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The Hong Kong office provides legal advice and representation to governments and state owned entities, financial institutions, multinational corporations, professional services firms and high net worth individuals in relation to their business needs in Hong Kong, across the Asia Pacific region and globally. 

Our Hong Kong team comprises experienced lawyers and leading professionals qualified in seven jurisdictions – Hong Kong, England and Wales, the United States (New York, District of Columbia),  Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand.

Our core areas of services include:

• Banking and Finance 
• Capital Markets 
• Employment and Labour
• Arbitration
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution 
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Real Estate
• Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
• Securities and Corporate Finance
• White Collar and Government Investigations

Recognition

Dentons Hong Kong Partner Robert Rhoda Named International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

May 21, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong Partner Robert Rhoda has been named International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025. This prestigious recognition reflects Robert's exceptional work and leadership in handling complex international arbitration matters across the Asia-Pacific region. It also underscores the firm's ongoing commitment to delivering strategic, results-driven dispute resolution services to clients worldwide.

Dentons Hong Kong earns recognition in six categories in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025

May 8, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong has once again been recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific for its outstanding performance in the dispute resolution and litigation space. In its 2025 edition, the Firm is ranked in six key categories, highlighting the depth and breadth of its litigation capabilities.

Dentons Hong Kong partners Richard Keady and Robert Rhoda shortlisted at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

April 22, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong partners Richard Keady and Robert Rhoda have been shortlisted for "International Lawyer of the Year" and "International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year", respectively, at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025.

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Insights

High Court reiterates summary dismissal must be for extremely serious misconduct

June 25, 2025

Hong Kong: In a recent judgment handed down by the High Court on 18 June 2025, the court was asked to determine whether an employer's summary dismissal of an employee was justified and once again emphasised that summary dismissal must only be exercised in the most serious and extreme cases of employee misconduct.

Hong Kong Court applies Cayman Islands law to affirm an arbitral tribunal’s jurisdiction

June 20, 2025

Hong Kong: In the recent judgment of PI1 and PI2 v. MR, the court affirmed the arbitral tribunal‘s decision that it has the jurisdiction to hear a dispute. The case illustrates the court's respect towards parties' autonomy when considering arbitration agreements.

Global Employment Lawyer – Issue 2 / 2025

June 19, 2025

Global: In this issue we highlight key legal developments across jurisdictions, including Australia’s ban on non-compete clauses for mid-level earners, AI-related consultation requirements in France, strike law reforms in Argentina, and evolving worker classification standards in Uruguay. In the UK, a Supreme Court ruling redefining “sex” has sparked debate with broad equality implications, while South Korea continues to expand family care and work-life balance protections. We also feature a spotlight on Nicholas Linke, a leading voice in Australian employment law and member of Dentons’ Australia Board of Directors, who shares insights from his extensive experience advising clients on workplace matters. These updates reflect the pace of change employers face in managing global workforces. Our team is here to help you navigate these shifts with confidence and clarity.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Dentons Hong Kong webinar - handling employee terminations

July 3, 2025

Termination of employees in Hong Kong must be handled properly and carefully; claims frequently arise from improper terminations. In this one-hour webinar, Of Counsel Jenny Zhuang and Managing Associate Mandy Xu will provide the audience with practical guidance illustrated with case law examples, on how to handle terminations to best mitigate the risk of subsequent litigation.

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Hong Kong advised Lending Ark Capital on its first-ever cross-border structured finance investment into the Philippines

June 26, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong advised Lending Ark Capital (the Asia private structured credit arm of CITIC Securities CLSA Capital Partners (HK) Limited) as sole investor on its first-ever cross-border structured finance investment into the Philippines for purchase under a US$75 million facility of asset-backed bonds issued by a Philippine affiliate of Atome Financial (the digital finance unit of Advance Intelligence Group) originating a revolving pool of Peso-denominated receivables.

Dentons Hong Kong advised as underwriters international counsel on New Town Construction Investment (Jizhou, Tianjin) Co., Ltd.’s successful issue of US$70 million 6.5% bonds due 2028

May 30, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong advised as underwriters international counsel and trustee counsel on New Town Construction Investment (Jizhou, Tianjin) Co., Ltd.'s successful issue of US$70 million 6.5% bonds due 2028. The bonds are listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The joint lead managers of the issue include Guoyuan Securities (Hong Kong) and China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong Branch). The trustee of the deal is China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited.

Dentons Hong Kong advised on dual primary listing and HK$521.5 million global offering for Xiamen Jihong Co., Ltd

May 27, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong has advised Xiamen Jihong Co., Ltd (SEHK: 02603) on its dual primary listing and the global offering of its H shares on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Xiamen Jihong Co., Ltd is also listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE: 02803).

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