Specialising in cross-border private wealth management, Haiwen & Partners is notable for its expertise in offshore trust matters. With a focus on holistic wealth planning, the practice employs a diverse range of planning tools to craft tailored solutions for clients, including PRC onshore trusts, wills, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and nominee holding arrangements. The firm has also increasingly ventured into charitable trust projects to support clients’ philanthropic efforts. Leading the department is Han Bao, a seasoned advisor to high-profile Chinese business owners and foreign investors with significant interests in China. Her extensive experience covers the full spectrum of family trust projects, from establishment to restructuring and termination, covering diverse jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Cayman Islands. Huijuan Sun complements the team by delivering advice to private clients in both contentious and non-contentious inheritance and matrimonial matters.
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- 'The Haiwen team is very experienced in offshore family trusts. They are particularly strong in handling complex cross-border matters. They provide bespoke and practical advice to clients. Their work is of consistently high quality.'
- 'Han Bao is a well-known expert in offshore family trusts. She is very knowledgeable and reliable. She is good at leading complex projects involving multiple jurisdictions. She cares deeply about clients and is a pleasant person to work with.'
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Han Bao