Jiaxing Hao
Locations
Languages Spoken
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia New York
Education
Georgetown University, LL.M. China University of Political Science and Law, LL.B.
Jiaxing Hao is an associate in the firm's Washington office and a member of the firm's Global Investigations, Enforcement and Compliance and White Collar & Regulatory Defense practice groups.
Jiaxing assists clients with internal investigations, with a primary focus on matters involving allegations of bribery and corruption under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, sanctions violations, procurement fraud, financial and accounting fraud, money laundering, and other ethics issues and violations of company policies. Jiaxing has broad experience assisting clients in designing, implementing, and testing corporate compliance programs. She regularly provides regulatory guidance to clients and help them update the compliance program to mitigate corruption, fraud, money launder, sanctions violations and other ESG concerns.
Jiaxing also represents clients in Multilateral Development Bank (“MDB”) enforcement proceedings, including matters involving the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and European Investment Bank. She is experienced in assisting companies and individuals during all phases of MDB sanctions proceedings, from responding to initial allegations and conducting audit and investigation, negotiating settlement agreements, and litigating matters before sanctions boards, to aiding clients in sanction release proceedings.
In addition, Jiaxing works closely with Chinese companies based in the US and abroad in an array of matters including trade sanctions, agency investigations and inquires, data privacy, product liability, and bankruptcy, and other disputes.
From August to December 2017, Jiaxing was seconded to JunHe LLP in Beijing where she worked with the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice group and assisted attorneys with Chinese and foreign clients.
Selected Matters
Anti-Corruption and Integrity Compliance
Representation of international luxury group in connection with corruption and ethical violation allegations concerning its practice in various countries in Asia
Representation of multinational oil and gas company in connection with various anti-corruption and sanctions matters, including conducting internal investigations, anti-corruption compliance audits, and assisting with development and implementation of compliance program
Representation of multinational telecommunications company in connection with various anti-corruption matters, including DOJ and SEC inquiry, internal investigations, third party due diligence and development and implementation of compliance program
Representation of multinational oil field services company, including guidance regarding compliance with anti-corruption laws, and assistance with internal investigations, compliance reviews, and third-party due diligence
Multilateral Development Bank Investigations and Sanctions
Representation of a state-owned construction company in connection with the negotiated resolution of a sanctions investigation by the African Development Bank; assisted the company in negotiating a settlement and meeting its obligations thereunder, resulting in early release from debarment
Representation of Chinese engineering company in connection with investigation by Asian Development Bank related to alleged bidding fraud
Representation of multinational heavy machinery manufacturer in connection with Asian Development Bank investigation into alleged fraud
Representation of engineering company in connection with successful resolution of investigation by Asian Development Bank related to alleged bidding fraud
Served on behalf of monitor appointed by World Bank to evaluate the integrity compliance program for a $100 billion construction company in connection with 34-month sanction
Representation of large construction company in connection with investigation by European Investment Bank into allegations of fraud
Other Select Enforcement and Litigation Matters
Representation of large logistics company in investigations by the USDA
Representation of international gaming companies in connection with civil litigation and regulatory actions related to multi-billion-dollar casino development project
Trade Sanctions and Export Control
Assisting one of the largest global container shipping company in navigating legal obligations and risks in various jurisdictions and updating its risk mitigation measures
Assisted a large Chinese state-owned container shipping company in analyzing the risks involved in a deal with a Russian port
Assisted an information technology company headquartered in China in conducting risks analysis on a potential business opportunity with a company in Russia
Pro Bono
Assisted in an asylum matter for a pro bono client who suffered domestic abuse in El Salvador
Assisted in a pro bono client in his criminal proceeding for committing cyber fraud
Recognition
- 2020, 2022 - 2023 Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll, sponsored by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
- 2018, 2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, sponsored by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Highlighted Lectures & Publications
- Contributor to Hughes Hubbard FCPA/Anti-Bribery Alerts
- Panelist, Countdown to Commencement: How to Adapt to the US Workplace, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington DC, March 29, 2017
- Author of "Copyright Protection for Imitations," Journal of Jiangsu Teachers University of Technology, 03, 2013, at 136
Professional Activities
- Passed the National Bar Exam in China in 2012, and received the Chinese Legal Professional Qualification Certificate in 2013
News & Insights For Jiaxing Hao
View All News & Insights15 Hughes Hubbard Lawyers Named to 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
15 Hughes Hubbard lawyers have been named to the 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll.
China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law Gets Teeth: Understanding the 2025 Implementation Regulations
On March 23, China’s State Council issued the Regulations on the Implementation of the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (Regulations), effective immediately. These Regulations clarify the 2021 Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (AFSL) and expand China’s legal tool kit to counter foreign sanctions it deems discriminatory or harmful to its sovereignty, security or development interests. Alongside this, China recently applied the AFSL in a legal proceeding for the first time, underscoring its readiness to deploy these measures to protect Chinese entities and individuals.
23 Hughes Hubbard Attorneys Named to 2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
HHR is proud to announce that 23 of our attorneys made the 2023 Capital Pro bono Honor Roll.
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