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Wang Yan, a general manager at the risk management department at China Minsheng Investment Asset Management, was satisfied with the services provided by Haiwen’s Hong Kong office, saying: “Since working with Haiwen Hong Kong, I have witnessed their efficiency and professionalism, which brought peace of mind. Whether it is routine contract review, legal consultation or urgent matters, they always respond immediately and provide practical solutions, rather than just legal provisions.” Wang recommends partner Edward Liu as he was able to respond to clients’ emergencies by quickly co-ordinating teams from multiple locations to work overnight, adjust plans, and ensure projects proceed on schedule.

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Karen Chen, Zorro Capital’s head of compliance, said Haiwen’s team had been efficient and their services were reasonably priced. “The Haiwen team, with extensive experience in setting up overseas fund frameworks, provided end-to-end service from compliance review to complex document management. Their legal documents are professional and commercially adaptable,” she said.

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A Chengqi Technology spokesperson said: “Haiwen’s team proposed innovative solutions to complex issues such as ESOP restructuring, VIE structure arguments and compliance review in the mainland.”

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Tian Tianyang, an investment director at Baiyin International Investment, particularly endorsed Haiwen partner Liu Jianzhong’s client-focused approach: “He demonstrates exceptional understanding of client needs while ensuring risk-controlled deal execution.”

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Connie Lee, a barrister-at-law of Des Voeux Chambers, commends Liu Yang, a partner at the firm’s Hong Kong office: “The partner and head of the team is qualified in three jurisdictions and an experienced and commercial litigator. He is practical and understands clients’ needs and works well with counsel.”

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Haiwen & Partners has advised in the technology sector on various high-profile transactions. Bain Capital managing director, Chen Qian, is “very satisfied” with Haiwen’s services. When NaaS achieved a US listing via a reverse merger with RISE Education in 2022, Haiwen acted as China counsel for RISE, of which Bain Capital was the biggest shareholder.

“Haiwen demonstrated a high level of professionalism in the transaction and always provided balanced advice that strictly adhered to regulatory boundaries, while exploring innovative solutions to help close such a structurally original deal,” says Chen.

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Baidu's in-house counsel, Yu Qian, says there was good communication with Haiwen & Partners while working with the firm. "[Haiwen] can often take an extra step in thinking about issues. To meet the different needs of multiple parties, the firm can design a perfect transaction structure. They can also handle relevant issues very well."

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One client in the asset management and consulting industry stated that Haiwen was very professional in the services it provided in the client's quasi-REITS project, "as this project involved some relatively complex elements such as an asset restructuring, rational structuring of the product structure and dynamic adjustment; Haiwen commendably demonstrated its mastery in this sector in the course of providing legal services."

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