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Quick facts
Number of partners:

100+

Total number of lawyers:

400+

Languages

Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Dispute resolution
International arbitration
Commercial and transactions
Commercial and transactions - Domestic firms
Intellectual property - International firms
International arbitration - International firms
Shipping
Firm overview

Founded in May 1992, Haiwen & Partners is widely recognised as one of China’s premier full-service law firms, renowned for its depth of expertise, international perspective, and commitment to excellence. With a proven track record in advising on some of the most complex, high-value, and cross-border transactions, Haiwen is consistently ranked among the top PRC firms across a broad range of practice areas.

We provide sophisticated legal solutions in areas including capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, fund formation, banking and finance, asset-backed securitization, antitrust and competition, dispute resolution (international arbitration and commercial litigation), compliance, restructuring and insolvency, intellectual property, tax, employment, media and entertainment law, shipping and trade etc.
Haiwen operates from offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Chengdu, with a team of over 400 legal professionals. Our lawyers are graduates of top-tier law schools in China and internationally, many of whom have trained or practiced at leading international law firms. This global perspective, combined with deep local insight, allows us to deliver high-quality, commercially driven legal advice tailored to the needs of both domestic and multinational clients.

Our dedication to client service and legal excellence has earned Haiwen consistent recognition from prominent ranking organizations and industry publications. The firm and our lawyers have received numerous accolades, including “Law Firm of the Year,” “Deal of the Year,” and “Team of the Year” across various practice areas.

Key practices areas
  • Capital Markets
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Fund Formation
  • Foreign Direct Investment
  • Outbound Investment
  • Banking & Finance
  • Asset Securitization
  • Asset Management
  • Private Wealth
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Distressed Assets & NPL
  • Bankruptcy & Reorganization
  • Intellectual Property
  • Antitrust & Competition
  • Anti-Corruption & Compliance
  • Tax
  • Employment & Labor
  • Data Compliance & Cyber Security
  • Export Control & Sanctions
  • Entertainment & Media
  • Real Estate
  • Life Science & Healthcare
  • Shipping, Commodities & Insurance Practice
  • Criminal Defense, Government Enforcement and Investigation
  • Customs Practice
  • General Corporate
Other offices

Beijing
20/F, Fortune Financial Center 5 Dong San Huan Central Road Chaoyang District Beijing 100020, China
Telephone:+86 10 8560 6888
Mail:haiwenbj@haiwen-law.com

Shanghai
26/F, Tower 1, Jing An Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Road West, Shanghai, China, 200040
Telephone:+86 21 6043 5000
Mail:haiwensh@haiwen-law.com

Shenzhen
Room 3801, Tower Three, Kerry Plaza 1 Zhong Xin Si Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518048, China
Telephone:+86 755 8323 6000
Mail:haiwensz@haiwen-law.com

Hong Kong
Suites 601-602 & 610-616, 6/F, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong
Telephone:+852 3952 2222
Mail:haiwenhk@haiwen-law.com

Chengdu
Unit 01, 11-12, 20/F, China Overseas International Center Block C, 233 Jiao Zi Avenue, High-tech District, Chengdu 610041, China
Telephone:+86 28 6391 8500
Mail:haiwencd@haiwen-law.com

Address:
Suites 601-602 & 610-616, 6/F
One International Finance Centre
1 Harbour View Street, Central
Tel:+852 3952 2222 Fax:+852 3952 2211 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.haiwen-law.com/
Rankings published in 2026
Commercial and transactions - Domestic firms
Tier 3
28 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Deacons
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Gall
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Howse Williams
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Johnson Stokes & Master
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Tier 2

Tanner De Witt
13 practice areas
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Wilkinson & Grist
12 practice areas
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Tier 3

Fangda Partners
9 practice areas
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Gallant
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Haiwen & Partners
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Haldanes
7 practice areas
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Hugill & Ip
6 practice areas
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Oldham Li & Nie
10 practice areas
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Zhong Lun Law Firm
8 practice areas
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Tier 4

Anthony Siu & Co
3 practice areas
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Han Kun Law Offices
6 practice areas
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ONC Lawyers
6 practice areas
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Robertsons Solicitors
4 practice areas
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Stevenson Wong & Co
6 practice areas
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Woo Kwan Lee & Lo
3 practice areas
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Tier 3

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