We are very excited to announce that Philip Chan joined Haiwen associated Hong Kong law firm as a partner on June 28, 2019.

Philip has long been engaged in legal services involving Hong Kong capital market transactions and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. We believe that Philip will not only strengthen Haiwen’s capabilities in equity capital markets and cross-border M&A practice, but also add unique value to our clients with insights into both legal and commercial issues.

Philip has accumulated more than 12 years of experience in leading companies and law firms. Prior to joining Haiwen, Philip was the General Counsel of a Hong Kong-listed company, responsible for the company's legal management and advising on the legal side of compliance, investigation, investment/divestment transactions. Previously, Philip was a Senior Legal Counsel of a Fortune 500 company and a Consultant at Clifford Chance, where he accumulated extensive experience in the industry. Philip specialises in Hong Kong capital market transactions and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, especially in initial public offerings and post-IPO mergers and acquisitions involving China (including H-shares and red chips) and overseas background issuers. Moreover, Philip is actively involved in community affairs and is currently a member of the Pro Bono Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong.

Philip received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Law) and Bachelor’s degree in Laws from University of Hong Kong. He is a qualified solicitor of Hong Kong SAR and England & Wales.