Deacons

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Deacons Shanghai Representative Office, Unit 2801, Raffles City | 268 Xi Zang Zhong Road | Shanghai | Mainland China | 200001 | China

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Deacons is Hong Kong's own world-class law firm. We are the largest full-service independent law firm in Hong Kong, as well as the longest-established. Established in 1851, we have deep roots and strong relationships with Hong Kong's business community, having advised clients in the city for 170 years.

We understand our clients' businesses and time pressures, and act as 'trusted advisors' in helping them to make crucial business decisions. Blending traditional client care with modern technology and working practices, we provide clients with the highest quality advice to support their strategic business needs.

As well as our headquarters in Hong Kong, Deacons has representative offices in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai.

Our principal service areas include: banking & finance, capital markets, China trade & investment, construction, corporate and M&A, employment & pensions, insolvency & restructuring, insurance, intellectual property, investment funds, litigation & dispute resolution, notarial services, private clients, real estate, regulatory and tax.

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How China’s fast-track examination for Hong Kong patent applicants can benefit you

Did you know? A pilot program providing Hong Kong applicants with the opportunity to expedite their patent applications filed in China has been in place since 1 Jan 2023. The scheme allows Hong Kong permanent residents and entities legally registered in Hong Kong to request prioritized examination for their patent applications before the China National Intellectual Property Administration...

Mandatory electronic dissemination of listed issuers’ corporate communications to their securities holders effective from 31 December 2023

On 30 June 2023, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange) published conclusions to its consultation launched last December on its proposals to expand the paperless listing regime and other Listing Rule amendments.  The Exchange will adopt all the proposals with a few minor modifications. One of the key proposals that will be adopted is to mandate electronic dissemination of listed issuers’ corporate communications to their securities holders to the extent permitted by their applicable laws and regulations. This client alert discusses this new requirement which will become effective on 31 December 2023...

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Deacons Celebrates 175th Anniversary: Your Future, Our Heritage

WSG member, Hong Kong's first and now largest law firm, Deacons, marked a historic milestone with a cocktail reception celebrating its 175th anniversary. The event, held at the HKEX Connect Hall on Friday 27th March 2026, brought together approximately 600 distinguished guests in the legal community, clients, partners, friends, and colleagues. With the theme "Your Future, Our Heritage", the reception honoured the firm's legacy while embracing an innovative future.“Our 175 years of history has evolved with Hong Kong. It is intertwined with the business, families and the development of Hong Kong...

Deacons advises on the Main Board IPO of Beijing Xunzhong Communication Technology Co., Ltd.

Deacons’ Corporate Finance Practice Group advises the sole sponsor DBS Asia Capital Limited and underwriters in relation to the Main Board H-share IPO of Beijing Xunzhong Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (SEHK Stock Code: 2597), seeking to raise up to approximately HK$461 million (subject to the exercise of over-allotment option).  The company is a cloud-based communications service provider ranked third in China by revenue in 2024, and is one of the few providers in China capable of delivering AI-driven communications services, according to a market research report commissioned by the company.The company published its IPO prospectus on 30 June 2025...

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