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Managing Cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong: Do You Need a Licence Uplift?
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China Issues Milestone Statement Underscoring Pragmatic AI Policy
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Marshall Islands Introduces Electronic Transactions Bill
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Hauzen LLP and Basil Hwang Earn Recognition in Regulatory Category by asialaw
Hauzen LLP and Basil Hwang Earn Recognition in Regulatory Category by asialaw https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/themes/crocal/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Shirley So https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/927564191accf31c2059866c008dd518?s=96&d=mm&r=gBasil Hwang Shares Expert Insights with FT on New Stablecoins Bill
Basil Hwang Shares Expert Insights with FT on New Stablecoins Bill https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/bitcoin-rythik-A-p_6tFvGF8-unsplash_1400x787.jpg 1400 787 Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=gNigel Binnersley attended the 2025 Future Minerals Forum
Nigel Binnersley attended the 2025 Future Minerals Forum https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FMF-conference.jpg 991 1200 Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=gHauzen LLP ranked in FinTech Legal (International Firms) by Chambers and Partners
Hauzen LLP ranked in FinTech Legal (International Firms) by Chambers and Partners https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Firm-Logo.jpg 1072 900 Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=gHong Kong FinTech Week 2024
Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024 https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1.-2024-HKFTW-Picture-1-scaled.jpg 1920 2560 Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=gHighlights from the 21st Asian Legal Business In-House Legal Summit
Highlights from the 21st Asian Legal Business In-House Legal Summit https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Hauzen-01-logo.jpeg.jpg 304 305 Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=gCaroline Thomas joins Hauzen LLP as partner
Caroline Thomas joins Hauzen LLP as partner https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Thomas5-white-bg.jpg 750 750 Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=gLegal Developments in Fintech: Transactions, Tokenization and Litigation
Legal Developments in Fintech: Transactions, Tokenization and Litigation https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/video-thumbnails.png 1177 633 Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=gRecognitions
“Nick is competent, pragmatic and highly responsive. He is a bright lawyer who is straightforward to work with.”
Chambers and Partners - 2025
“The Hauzen LLP team is experienced in the crypto space, possesses strong financial knowledge, and is highly available with quick responses and the flexibility to manage complex cases.”
Chambers and Partners - 2025
“Hauzen LLP has done a fantastic job of marshalling the facts and instructing us so that we can be useful before the court.”
Chambers and Partners - 2025
Hauzen LLP has been ranked as Notable in Regulatory by Asialaw.
Asialaw - 2024
Hauzen LLP has been recognised by IFLR1000 as a Tier-3 law firm in Insolvency and Restructuring, and a notable firm in Financial Services Regulation once again.
IFLR1000 - 2024
Hauzen LLP has been selected by Asian Legal Business (“ALB”) as a Hong Kong Firms to Watch 2024. This prestigious designation recognises Hauzen LLP as an emerging firm that demonstrates exceptional legal expertise, innovative services, and strong growth potential.
Asian Legal Business - 2024
Nigel Binnersley, our Head of Dispute Resolution, has been acknowledged as one of the top shipping practitioners in the latest edition of Who’s Who Legal: Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR report.
Who's Who Legal - 2024
Hauzen LLP has been selected by Asian Legal Business (“ALB”) as a Hong Kong finalist in both “Regulation and Investigations Law Firm of the Year” (for the first time) and “Rising Law Firm of the Year” (again!)
Asian Legal Business - 2023
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“Nick is competent, pragmatic and highly responsive. He is a bright lawyer who is straightforward to work with.”
Chambers and Partners - 2025
“The Hauzen LLP team is experienced in the crypto space, possesses strong financial knowledge, and is highly available with quick responses and the flexibility to manage complex cases.”
Chambers and Partners - 2025
“Hauzen LLP has done a fantastic job of marshalling the facts and instructing us so that we can be useful before the court.”
Chambers and Partners - 2025
Hauzen LLP has been ranked as Notable in Regulatory by Asialaw.
Asialaw - 2024
Hauzen LLP has been recognised by IFLR1000 as a Tier-3 law firm in Insolvency and Restructuring, and a notable firm in Financial Services Regulation once again.
IFLR1000 - 2024
Hauzen LLP has been selected by Asian Legal Business (“ALB”) as a Hong Kong Firms to Watch 2024. This prestigious designation recognises Hauzen LLP as an emerging firm that demonstrates exceptional legal expertise, innovative services, and strong growth potential.
Asian Legal Business - 2024
Nigel Binnersley, our Head of Dispute Resolution, has been acknowledged as one of the top shipping practitioners in the latest edition of Who’s Who Legal: Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR report.
Who's Who Legal - 2024
Hauzen LLP has been selected by Asian Legal Business (“ALB”) as a Hong Kong finalist in both “Regulation and Investigations Law Firm of the Year” (for the first time) and “Rising Law Firm of the Year” (again!)
Asian Legal Business - 2023
Basil Hwang, Managing Partner of Hauzen LLP, has been ranked a Distinguished Practioner in Regulatory by Asialaw.
Asialaw - 2023
Nickolas Sam in Hong Kong is recognised as a Leading Lawyer in General Business Law for his Marshall Islands expertise in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide. He maintains a Marshall Islands practice that focuses on general corporate transactions, as well as company disputes and regulatory advice. “He has great in-depth knowledge of the law and delivers amazing services.”
Chambers and Partners - 2023
We are humbled and pleased that we have been nominated as a finalist for the award of Rising Law Firm of the Year 2022 in this year’s ALB Law Awards.
Asia Legal Business - 2022
Hauzen LLP has been recognized by IFLR1000 2022 as a notable law firm in the category of restructuring and insolvency.
IFLR1000 - 2022
Hauzen LLP has once again been recognized by IFLR1000 2022 as a notable law firm in the category of financial services regulatory.
IFLR1000 - 2022
Nigel Binnersley has been selected by WWL’s independent research with clients and peers as a leading professional in Transport.
Who’s Who Legal - 2022
Nigel Binnersley is recommended as a National Leader in Mainland China & Hong Kong SAR – Transport – Aviation & Shipping
Who’s Who Legal - 2021
Nickolas Sam in Hong Kong “is up to date with Marshall Islands issues and provides clear and unequivocal advice on the various issues of Marshall Islands corporation law,” notes one source. Another commentator describes him as “extremely responsive and knowledgeable, and prompt, concise and user-friendly in his advice.” His Marshall Islands practice focuses on general corporate transactions, as well as company disputes.
Chambers and Partners - 2021
We are humbled and pleased that we have been nominated as a finalist for the award of Rising Law Firm of the Year 2020 in this year’s ALB Law Awards.
Asia Legal Business - 2020
Hauzen LLP in Association with Anjie Law Firm has been recognized by IFLR1000 2021 as a notable law firm in the category of financial services regulation.
IFLR1000 - 2020
Nickolas Sam is praised as “a very approachable and excellent resource for advice on the intricacies of Marshall Islands law.” Based in Hong Kong, he is admired by another interviewee for his “dynamic and creative advice.” He advises clients on the formation of Marshall Islands corporations, as well as acquisitions and contentious matters.
Chambers and Partners - 2020
Nigel Binnersley: He has over 30 years of experience as a litigation lawyer and arbitrator. He is referred to by a client as “knowing the maritime industry and giving practical as well as legal advice.”
Chambers Global - 2020