Hauzen

What Hauzen does

Hauzen LLP is a Hong Kong-headquartered specialist law firm founded in 2017 by Managing Partner Basil Hwang. The firm provides legal counsel across financial services regulation, fintech, cryptocurrency and virtual assets, securities regulation, securities regulation, white-collar litigation and government investigations, international arbitration, marine and trade, insurance, listed companies governance, investment funds, Marshall Islands law, minerals and mining, insolvency and restructuring, and cybercrime asset recovery. Its primary clients are licensed intermediaries, listed companies, public companies, virtual asset trading platform operators (VATPs), money service operators, and institutional investors operating in or regulated by Hong Kong's financial markets. The firm is independently recognized across Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Asialaw, and IFLR1000 for its fintech and financial services regulatory practices, and partners are regularly quoted in the Financial Times, Asian Legal Business, SCMP, and Asian Banking & Finance.

The firm operates as a limited liability partnership with five partners (Basil Hwang, Nigel Binnersley, Jay Lee, Nickolas Sam, Greg Heaton) and nine lawyers (An Shouzhi, Julian So, Perline Ko, David Fung, Wendy Au, Yuqi Shi, Jas Wu, Julie Chan, Shirley So), for a total headcount of approximately 14 legal professionals. Hauzen's core technology is legal expertise itself; the firm does not operate a software platform or proprietary technology product. It is headquartered at Suite 3708, Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, with an additional office at Suite 4102, Tower One, Lippo Centre, and an association office in Haikou, Hainan Province, Mainland China formed in March 2026 with YINGHE (瀛和). A related entity, Hauzen Services Limited, holds a Trust and Company Service Provider (TCSP) licence.

Hauzen's revenue model is professional services billing, primarily on an hourly rate basis with seniority-based pricing, supplemented by fixed-fee arrangements for specified matters. Invoices are issued monthly in HK dollars or US dollars, with late-payment interest at 1% per month. Go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-oriented: partners drive business development through professional networks, legal directory rankings, published thought leadership, and media engagement. Cross-border capabilities are extended through 'In Association With' status with Anjie Broad Law Firm LLP, affiliation with DWF LLP, and the new YINGHE Haikou association.

Name

Hauzen

Legal name

Hauzen LLP

Website

https://hauzen.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hauzen LLP is a Hong Kong specialist law firm founded in 2017 that advises licensed intermediaries, listed companies, fintech and virtual asset operators, and institutional investors on financial regulation, fintech, cryptocurrency, and cross-border matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Central

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory and Representation Services: Hauzen LLP charges for legal services rendered primarily on an hourly rate basis, with hourly rates varying by the experience and seniority of the lawyer involved. Fixed fee arrangements may be agreed at the outset for specific matters and will be set out in the engagement letter. Fees are calculated in accordance with the Legal Practitioners Ordinance, taking into account factors including complexity of factual and legal issues, number and importance of documents prepared or perused, time expended, value of the matter, urgency, and seniority of staff engaged. Disbursements (travel expenses, translation fees, fees for barristers/counsel, search fees, photocopying, postage, bank charges) are charged separately in addition to fees. Bills are typically rendered monthly. Payments are due in HK dollars or US dollars on delivery or presentment of the invoice, with interest charged at 1% per month for late payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hauzen LLP is a Hong Kong-headquartered specialist law firm that provides legal advisory and representation services to financial market participants. Its core practice covers financial services regulation, fintech, cryptocurrency and virtual asset regulation, securities regulation, listed companies governance, insurance, marine and trade, international arbitration, insolvency and restructuring, minerals and mining, investment funds, and Marshall Islands law, with a partner-led model serving enterprise clients across Hong Kong, Mainland China and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Product overview

