Haiwen & Partners, founded in 1992, is one of the leading law firms in China. The firm has a long-standing reputation for its expertise in a broad range of practice areas. Recognising the strategic importance of Hong Kong as an international financial centre, Haiwen established its Hong Kong office in 2017. This move was aimed at enhancing the firm's ability to provide comprehensive legal services that bridge mainland China and the global marketplace. The Hong Kong office is staffed with experienced legal professionals who possess deep knowledge of Chinese law and culture, as well as international legal acumen. The team includes key partners Philip Chan and Tom Chau.
Client feedback
"Haiwen & Partners stands out for its consistently proactive approach, deep legal expertise, and strong commercial awareness. The firm delivers high-quality legal services while being mindful of cost-efficiency, which is especially important in large-scale projects. They are responsive, professional, and highly reliable under pressure. Their ability to coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters and maintain a solutions-focused mindset is particularly impressive." – Banking and finance
"It has an extremely hardworking and efficient team, experienced in navigating complex cross-border disputes and strategies." – Dispute resolution
"Haiwen responded quickly and provided a holistic and professional approach to our needs." – Energy
Hallam Chow
"Hallam is highly professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. He demonstrates excellent judgement, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. His deep knowledge and effectiveness impressed not only me as the client, but also the sponsors and lenders. He consistently added value and earned the trust of everyone involved in the transaction."
Edward Liu
"Very responsible and organized, particularly good at formulating cross-border litigation strategy."
Boya Shen
"Boya is very knowledgeable in the renewable energy field. He is both extremely quick and precise in terms of his response."
Work highlights
Advised China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation on issuing 2.39 billion A-shares to its controlling shareholder, China Petroleum and Chemical Group Corporation, by private placement completed with the Shanghai branch of the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation.
Advised Genor Biopharma on its reverse takeover of Edding Group through a merger, involving a whitewash waiver application and navigating complex regulatory requirements under Hong Kong's Listing Rules and Takeovers Code.
Represented TCMTech in its proposed initial public offering and listing on the HKEX (APIP published).
Key clients
Didi Chuxing
