Haiwen & Partners is a well-established practice with considerable experience in a variety of overseas transactions, including IPOs, bond issuances and debt offerings. The team is active in Hong Kong, Luxembourg and US-related capital markets mandates. It remains a counsel of choice for underwriter clients. The law firm maintains offices in Shenzhen and Hong Kong to complement the firm's presence in Shanghai and Beijing. It acts for an impressive array of national banks and investment groups. It is also favoured as legal counsel by issuers for undertaking backdoor listings. The firm is noted for its growing capacity to handle domestic equity and debt offerings. Its enviable clientele include China Mobile, Kuaishou Technology and China Huarong Asset Management.

"It provides timely and precise advice, backed up by comprehensive analysis. It is able to strike the right balance among various factors during the deal execution."

"The team is professional and efficient."

Haiwen advised China Mobile on its listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, raising more than CNY55 billion.

The firm is mandated by BofA Securities and Haitong International Securities Company to advise on Futu Holdings' ADS issuance on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

Liu Su boasts a lengthy track record assisting issuers and underwriters on a wide range of capital markets transactions, including bond issuances and IPOs. His clientele includes a number of notable names such as China Merchants Bank and Chindata Group. He also serves as a member of the firm's management committee.

Wei Shuangjuan makes her debut this year due to her deft handling of public and private financing transactions. She comes recommended for her knowledge in debt offerings.

Gao Wei leads the department and is a prominent figure in the capital markets sphere, being noticeably active on backdoor listings and asset-backed note issuances. In addition to securities issuances, he is also sought after for his M&A expertise.