Celine & Partners, PLLC

Hui Chen, Founder & Managing Partner

Mr. Chen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Celine & Partners, PLLC. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in corporate and securities law.

Mr. Chen advises clients on complex legal matters involving securities regulation, capital markets transactions, and cross-border business operations between the United States and China. With a strategic, business-focused approach, he works closely with multinational corporations, emerging companies, and individual clients to navigate regulatory frameworks and achieve practical, efficient outcomes.

As Managing Partner, Mr. Chen leads the firm with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and client service. He is dedicated to providing innovative legal solutions tailored to each client’s goals while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and professionalism.

Cassi Olson, Senior Counsel

Ms. Olson is a savvy and highly driven attorney with vast experience in SEC/finance and entertainment matters and possesses a broad spectrum of competencies.

Ms. Olson specializes in securities matters, public company representation, going public, mergers & acquisitions, private placements, world-wide licensing and distribution agreements, reverse mergers, capital raises, business & corporate law and SEC filings and defense matters. She is an expert at bringing offshore companies into US capital markets and is skilled at preparing international contracts and venture negotiations.

Representative Matters

• Represented FOXO Technologies Inc., a technology company applying epigenetic science and AI to modernize the life insurance industry, in their merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Delwinds Acquisition Corp. FOXO is now publicly traded on the NYSE under ticker symbol ‘FOXO.’ 
• Represented EF Hutton, the underwriter on two Initial Public Offerings that are now trading on NASDAQ: Yoshiharu Global Co. (NASDAQ: YOSH) is a a fast-growing restaurant operator specializing in Japanese ramen and Reborn Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: REBN) is focused on serving high quality, specialty-roasted coffee at retail locations, kiosks and cafes. 
• Represented Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GWAV), a leading operator of 11 metal recycling facilities in Virginia and North Carolina, in connection with its NASDAQ listing.

Mitchell Kevett, Capital Markets & M&A Associate

Mitchell Kevett is a Capital Markets & M&A Associate at Celine & Partners, PLLC. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2025 and is admitted to practice law in New York.

While at Cardozo, Mr. Kevett served as a Staff Editor for the Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice and was a recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship. His legal training emphasized securities regulation, transactional drafting, and complex regulatory compliance.

Mr. Kevett’s practice focuses on capital markets transactions, M&A, and securities regulation, with particular experience in cross-border SPAC and IPO matters. At Celine & Partners, he plays a key role in the drafting and execution of SPAC IPOs, extensions, de-SPAC transactions, uplistings, and operating-company filings. His experience includes preparing and contributing to SEC filings such as Forms S-1, S-4, F-4, 10-K, and 10-Q, as well as proxy statements, beneficial ownership disclosures, and transaction closing materials. He regularly coordinates with underwriters, auditors, offshore and PRC counsel, EDGAR vendors, and transfer agents.

Prior to focusing on capital markets, Mr. Kevett developed a strong foundation in intellectual property law through working on trademark and patent matters, IP transactions, brand enforcement, artist and personality rights, and cultural-property issues. This background enhances his ability to advise clients on transactions involving IP-heavy assets and cross-disciplinary legal considerations.

Mr. Kevett brings a combination of securities drafting expertise, transactional execution, intellectual property literacy, and cross-border coordination to deliver practical, high-quality legal solutions for clients.

Kaylie (Boyang) Xu, Capital Markets Analyst

Kaylie (Boyang) Xu is a Capital Markets Analyst at Celine & Partners PLLC, where she supports SPAC, IPO, and cross-border transactional matters across the firm’s capital markets practice. Ms. Xu assists attorneys with securities filings, prepares due-diligence reports, analyzes sponsor and target-company profiles, coordinates cross-border deliverables, and contributes to the execution of SPAC IPOs, extensions, business combinations, and uplistings. She also assists associates and the firm with drafting and transactional documentation to support capital-markets filings.

Before focusing on capital markets, Ms. Xu served as the Operations & Strategy Lead (Acting COO) at a corporate law firm, where she streamlined workflows and supported cross-border transactional operations; she also managed drafting processes and coordination structures across high-volume matters.

Prior to entering the legal sector, she worked as a Research Analyst at a multibillion-dollar hedge fund, conducting ETF and sector research to support investment memoranda and portfolio analysis—an analytical foundation that strengthens her ability to evaluate transaction structures and market considerations in SPAC and IPO matters.

Ms. Xu holds an M.S. in Business Analytics from Columbia University and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Washington, and she is fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English.

Hui Chen, Founder & Managing Partner

Mr. Chen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Celine & Partners, PLLC. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in corporate and securities law.

Mr. Chen advises clients on complex legal matters involving securities regulation, capital markets transactions, and cross-border business operations between the United States and China. With a strategic, business-focused approach, he works closely with multinational corporations, emerging companies, and individual clients to navigate regulatory frameworks and achieve practical, efficient outcomes.

