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Wherever you have business in greater China, Dentons can help. We are the only international law firm with offices in every province of China offering unrivaled depth and breadth to clients.

Our Hong Kong team has a track record of assisting clients with business issues across Asia Pacific, including China, India, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines. Given the ease of doing business in Hong Kong and its status as an international financial hub, we have become highly skilled in working with specialist colleagues from around the world on truly cross-border transactions.

Recognition

Chambers Greater China Ranked Dentons Hong Kong in its 2023 Guide

January 17, 2023

Dentons Hong Kong and its lawyers have been repeatedly recognised by Chambers and Partners, an independent publication which ranks the region's top legal firms and practitioners. This year, three of our Hong Kong practices and five lawyers have been ranked in Chambers Greater China Guide 2023.

Dentons Hong Kong Recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023

January 13, 2023

Dentons Hong Kong has been once again recognised by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023, an independent publication which ranks top legal firms and practitioners in over 150 jurisdictions. This year, the firm has earned six firm rankings and two lawyer recommendations.

Dentons Hong Kong is recognised at the Law Society Pro Bono and Community Work Recognition Programme 2022

December 15, 2022

Dentons Hong Kong and its lawyers are consistently recognised for their extensive pro bono efforts and accomplishments. The Law Society of Hong Kong honored Dentons Hong Kong with pro bono and community work recognitions. The firm has continuously received the Bronze Law Firm Award at the Law Society recognition programme.

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Insights

Hong Kong tax update on foreign-sourced income

January 20, 2023

Hong Kong: On 28 October 2022, Hong Kong introduced into the Legislative Council for review the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Taxation of Specified Foreign-sourced Income Bill 2022, which renders certain specified categories of foreign-sourced income subject to Hong Kong profits tax liability.

HKEx proposes new listing regime for Specialist Technology Companies

January 11, 2023

Hong Kong: Following the successful launch of the biotech listing regime, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) issued a Consultation Paper on New Listing Rules for Specialist Technology Companies in October 2022, which proposes to lower the bar for innovative technology enterprises with high growth potential that seek to list on the HKEx.

Hong Kong Court of Appeal confirms that "standby time" is not a "rest day" under Hong Kong law

January 10, 2023

Hong Kong: In a recent decision of the Hong Kong Court of Appeal in Breton Jean v. 香港麗翔公務航空有限公司¹, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the District Court in its findings pertaining to what constitutes a "rest day" for employees.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Hong Kong’s Julianne Doe Scores a First in the Greater Bay Area Legal Professional Examination

September 30, 2022

Hong Kong: We are delighted to announce that Julianne Doe, Senior Consultant, is Dentons’ first lawyer to pass the Greater Bay Area (GBA) Legal Professional Examination, the first exam to qualify Hong Kong lawyers for practicing Mainland Chinese law in the nine Mainland municipalities in the GBA.

Dentons Hong Kong represented Guangzhou Industrial Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd. in the issuance of US$41 million credit enhanced bonds

September 26, 2022

Dentons Hong Kong represented Guangzhou Industrial Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd. in connection with the issuance by Higher Key Management Limited of US$41.0 million 6.00% credit enhanced bonds due 2023 with the benefit of a keepwell and liquidity support deed provided by the Company.

Dentons Hong Kong represented CMB International in the exchange offer by Huijing Holdings Company Limited

July 21, 2022

Dentons Hong Kong represented CMB International as the sole dealer advisor in connection with the exchange offer by Huijing Holdings Company Limited of at least a minimum acceptance amount of US$107.4 million of its outstanding US$138.0 million 12.50% senior notes due 2022 for 12.50% senior notes due 2023.

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