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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 the Asia Pacific region, including the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, the Philippines and India. 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

Dentons Hong Kong Managing Partner Keith Brandt named one of ALB's Top 15 Litigators in Asia

February 17, 2021

Dentons Hong Kong Managing Partner Keith Brandt has been named one of the Top 15 Litigators in Asia by Asian Legal Business (ALB). Receiving this ranking signifies the high level of respect that the lawyers have gained from their clients for their professionalism and their abilities to handle complicated cases.

Dentons Hong Kong recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

December 18, 2020

The 2021 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific has ranked Dentons Hong Kong as a leading firm for Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) and Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) in China. Separately, five Hong Kong partners have been ranked as leading lawyers in their respective fields.

Dentons Hong Kong Wins at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2020 and Recognised at the Asian-mena Counsel: Deals of the Year 2019

May 8, 2020

Dentons Hong Kong has been recognised for its work at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2020 and Asian-mena Counsel: Deals of the Year 2019. These recognitions have highlighted the capabilities of the Firm in a wide range of practice areas.

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Insights

Hong Kong SFC’s Revised Requirements on Retail ESG Funds and Relevant EU Regulations on UCITS

October 15, 2021

Hong Kong: Around the world, there is increasing attention amongst investors, asset managers and regulators regarding ESG investment products. As a major asset management hub in Asia, Hong Kong has also spearheaded market development in green or sustainable finance through a range of policies, regulations and guidance relevant to the financial industry.

High Court grants injunction and enforces six-month non-compete clause against former employee

October 8, 2021

Hong Kong: In the recent decision BFAM Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd v. Gareth John Mills & Segantii Capital Management Limited, the court granted an injunction to effectively restrain a former employee from continuing to work for a competitor until the expiry of his six-month non-compete restrictive covenant.

Supreme Court revisits SAAMCO and sets out a new approach to determine the scope of professional duty

September 21, 2021

Hong Kong: In 1996, SAAMCO laid down the approach to be followed in ascertaining the scope of duty in professional negligence claims. Some 25 years later, the UK Supreme Court has finally handed down its first judgment providing general guidance as to how the SAAMCO principle should be applied in Manchester Building Society v. Grant Thornton UK LLP.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Legal Considerations for Sustainability and Impact Investing for Asia Family Enterprises and Family Offices

October 20, 2021

With increased focus on ESG and sustainability in Asia among Asian families and family offices community, Vivien Teu, Partner and Head of Asset Management & ESG of Dentons Hong Kong was invited to speak on “Legal Perspectives on Sustainability for Family Offices” at the Family Office Solutions Showcase Outreach Summits - Greater Bay Area organized by the Association of Family Offices in Asia.

Dentons Hong Kong advised on Broncus’ US$191 million Initial Public Offering

September 24, 2021

Dentons Hong Kong has advised Goldman Sachs and Haitong International Capital on the initial public offering of Broncus Holding Corporation on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under Chapter 18A of the Listing Rules. The offering is aimed at raising net proceeds of approximately US$191 million.

Dentons advised on the global offering of US$200 million 3.10% Guaranteed Notes for Yunnan Communications Investment and Construction Group Co., Ltd.

August 9, 2021

Hong Kong: Dentons has represented Yunnan Communications Investment and Construction Group Co., Ltd., an integrated transport infrastructure investor, public road construction developer and industry-financial services provider headquartered in Kunming, as its international counsel and PRC counsel.

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