As Managing Partner, Mr. Chen leads the firm with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and client service. He is dedicated to providing innovative legal solutions tailored to each client’s goals while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and professionalism.

Cassi Olson, Senior Counsel

Ms. Olson is a savvy and highly driven attorney with vast experience in SEC/finance and entertainment matters and possesses a broad spectrum of competencies.

Ms. Olson specializes in securities matters, public company representation, going public, mergers & acquisitions, private placements, world-wide licensing and distribution agreements, reverse mergers, capital raises, business & corporate law and SEC filings and defense matters. She is an expert at bringing offshore companies into US capital markets and is skilled at preparing international contracts and venture negotiations.

Representative Matters

• Represented FOXO Technologies Inc., a technology company applying epigenetic science and AI to modernize the life insurance industry, in their merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Delwinds Acquisition Corp. FOXO is now publicly traded on the NYSE under ticker symbol ‘FOXO.’ 
• Represented EF Hutton, the underwriter on two Initial Public Offerings that are now trading on NASDAQ: Yoshiharu Global Co. (NASDAQ: YOSH) is a a fast-growing restaurant operator specializing in Japanese ramen and Reborn Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: REBN) is focused on serving high quality, specialty-roasted coffee at retail locations, kiosks and cafes. 
• Represented Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GWAV), a leading operator of 11 metal recycling facilities in Virginia and North Carolina, in connection with its NASDAQ listing.

Mitchell Kevett, Capital Markets & M&A Associate

Mitchell Kevett is a Capital Markets & M&A Associate at Celine & Partners, PLLC. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2025 and is admitted to practice law in New York.

While at Cardozo, Mr. Kevett served as a Staff Editor for the Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice and was a recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship. His legal training emphasized securities regulation, transactional drafting, and complex regulatory compliance.

Mr. Kevett’s practice focuses on capital markets transactions, M&A, and securities regulation, with particular experience in cross-border SPAC and IPO matters. At Celine & Partners, he plays a key role in the drafting and execution of SPAC IPOs, extensions, de-SPAC transactions, uplistings, and operating-company filings. His experience includes preparing and contributing to SEC filings such as Forms S-1, S-4, F-4, 10-K, and 10-Q, as well as proxy statements, beneficial ownership disclosures, and transaction closing materials. He regularly coordinates with underwriters, auditors, offshore and PRC counsel, EDGAR vendors, and transfer agents.

Prior to focusing on capital markets, Mr. Kevett developed a strong foundation in intellectual property law through working on trademark and patent matters, IP transactions, brand enforcement, artist and personality rights, and cultural-property issues. This background enhances his ability to advise clients on transactions involving IP-heavy assets and cross-disciplinary legal considerations.

Mr. Kevett brings a combination of securities drafting expertise, transactional execution, intellectual property literacy, and cross-border coordination to deliver practical, high-quality legal solutions for clients.

Kaylie (Boyang) Xu, Capital Markets Analyst

Kaylie (Boyang) Xu is a Capital Markets Analyst at Celine & Partners PLLC, where she supports SPAC, IPO, and cross-border transactional matters across the firm’s capital markets practice. Ms. Xu assists attorneys with securities filings, prepares due-diligence reports, analyzes sponsor and target-company profiles, coordinates cross-border deliverables, and contributes to the execution of SPAC IPOs, extensions, business combinations, and uplistings. She also assists associates and the firm with drafting and transactional documentation to support capital-markets filings.

Before focusing on capital markets, Ms. Xu served as the Operations & Strategy Lead (Acting COO) at a corporate law firm, where she streamlined workflows and supported cross-border transactional operations; she also managed drafting processes and coordination structures across high-volume matters.

Prior to entering the legal sector, she worked as a Research Analyst at a multibillion-dollar hedge fund, conducting ETF and sector research to support investment memoranda and portfolio analysis—an analytical foundation that strengthens her ability to evaluate transaction structures and market considerations in SPAC and IPO matters.

Ms. Xu holds an M.S. in Business Analytics from Columbia University and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Washington, and she is fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English.

Celine & Partners, PLLC is a boutique law firm, based in New York City, focused on sophisticated cross-border matters involving the U.S. and China. We advise public companies, sponsors, investors, and growth-stage businesses on securities transactions, regulatory strategy, complex disputes, and strategic corporate matters.

Securities Law & Capital Markets

We advise issuers, SPAC sponsors, and investors in high-stakes capital markets transactions. Our work covers structuring, regulatory positioning, disclosure strategy, and ongoing public company compliance under U.S. federal securities laws.

