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Haiwen & Partners Announces Leadership Appointments and Management

Committee Co-Chair Structure Haiwen & Partners today announced key leadership appointments as part of its long-term strategic development plan. Following a resolution adopted at the Firm’s Partners’ Meeting, Haiwen has established a Co-Chair structure for its Management Committee, and Ms. Wei Shuangjuan and Mr. Zhang Jin’en were elected as Co-Chairs, succeeding Mr. Zhang Jiping, who has stepped down from the Chair of the Firm’s Management Committee after twelve years of distinguished service. Co-Chairmanship of Management Committee Ms. Wei Shuangjuan and Mr. Zhang Jin’en have been elected to serve as Co-Chairs of the Management Committee.   Wei Shuangjuan Partner Ms. Wei Shuangjuan is a partner at Haiwen & Partners based in Beijing. She obtained her LL.B. and LL.M. degrees from Peking University in 2000 and 2003, respectively, and earned an LL.M. degree from New York University in 2005. Ms. Wei joined Haiwen & Partners in 2012 and has over two decades of extensive experience in the legal profession. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, fund formation, asset management, and capital markets transactions. Known for her professionalism, dedication to client matters, and solution-based approach, Ms. Wei is highly regarded and trusted by clients and peers.   Zhang Jin'en Partner Mr. Zhang Jin’en is a partner at Haiwen & Partners based in Beijing. He obtained his LL.B. from Southwest University of Political Science and Law in 2003, his LL.M. from Peking University in 2006, and his LL.M. from Duke University School of Law in 2012. Mr. Zhang joined Haiwen & Partners in 2006 and has developed a broad and sophisticated practice over the past two decades, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment, capital markets, and corporate governance. Known for his solid legal expertise and pragmatic, meticulous approach, Mr. Zhang is highly trusted by clients and widely respected within the legal community.   Election of New Chair of the Firm   Mr. Zhang Jin’en has also assumed the role of Chair of Haiwen & Partners. All regulatory and administrative procedures relating to the transition have been completed.   Review and Outlook   Over the past twelve years as Chair of the Firm, Mr. Zhang Jiping has led the Firm with unwavering dedication, integrity, and professionalism. Under his stewardship, Haiwen strengthened its governance framework, expanded its practice platforms, and enhanced its brand and market standing, laying a solid foundation for the Firm’s sustained growth and continued advancement. Following his transition from the role of Chair of the Firm, Mr. Zhang will continue to serve as a member of the Management Committee, a partner, and a practicing lawyer, and will remain actively engaged in supporting the Firm’s long-term growth and success.   This leadership transition represents a significant milestone in Haiwen’s development. By implementing a Co-Chair governance structure and advancing the next generation of leadership, the Firm reaffirms its commitment to institutional continuity, long-term sustainability, and client-centered excellence. Under the leadership of the Management Committee Co-Chairs, Haiwen & Partners will continue to build on its strong foundations, deepen its professional capabilities, and deliver innovative, high-quality legal services to clients across China and globally. Mr. Zhang Jiping commented: "Serving as a partner and Chair at Haiwen has been not only an honor, but also a great blessing and joy. All partners and colleagues here are inclusive, friendly, professional, upright, modest and mutually supportive. I am deeply grateful to all my colleagues for granting me the opportunity to lead the Firm as Chair over the past 12 years, as well as for your consistent support and understanding throughout this period. I also thank every member of the Firm for their joint efforts, and our clients and friends from all sectors for their trust and backing. I believe that, with Mr. Zhang Jin’en and Ms. Wei Shuangjuan as our newly elected Co-Chairs, the Firm will enjoy steady yet more dynamic development in the future. "   Mr. Zhang Jin’en and Ms. Wei Shuangjuan commented: "We sincerely thank Mr. Zhang Jiping for his dedicated efforts and leadership over the past twelve years, which have laid a solid foundation for the Firm's future development. It is both an honor and a responsibility for us to serve as Co-Chairs of the Firm’s Management Committee. Looking ahead, we look forward to working closely with all our colleagues to further advance the long‑term development of the Firm and continue providing quality service to our clients. "
08 May 2026
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Haiwen Hong Kong Relocates its Office to One IFC

