Chinese firm Haiwen & Partners has recruited a corporate partner in Hong Kong, following news of two partner exits.

Philip Chan joins the firm’s Hong Kong associate firm from Hong Kong-listed developer HKICIM Group, where he was general counsel. Chan advises on Hong Kong capital markets transactions and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Before taking over at HKICIM, Chan also served as in-house counsel at its parent company, HNA Group (International) Co. Ltd. Earlier in his career, Chan practised with Clifford Chance in Hong Kong – most recently as counsel.