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. "