We are pleased to announce that Hauzen LLP has once again been ranked in the FinTech Legal (International Firms) category in the FinTech Guide 2026 by Chambers and Partners. See the rankings here. This year, Hauzen LLP has been promoted to Band 2 in the FinTech Legal (International Firms) category in the Chambers FinTech Guide 2026. Chambers and Partners collected testimonials independently. Testimonials included comments that Hauzen LLP “is quite specialised and has lawyers who are able to add value”, with “a strong understanding of Hong Kong’s regulatory environment” and “exceptional lawyers at all levels of seniority who know the law very well and also think commercially”.
Hauzen partners Basil Hwang and Jay Lee have both been ranked as Notable Practitioners in the FinTech Legal (International Firms) category in the following bands:
- Basil Hwang – ranked in Band 2
- Jay Lee – ranked in Band 3
Hauzen LLP is the only independent Hong Kong firm to be ranked at Band 2 or higher, with other equivalently-ranked firms being large international firms.
Clients have highlighted Basil Hwang’s “ability to combine legal insight with a real understanding of how businesses operate, especially in regulated environments”, and that he is “able to sift through details and still see the bigger picture”, very driven to achieve good results for his clients” and “a very pragmatic lawyer with a view to delivering results to clients from a commercial standpoint”. Also, clients noted that Jay Lee “consistently demonstrated exceptional legal expertise and executional excellence” throughout their engagement.
The Chambers FinTech guide identifies top legal professionals worldwide in areas such as payments, blockchain, cyber security, and data protection. For start-ups and scale-ups, as well as established technology and financial services firms and investors, this guide serves as an invaluable industry resource.
This recognition is a testament to our continued dedication and commitment to providing innovative legal solutions within Hong Kong’s ever-evolving FinTech ecosystem. As an independent Hong Kong law firm, we are honoured to be recognised alongside leading international firms.
To read more about the rankings, visit the FinTech Guide 2026: https://chambers.com/legal-rankings/fintech-legal-international-firms-china-49:3321:60:1?l=en-GB