About Us

We are a specialist law firm in financial markets, technology, fintech, transportation and insurance. We advise on transactions and disputes in these industries.

We See Different

antientropic [ˌæntiːɛnˈtrəʊpɪk ] is probably the best way to describe our approach to problems. Complex disputes can seem like chaos. We harness that chaos and find solutions in the thick of complexity. We are pragmatic and effective. And we are trusted by some of the world’s most influential businesses.

Our People

Our lawyers are recognized legal experts in financial services, technology, fintech, transportation and insurance. Most hail from the world’s leading firms, and some have had C-suite experience in public companies. We have first-hand knowledge of the issues that market participants face.

We Are Specialists

We are a specialist law firm. We advise clients in the Hong Kong financial markets, technology, fintech, transportation and insurance sectors. We have the most comprehensive practice in Hong Kong in Fintech and cryptocurrency regulation, and have advised on cryptocurrency regulation since 2014.

Governance and Corporate Services

Our affiliated firm Hauzen Services Limited provides corporate and governance services to listed companies, including the following:

Company secretarial services for listed companies
Formation and maintenance of Hong Kong, Singapore, Marshall Islands, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands companies

Recognitions

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 - 2023

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

Hauzen LLP, has been ranked as Notable in Regulatory by Asialaw.

Asialaw - 2023

Basil Hwang, Managing Partner of Hauzen LLP, has been ranked a Distinguished Practioner in Regulatory by Asialaw.

Asialaw - 2023

Hauzen LLP has been recognised once again by the prestigious legal directory IFLR1000 for its expertise in Financial Services Regulation, and in Insolvency and Restructuring.

IFLR1000 - 2023

Hauzen LLP has been selected by Asian Legal Business (“ALB”) as a Hong Kong Firms to Watch 2023. This prestigious designation recognizes Hauzen LLP as an emerging firm that demonstrates exceptional legal expertise, innovative services, and strong growth potential.

Asian Legal Business - 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

We operate in association with AnJie Broad Law Firm, a leading Mainland Chinese law firm consistently ranked by Chambers Global in the top bands for insurance law, competition law, intellectual property, litigation, and corporate law. Visit AnJie Broad

DWF is a global provider of integrated legal and business services provided through its three offerings of Legal Advisory, Mindcrest and Connected Services. It has approximately 4,000 people and offices and associations located across the globe. The Company became the first Main Market Premium Listed legal business on the London Stock Exchange in March 2019. DWF recorded net revenue of £338million in the year ended 30 April 2021. Visit dwfgroup.com