Helen Wen
Regional (EMEA) Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy Officer, Compliance Officer at China Unicom Europe- Claim this Profile
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Vivien Yao
Helen Wen is a very experienced and visionary senior legal counsel. As the first legal counsel of the company (CUE), she has actively shaped the legal framework and streamlined the legal working process. I am impressed by her ability to provide comprehensive and practical solutions based on her deep understanding of the telecoms sector and the business operation. Furthermore, Helen has excellent communication skills which is very useful when acting as a legal counsel. She can explain legal matters in a clear and understandable way.
Vivien Yao
Helen Wen is a very experienced and visionary senior legal counsel. As the first legal counsel of the company (CUE), she has actively shaped the legal framework and streamlined the legal working process. I am impressed by her ability to provide comprehensive and practical solutions based on her deep understanding of the telecoms sector and the business operation. Furthermore, Helen has excellent communication skills which is very useful when acting as a legal counsel. She can explain legal matters in a clear and understandable way.
Vivien Yao
Helen Wen is a very experienced and visionary senior legal counsel. As the first legal counsel of the company (CUE), she has actively shaped the legal framework and streamlined the legal working process. I am impressed by her ability to provide comprehensive and practical solutions based on her deep understanding of the telecoms sector and the business operation. Furthermore, Helen has excellent communication skills which is very useful when acting as a legal counsel. She can explain legal matters in a clear and understandable way.
Vivien Yao
Helen Wen is a very experienced and visionary senior legal counsel. As the first legal counsel of the company (CUE), she has actively shaped the legal framework and streamlined the legal working process. I am impressed by her ability to provide comprehensive and practical solutions based on her deep understanding of the telecoms sector and the business operation. Furthermore, Helen has excellent communication skills which is very useful when acting as a legal counsel. She can explain legal matters in a clear and understandable way.
Credentials
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(A) Practising Certificate of English Solicitor
Solicitors Regulation Authority -
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals -
Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe (CIPP Europe)
IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals -
Fellow of Information Privacy
IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals -
Legal Profession Qualification Certificate of PRC
Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China
Experience
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China Unicom Europe
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional (EMEA) Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy Officer, Compliance Officer
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Apr 2020 - Present
• Headquarter of EMEA region within China Unicom Group• Manage legal services across EMEA• Focus on data protection, regulatory compliance and corporate governance• Roll out, audit and update privacy and compliance programmes • Provide company-wide legal and compliance trainings• Manage legal budget and external legal advisors
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Senior Legal Counsel
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2020
• Established the in-house legal services system in this newly created role• Set up corporate governance system• Built the framework of privacy governance programme• Provided strategic advice to the board; organise board meetings• Created and regularly update contract templates
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Zhong Lun Law Firm
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China
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Legal Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Associate
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Sep 2014 - Feb 2017
• Red Circle Firm (Top 8) in China• Worked in London office, advising Chinese clients on its entry to the English markets• Assisted English clients in navigating Chinese regulatory environment• Specialised in M&A, FDI, business partnership and corporate advisory • Red Circle Firm (Top 8) in China• Worked in London office, advising Chinese clients on its entry to the English markets• Assisted English clients in navigating Chinese regulatory environment• Specialised in M&A, FDI, business partnership and corporate advisory
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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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International Associate
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Jul 2010 - Feb 2013
• American Wall Street Law Firm• Provided legal advice to fund investors and start-ups in PE/VC funding • Restructured transactions to facilitate fund flow and meet regulatory requirements • Advised on strategic voting rights and financing documentation • American Wall Street Law Firm• Provided legal advice to fund investors and start-ups in PE/VC funding • Restructured transactions to facilitate fund flow and meet regulatory requirements • Advised on strategic voting rights and financing documentation
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Associate
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Nov 2007 - Jun 2010
• Red Circle Firm (Top 8) in China with excellent reputation in capital markets• Advised companies and sponsors in IPOs on HK and US Stock Exchange • Performed due diligence, issued legal opinion, and commented on listing documents • Red Circle Firm (Top 8) in China with excellent reputation in capital markets• Advised companies and sponsors in IPOs on HK and US Stock Exchange • Performed due diligence, issued legal opinion, and commented on listing documents
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德恒律师事务所
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainee Lawyer
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Oct 2006 - Oct 2007
• National firm in China• Focused on FDI, providing advice to international clients investing in China • National firm in China• Focused on FDI, providing advice to international clients investing in China
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Education
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The University of Manchester
Master of Laws (LLM - International Business Law) -
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The University of Law
Legal Practice Course -
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BPP Law School
Graduate Diploma in Law -
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Beijing Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)
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