Mr Hao Bian > Haiwen & Partners > Beijing, China > Lawyer Profile

Haiwen & Partners is active on behalf of PE/VC clients investing in the TMT sector and for established international TMT entities, providing services in all areas crucial to transactions including IP, tax, and regulatory compliance. Yu Cao, a distinguished figure in the entertainment and media law arena, has led transactions from film project development and financing to theme park operations and licensing. Peng (Victor) Fu brings expertise in data compliance, cybersecurity, and intellectual property, catering especially to the automotive industry’s tech needs. Further bolstering the team are Hao Bian, Ning Du, and Yunpeng Fan, all experienced in M&A.

The private equity group at Haiwen & Partners works closely with the experienced teams in capital markets, IP, tax, compliance and antitrust to provide clients such as Bain Capital, SAIF Partners and ABC Impact with a full-service offering. Jiping Zhang leads the practice from Beijing, supported by Hao Bian, whose practice focuses on IPOs, debt offerings and PE investments. Jackson Tang splits his time between Beijing and Shanghai, bringing a notable strength in cross-border transactions involving both private and public companies. Weili Chi is particularly adept when representing financial institutions, while Shanghai-based Xiajun Fang is highly sought after by Chinese listed companies to handle matters concerning material assets restructuring.

Haiwen & Partners acts for both PRC biotech companies and large foreign financial services investors, assisting with financing work in the healthcare and life sciences space. Practice head Tina Wu is also highly experienced in clinical research, product development and regulatory compliance matters. Key names on the transactional and investment funds side include Hao Bian and Wenzhen Dai.

Leveraging its solid capital markets practice, Beijing-headquartered Haiwen & Partners handles a steady flow of acquisitions of equities of A-share public companies. Its client roster features a mix of SOEs and domestic companies from a broad range of industries. The practice is led by Jiping Zhang, who specialises in private equities, buyouts, and venture capital investments. Other names to note include Jie Lan who handles capital markets, FDI and corporate matters; Hao Bian whose key clients list includes Temasek, China Construction Bank, and China Mobile; Yunpeng Fan who advises corporate companies and investment funds on strategic investments, private equity transactions, FDI, and going-private transactions; and Peng Fu who focuses on TMT and other data-driven industries. Since publication, the team welcomed Eric Liu who joined from Zhao Sheng Law Firm in December 2023.