Haiwen & Partners LLP (“Haiwen Hong Kong”) is pleased to announce that, effective 12 January 2026, its office has relocated to the following address: Suites 601-602 & 610-616, 6/F One International Finance Centre 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong Tel: +852 3952 2222 Fax: +852 3952 2211 Email: [email protected] Please note that our telephone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses remain unchanged. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust and look forward to welcoming you to our new office. A New Chapter: From Exchange Square to One IFC In May 2023, Haiwen Hong Kong relocated its office to Exchange Square, strategically positioned alongside HKEX and HKIAC. That move reflected our focused commitment to capital markets and international arbitration at the heart of Hong Kong’s financial and legal ecosystem. In less than three years, Haiwen Hong Kong has undergone exceptional growth, by doubling the number of resident partners and tripling its team of lawyers and legal professionals, through continued expansion of its clients bases and broadening of its practice areas. This momentum reflects both the confidence of our clients and the strength of our integrated platform. The relocation to One IFC represents not just a prestigious new address, but also Haiwen’s uncompromised commitment in pursuing progression into new eras of scale, sophistication, and cross-border capability. About Haiwen Hong Kong Since its establishment in 2017, Haiwen Hong Kong has grown into a leading full-service international law firm, with more than 12 resident partners and over 60 legal professionals, advising on: Hong Kong IPOs and public listings Public and private M&As Funds formation and assets management Debt Capital Market Cross-border disputes resolution: litigation, arbitration and mediation Private equity investments Regulatory compliance and corporate governance Corporate finance and general corporate matters Sector-focused legal services: entertainment, media, shipping and trading Haiwen Hong Kong remains deeply committed to Hong Kong as a pivotal hub bridging China and global markets, and looks forward to continuing to deliver excellence from its new home at One IFC.
26 January 2026
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海问香港办公室乔迁通知 Haiwen Hong Kong Relocates its Office to One IFC

海问律师事务所有限法律责任合伙(下称“海问香港”)欣然宣布,自2026年1月12日起,香港办公室正式迁入以下新址: Haiwen & Partners LLP (“Haiwen Hong Kong”) is pleased to announce that, effective 12 January 2026, its office has relocated to the following address: 香港中环港景街1号 国际金融中心一期6楼601-602及610-616室 电话:+852 3952 2222 传真:+852 3952 2211 电邮:[email protected] Suites 601-602 & 610-616, 6/F One International Finance Centre 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong Tel: +852 3952 2222 Fax: +852 3952 2211 Email: [email protected] Please note that our telephone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses remain unchanged. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust and look forward to welcoming you to our new office. 我们的电话、传真号码及电邮地址均保持不变。感谢您一如既往的支持,期待在新址继续为您提供优质服务。 迈向新里程:从交易广场到国际金融中心 A New Chapter: From Exchange Square to One IFC 海问香港于2023年5月迁入交易广场,坐落于香港交易所及香港国际仲裁中心所在之地。彼时的乔迁寓意着我们坚定扎根于香港资本市场、强化国际仲裁业务的战略布局。 In May 2023, Haiwen Hong Kong relocated its office to Exchange Square, strategically positioned alongside HKEX and HKIAC. That move reflected our focused commitment to capital markets and international arbitration at the heart of Hong Kong’s financial and legal ecosystem. 不到三年时间,海问香港实现了飞跃式增长,常驻合伙人数量翻倍、律师及法律专业人士的人数增长三倍,客户基础持续扩大,业务领域多元拓展。这一发展势头体现了客户对我们的信任,更彰显了我们一体化平台的实力。 In less than three years, Haiwen Hong Kong has undergone exceptional growth, by doubling the number of resident partners and tripling its team of lawyers and legal professionals, through continued expansion of its clients bases and broadening of its practice areas. This momentum reflects both the confidence of our clients and the strength of our integrated platform. 如今,乔迁至国际金融中心一期,不仅标志着地理意义上的搬迁,更象征着海问香港矢志追求更高层次的专业化、国际化与协同发展阶段。 The relocation to One IFC represents not just a prestigious new address, but also Haiwen’s uncompromised commitment in pursuing progression into new eras of scale, sophistication, and cross-border capability.   海问香港简介 About Haiwen Hong Kong 自2017年成立以来,海问香港始终致力于深耕本地市场、服务全球客户。如今已发展成为一所综合性国际律师事务所,汇聚超过12位常驻合伙人,以及逾60位法律专业人士,业务范围涵盖: Since its establishment in 2017, Haiwen Hong Kong has grown into a leading full-service international law firm, with more than 12 resident partners and over 60 legal professionals, advising on: 香港首次公开发行与上市(IPO) Hong Kong IPOs and public listings 上市与非上市公司并购 Public and private M&As 基金设立与资产管理 Funds formation and assets management 债券资本市场 Debt Capital Market 跨境争议解决:诉讼、仲裁与调解 Cross-border disputes resolution: litigation, arbitration and mediation 私募股权投资 Private equity investments 企业合规与公司治理 Regulatory compliance and corporate governance 公司融资与一般公司事务 Corporate finance and general corporate matters 娱乐、媒体、航运与贸易等行业法律事务 Sector-focused legal services: entertainment, media, shipping and trading 海问香港将继续深耕香港,作为连接中国与国际市场的重要桥梁,为客户提供卓越法律服务。 Haiwen Hong Kong remains deeply committed to Hong Kong as a pivotal hub bridging China and global markets, and looks forward to continuing to deliver excellence from its new home at One IFC.
23 January 2026
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