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Deacons

Investment Funds: Registered Funds (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


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In any industry – and law is no exception – what really matters is what your clients think. So we are delighted that, year after year, our clients tell independent researchers that we are ‘head and shoulders above the competition’ (Legal 500 Asia Pacific), ‘unmatched on registered funds work’ (IFLR 1000), and ‘one of the pre-eminent practices’ at a ‘competitive price’ (Chambers & Partners). 

Not that we are complacent. Our experienced team is dedicated to keeping ahead of market developments and providing our clients with the highest possible service standards. That’s why we have achieved a long list of ‘market firsts’, introducing to Hong Kong many new and innovative products. 

As the largest investment funds team in Hong Kong, we act for the lion’s share of international and local asset managers – household names like Aberdeen, Barings, Invesco, PIMCO and Schroders. 

Our work on retail funds is well known. We also have exceptional experience in the full range of alternative investment funds, as demonstrated by our multiple wins at the HFM Asia Hedge Fund Services Awards. Our regulatory advice is marked by strong local knowledge and close links to Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). For work involving mainland China, we can draw upon our dedicated team of Mandarin-speaking practitioners, and the resources of our representative offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds: Registered Funds (International Firms) - China

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Deacons' large funds team is renowned for its mastery of the retail fund market. The firm is much admired for its regulatory expertise and its standout track record in obtaining SFC authorisations for a variety of public funds, including unit trusts, RFQII and UCITS funds. The team is also proficient in the private fund space, particularly with regard to the establishment of hedge funds including knowledge of Hong Kong's OFC regime. The team is experienced in advising fund managers based in Mainland China on investment into Hong Kong, and in dealing with insurance and securities.

Work Highlights

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  • Deacons assisted Bosera Asset Management with establishing and launching the spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong.

Strengths

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  • The team is stable and each member is professional with the nature to put client first. The firm also maintains very good relationship with the regulators and stays ahead of industry developments.

    Investment Funds: Registered Funds (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Taylor Hui
    Band 3Taylor Hui

    Taylor Hui

    Taylor Hui stands out for his knowledge of registered fund regulatory procedures, and is regularly instructed to handle retail and hedge fund launches. He is also well regarded for his expertise in handling private equity fund formation.

  • Band 4Alwyn Li
    Band 4Alwyn Li

    Alwyn Li

    Alwyn Li has an active practice facilitating retail funds such as unit trusts and debt funds. He is knowledgeable about SFC authorisation and maintenance requirements. He is well-versed in both thematic and multi-asset funds.

    • Alwyn has a 'quietly efficient' approach to handling clients.

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  • Band 4Fiona Fong
    Band 4Fiona Fong

    Fiona Fong

    Fiona Fong leads Deacons' private funds team. She is well experienced in advising on private fund and private equity fund formation. She has notable expertise assisting with onshore and offshore fund structures.

    • Fiona knows us very well and is always able to provide practical and thorough advice to us. She is our go-to partner whenever we have any legal matters or challenges.

      Investment Funds: Registered Funds (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • Fiona not only understands the legal landscape but also appreciates the broader business implications of our business decisions.

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  • Band 4Jeremy Lam
    Band 4Jeremy Lam

    Jeremy Lam

    Jeremy Lam heads the practice and possesses a well-established market profile based on his acumen in the open-end fund sub-markets, principally hedge and retail funds. He is well regarded in the market for his expertise in fund regulatory issues.

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