Ms Dan Wu > 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.