Ms Jianyuan Yang > Haiwen & Partners > Beijing, China > Lawyer Profile

Haiwen & Partners is praised for its ‘professionalism and innovation in the field of data compliance’ and advises multinational, unicorn and state-owned companies on a myriad of data protection and privacy matters. The team supports clients in numerous sectors including internet and telecoms, e-commerce, finance and automotive. It has been active in AI-related matters over the last year, advising on potential data protection issues related to AI applications and models. The Beijing-based team is spearheaded by Jianyuan Yang, an expert in data compliance and data protection programmes, as well as data trading issues. Peng Fu is the go-to for TMT clients, acting on a mix of data and IP issues and leading on matters in the automotive industry. Dan Wu is noted for her knowledge of cross-border issues.

Consistently sought out by multinational and domestic companies, Haiwen & Partners is experienced in anti-corruption, anti-fraud, conflicts of interest, data protection and antitrust. The practice also comprises experts in economic sanctions, export control, anti-money laundering, customs, and compliance-related dispute resolution. Heading up the regulatory team from Beijing, Jianyuan Yang, who is ‘great at solving difficult problems’, is an expert in anti-corruption, data compliance, internal investigations and due diligence. Also in Beijing, Dan Wu assists with a range of regulatory filings, her experience including a cybersecurity review for an overseas listing. Notable growth for the team includes the late 2023 recruitment of Shuaqi Yuan, a specialist in international trade and sanctions, from Perkins Coie LLP’s Washington DC office.

Assisting traditional media and entertainment companies and multinational technology corporations, Haiwen & Partners has a strong practice for TMT transactions, compliance and regulatory matters. The team is led out of Shenzhen by Weiwei Sun who is well-versed in assisting TMT, culture and entertainment clients with M&A and private equity investments. The Beijing practice is led by Peng Fu and Yu Cao. Fu specialises in data and IP matters and is experienced in advising automotive clients on TMT issues, while Cao is the go-to for media and entertainment clients and often handles film and TV project transactions, production financing, advertising, and other media issues. Jianyuan Yang excels in data protection matters and is based in Beijing. Benran Huang splits his time between Shanghai and Beijing and advises technology companies and PE funds with cross-border M&A.