Representative matters include:

• Initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on offerings
• SPAC IPOs, de-SPAC business combinations, and extensions
• U.S. exchange listings and uplistings
• SEC reporting and periodic disclosure obligations
• Registration statements, proxy statements, and Exchange Act filings
• Corporate governance and securities compliance counseling

We approach each transaction with a focus on precision, timing, and long-term regulatory positioning.

SPAC & IPO Transactions

We have significant experience advising clients on SPAC and IPO transactions, including cross-border deals involving U.S. and China-based operating companies. From initial structuring through closing and post-transaction compliance, we guide clients through each and every stage of the process with careful attention to execution risk and market dynamics.

Our goal is not only to close transactions—but to position clients for stability and credibility as public companies.

Commercial Litigation

We represent clients in securities-related and strategically significant business disputes arising from capital markets transactions, corporate governance matters, and cross-border operations. Our litigation approach is disciplined and business-focused, aimed at protecting long-term interests while carefully managing risk and exposure.

We handle:

• Shareholder and governance disputes
• Securities-related claims
• Disputes connected to SPAC, IPO, and other capital markets transactions
• Cross-border commercial disputes
• Pre-litigation risk assessment and strategic dispute planning

Cross-Border Advisory (U.S.–China)

Cross-border transactions require coordination across legal systems, regulators, and advisors. We regularly counsel clients on U.S.–China transactions and operations, working closely with foreign counsel to address regulatory, transactional, and compliance considerations.

Our cross-border work includes:

• Capital markets and M&A transactions
• Investment and corporate structuring
• Regulatory coordination and risk assessment
• Market entry and expansion planning

Corporate & Strategic Counsel

We provide ongoing corporate advice to select clients, serving as trusted outside counsel on both operational matters and strategic initiatives.

Services include:

• Entity formation and structuring
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Commercial contracts and negotiations
• Corporate governance and compliance
• Ongoing advisory support

Our Approach

At Celine & Partners, we prioritize clarity, discretion, and careful judgment. We believe sophisticated matters require focused attention, thoughtful strategy, and steady execution. Our objective is to deliver advice that is not only legally sound, but commercially grounded and aligned with each client’s long-term goals.

Celine & Partners, PLLC is a boutique law firm, based in New York City, focused on sophisticated cross-border matters involving the U.S. and China. We advise public companies, sponsors, investors, and growth-stage businesses on securities transactions, regulatory strategy, complex disputes, and strategic corporate matters.

Securities Law & Capital Markets

We advise issuers, SPAC sponsors, and investors in high-stakes capital markets transactions. Our work covers structuring, regulatory positioning, disclosure strategy, and ongoing public company compliance under U.S. federal securities laws.

Representative matters include:

• Initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on offerings
• SPAC IPOs, de-SPAC business combinations, and extensions
• U.S. exchange listings and uplistings
• SEC reporting and periodic disclosure obligations
• Registration statements, proxy statements, and Exchange Act filings
• Corporate governance and securities compliance counseling

We approach each transaction with a focus on precision, timing, and long-term regulatory positioning.

SPAC & IPO Transactions

We have significant experience advising clients on SPAC and IPO transactions, including cross-border deals involving U.S. and China-based operating companies. From initial structuring through closing and post-transaction compliance, we guide clients through each and every stage of the process with careful attention to execution risk and market dynamics.

Our goal is not only to close transactions—but to position clients for stability and credibility as public companies.

Commercial Litigation

We represent clients in securities-related and strategically significant business disputes arising from capital markets transactions, corporate governance matters, and cross-border operations. Our litigation approach is disciplined and business-focused, aimed at protecting long-term interests while carefully managing risk and exposure.

We handle:

• Shareholder and governance disputes
• Securities-related claims
• Disputes connected to SPAC, IPO, and other capital markets transactions
• Cross-border commercial disputes
• Pre-litigation risk assessment and strategic dispute planning

Cross-Border Advisory (U.S.–China)

Cross-border transactions require coordination across legal systems, regulators, and advisors. We regularly counsel clients on U.S.–China transactions and operations, working closely with foreign counsel to address regulatory, transactional, and compliance considerations.

Our cross-border work includes:

• Capital markets and M&A transactions
• Investment and corporate structuring
• Regulatory coordination and risk assessment
• Market entry and expansion planning

Corporate & Strategic Counsel

We provide ongoing corporate advice to select clients, serving as trusted outside counsel on both operational matters and strategic initiatives.

Services include:

• Entity formation and structuring
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Commercial contracts and negotiations
• Corporate governance and compliance
• Ongoing advisory support

Our Approach

At Celine & Partners, we prioritize clarity, discretion, and careful judgment. We believe sophisticated matters require focused attention, thoughtful strategy, and steady execution. Our objective is to deliver advice that is not only legally sound, but commercially grounded and aligned with each client’s long-term goals.