Dentons Hong Kong was honored for its work on two Deals of the Year in 2024 by China Business Law Journal (CBLJ). The publication noted the firm for deals across two practice areas – including debt capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions. The Deals of the Year list recognises deals based on overall significance, complexity and innovative nature of the deals and cases, while also taking into account the deal size and broader interests.

The Firm advised on the following two deals that won in their respective category:

Debt Capital Markets

• China Overseas Land & Investment's listing of USD4 billion notes on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong - Dentons Hong Kong advised China Overseas Land & Investment Limited (the "Guarantor") and China Overseas Finance (Cayman) VIII Limited (the "Issuer") on the successful listing of their US$4 billion guaranteed medium term note programme (the "Programme") on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The team, which advised the Guarantor and the Issuer on Hong Kong and English law in the listing of this Programme, was led by Senior Consultant Linda Ngan along with Associates Ningxin Sun, Kevin Lo, Tracy Lei and Legal Assistant Alison Chan.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Wanguo Gold Group's acquisition of AXF Gold Ridge Pty Limited - Dentons Hong Kong advised Wanguo Gold Group Limited (3939.HK) on its acquisition of 20.22% interest in AXF Gold Ridge Pty Limited by issuance of consideration shares to the vendors for a total consideration of approximately HK$733 million. The team was led by Capital Market Partner and Head of Corporate Finance Gordon Ng, along with Associates Karen Yip and Man Fung Yeung.

Each year, CBLJ recognises the best Chinese and international law firms in various practice area categories for the Chinese market, as well as the year's strongest deals.

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