privatisation of CPMC Holdings by way of exercising compulsory acquisition rights.

Strengths

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  • Their M&A team is strong and resourceful, very experienced in dealing with relevant regulatory matters and is able to turn around in a timely manner.

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  • They can really dig into the situation and work with the parties involved to figure out a solution, sometimes unconventional, without compromising on quality or compliance.

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  • Deacons combines unparalleled regional market knowledge with a sophisticated understanding of cross-border transactions and regulatory frameworks across Greater China and ASEAN.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Que
    Alexander Que

    Alexander Que

    Alexander Que stands out for the breadth of his transactional expertise, covering both domestic and cross-border acquisitions mandates. He offers over two decades of experience leading public and private M&A deals and counts several PRC and Hong Kong-headquartered companies among his clientele.

    • He is very seasoned in M&A. Alex is very responsive, always thinks outside the box and can provide advice that considers strategic and commercial issues.

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    • He is technically strong, very responsive, creative and never hesitates to cooperate with everyone just to get things done.

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  • Ronny Chow
    Ronny Chow

    Ronny Chow

    Ronny Chow is head of Deacons' corporate finance group and is a seasoned adviser on an array of Hong Kong transactions, often with a cross-border element. He is particularly experienced advising on privatisations.

    • Chow has acute and professional judgment in analysing complex legal issues. He is very experienced and has a good commercial sense.

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    • He is very experienced, professional and helpful.

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  • Machiuanna Chu
    Machiuanna Chu

    Machiuanna Chu

    Machiuanna Chu is well placed to assist PRC, Hong Kong and international clients with cross-border M&A transactions, private equity investments and joint ventures. She also has notable expertise in data protection and privacy.

    • She has demonstrated a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters by thoroughly understanding our company’s specific situation.

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