Hauzen LLP is a Hong Kong-based law firm providing legal services rather than a technology product company. The firm offers legal counsel across financial markets regulation, fintech, cryptocurrency, marine and trade, securities regulation, insurance, international arbitration, listed companies governance, minerals and mining, investment funds, corporate services, Marshall Islands law, insolvency, and cybercrime asset recovery. No discrete product offerings, modules, or software products were identified in the source material.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial Services Regulation Legal advisory on Hong Kong financial services regulation for licensed intermediaries, banks, insurance companies, investment managers, and SFC-licensed entities, covering regulatory engagement, licensing and ongoing compliance.
• Cryptocurrency and Virtual Asset (BT3) Legal Services Advisory and dispute support for virtual asset service providers, crypto exchanges, stablecoin issuers and Web3 clients on SFC licensing, VATP operating rules, stablecoin regulation, AML/CTF compliance, and crypto-related disputes.
• Securities Regulation Legal counsel on Hong Kong securities regulation, market misconduct and SFC matters for listed companies, brokers, fund managers and other securities market participants.
• Listed Companies Governance Advisory on corporate governance, board responsibilities, and ongoing compliance for Hong Kong listed companies, including listing rule and regulatory matters.
• White Collar Litigation and Government Investigations
• International Arbitration
• Insolvency and Restructuring
• Marine and Trade
• Marshall Islands Law
• Insurance
• Minerals and Mining
• Investment Funds
• Corporate Services
• Cybercrime Asset Recovery

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized by Chambers and Partners in FinTech Legal (International Firms) category for multiple years, with rankings upgraded
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YINGHE (瀛和)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026In March 2026, Hauzen LLP and YINGHE (瀛和) formally established an association law firm in Haikou, Hainan Province, Mainland China. This is Hauzen LLP's first association office in Mainland China, reflecting the firm's strategic expansion to serve clients engaged in cross-border transactions between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. The association enables the firms to offer coordinated legal services under a formal association framework.
• Anjie Broad Law Firm LLP (安杰世泽律师事务所)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHauzen LLP is 'In Association With' Anjie Broad Law Firm LLP. Both firms are separate legal entities and independent legal practices, but are associated for the purpose of serving clients with cross-border legal needs between Hong Kong and Mainland China. Under Hong Kong Law Society rules, both firms treat themselves as one firm for purposes of professional conduct rules relating to confidentiality and conflicts of interest.
• DWF LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHauzen LLP is 'in affiliation' with DWF LLP, a global legal business. The affiliation allows Hauzen LLP to leverage DWF's international network and resources when serving clients with multi-jurisdictional needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ONC Lawyers: Hong Kong-based specialist law firm with a leading fintech, virtual asset and financial services regulatory practice, and published thought leadership on Hong Kong crypto and VATP licensing — closely matching Hauzen's profile as a HK fintech/regulatory boutique.
• Han Kun Law Offices: Major PRC-rooted law firm with a substantial Hong Kong office and recognised financial services regulatory, fintech and cross-border investment practice, competing head-to-head for HK and Mainland fintech mandates.
• Maples Group: Global offshore law firm with a Hong Kong office focused on BVI/Cayman structures, investment funds, and cross-border financial services work — a directly comparable cross-border/offshore advisory peer, particularly for Hauzen's Marshall Islands and cross-border mandates.
• Ogier: Offshore law firm with deep Cayman/BVI/Bermuda practices and a Hong Kong office advising on investment funds, fintech and digital asset structures — directly comparable to Hauzen's cross-border, regulated-finance niche.
• Appleby: Global offshore law firm serving financial services, investment funds and digital asset clients across BVI, Bermuda and Cayman with a Hong Kong office — comparable to Hauzen on cross-border and offshore financial services mandates.
• Conyers: Bermuda/Cayman/BVI offshore law firm with significant Hong Kong and Asia coverage in financial services, fintech and investment funds — overlapping directly with Hauzen's offshore and cross-border financial regulation practice.

Broad incumbents

• Kirkland & Ellis: Global law firm with a leading Hong Kong financial services, fintech and funds practice serving institutional clients — broader portfolio but overlapping directly with Hauzen on HK fintech, regulatory investigations and cross-border transactions.
• Clifford Chance: Magic Circle firm with one of the largest Hong Kong financial services regulatory and fintech practices, advising banks, brokerages and digital asset businesses — competing with Hauzen on the same Hong Kong regulatory mandates at greater scale.
• Simmons & Simmons: International firm widely recognised for financial services, fintech and digital assets in Hong Kong and Asia — a broader incumbent that overlaps with Hauzen's regulatory, fintech and asset-management-adjacent mandates.
• Ashurst: International firm with a strong Hong Kong financial services, fintech and digital assets practice serving banks, asset managers and fintechs — competing with Hauzen for the same HK financial regulation and fintech mandates from a much larger platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hauzenllp
• Facebookfacebook.com/hauzenllp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hauzen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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