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First Hainan-Hong Kong Joint Law Firm Opens in Haikou
Yinghe Hauzen (Haikou) opened in Haikou on October 16 as the first joint law firm between Hainan and Hong Kong established since Hainan's free trade port began island-wide customs operations.
It was set up by Beijing-based Yinghe Law Firm and Hong Kong's Hauzen LLP, and was approved in March.
The firm offers services under mainland Chinese law and common law, the legal system used in Hong Kong.
Its work will focus on cross-border investment and Hong Kong listings, trade and customs compliance, international business disputes, and compliance for companies expanding overseas.
The firm aims to help businesses manage cross-border legal and regulatory issues by linking advice, compliance support and listing and financing services.
This matters as companies use Hainan and Hong Kong to pursue international business and investment.
It plans to open a regular service desk in Haikou for companies seeking help with investment filings, money transfers and compliance reviews, and has preliminary plans with universities to train legal specialists in international law.
Yinghe Hauzen (Haikou) Joint Law Firm was unveiled in Haikou on October 16.
It is the first Hainan-Hong Kong joint law firm established since the Hainan Free Trade Port began island-wide customs closure.
The firm was jointly launched by Beijing Yinghe Law Firm and Hong Kong’s Hauzen LLP.
It can provide legal services under both mainland Chinese law and common law.
Its four focus areas include cross-border investment and financing, Hong Kong listings, trade and customs compliance, and international commercial dispute resolution.
- Who
- Beijing Yinghe Law Firm and Hong Kong’s Hauzen LLP jointly launched the firm.
- What
- Yinghe Hauzen (Haikou) Joint Law Firm was unveiled.
- When
- October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Haikou, Hainan, at the Jiangdong Legal Affairs Building.
- Why
- The firm aims to provide services under mainland Chinese law and common law, focusing on cross-border business.
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The firm was approved.
The firm was unveiled in Haikou during the 2026 Hainan Free Trade Port Legal Week.
The firm held an exchange meeting on high-quality development for companies expanding overseas.
- Firm
- Yinghe Hauzen (Haikou) Joint Law Firm
- Founding firms
- Beijing Yinghe Law Firm and Hong Kong’s Hauzen LLP
- Approval date
- March 9, 2026
- Location
- Jiangdong Legal Affairs Building, Haikou
- Focus areas
- Cross-border investment and financing; Hong Kong listings; trade and customs compliance; international commercial disputes
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The firm will rely on the respective advantages of Hainan and Hong Kong to build a full-chain service system covering policy advice, compliance guidance, and listing and financing.