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Hong Kong, May 11, 2026 – International law firm Gianni & Origoni continues its strategic and focused positioning in China with the appointment of Teresa Lee as Foreign Partner, further strengthening its services in corporate and M&A, capital markets, and cross-border transactions.Teresa’s hire is part of the firm’s broader strategic positioning, confirming Gianni & Origoni as a leading provider of high value-added legal services in China ...

On June 9, 2026, Everest Medicines (HKEX: 1952) announced that it had entered into an agreement with Jiangsu Vcare PharmaTech Co., Ltd ...

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), a world-renowned IP publication, has recently announced its 2026 global IP STARS rankings.  Han Kun was again recognized in the China domestic firm categories of "IP transactions (Tier 1)", "Patent disputes", "Trademark disputes", "Patent prosecution", and "Copyright", owing to the firm's competitive IP division and exceptional service capabilities ...

As part of its commitment to advancing inclusion, equal opportunity, and sustainable community impact, AELEX recently hosted representatives of the Bethesda Home for the Blind at its Lagos office for an engagement focused on mentorship, empowerment, and social inclusion ...

Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") acted as Hong Kong legal advisor to the sole sponsor, Sinolink Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited, in connection with the Hong Kong initial public offering under Chapter 18A of the Hong Kong Listing Rules and the Regulation S offering of H shares of LongBio Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.  ("LongBio", Stock Code: 1779). The H shares of LongBio are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ...

On June 3, 2026, Benchmark Litigation, an internationally renowned legal rankings organization, officially released its China Regional Rankings 2026, which identify leading dispute resolution law firms and lawyers.  This year, Han Kun was recognized for its commercial disputes, international arbitration, intellectual property, government and regulatory, insolvency, and financial services regulatory practices across Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong ...

SyCipLaw has been named Philippine Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Honours 2026, marking the Firm’s seventh consecutive win and 12th overall award since the distinction was established in 2012.Senior Partner and Head of the Employment and Immigration Department Leslie C. Dy accepted the award on behalf of the Firm during the awards ceremony on May 27, 2026 at The Murray in Hong Kong ...

On the afternoon of May 22, 2026, GCπ ("the General Counsel community") visited the Zhejiang Sub-Commission of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) for a small-group, in-depth closed-door seminar on foreign-related arbitration and cross-border investment practice, bringing together nearly 20 senior in-house legal executives from across Zhejiang ...

On May 21, 2026, the "Global Forum 2026", organized by BioStock, was grandly held in Lund, Sweden. Representatives from leading global life sciences companies and renowned investment funds, including AstraZeneca, Genmab, Insilico Medicine, and EQT, joined industry experts to discuss emerging market prospects, global collaboration opportunities, and industry investment strategies ...

Han Kun Hong Kong Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has once again provided English law and Hong Kong law legal services in connection with Yiwu State-owned Capital Operation Co., Ltd.'s (the "Company") U.S.$350 million 3-year bond issuance as the Joint Lead Managers' and Trustee's international counsel.  The coupon rate of the 3-year bonds is 4.35%.Yiwu is a county-level city of Zhejiang Province ...

Szecskay Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce that Dr. Gusztáv Bacher, partner and head of the firm’s IP practice, has been elected President of the Hungarian Group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI).AIPPI is one of the most significant international professional organizations in the field of intellectual property rights ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) advised Raiffeisen Bank Romania on the financing granted to Monza Ares Group (held by Highlander Partners), one of the largest private healthcare networks in Romania, for the acquisition of Brain Institute, the country’s premier private neurosurgery center ...

On May 28, 2026, China Business Law Journal ("CBLJ") announced the winners of its 2026 China Business Law Awards.  This year marks the sixth consecutive time for Han Kun to be presented the "Golden League" award, together with nine other elite PRC firms who are widely recognized for their overall competitiveness.  Han Kun was also highlighted as a "Firm of the Year" in 15 practice areas/industry sectors ...

Han Kun Law Offices, acting as the PRC legal advisor to the joint sponsors, China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited and CITIC Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, provided PRC legal services in connection with the initial public offering and listing of Viewtrix Technology Co., Ltd. (stock code: 3310.HK) on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, facilitating the company's successful debut in Hong Kong's capital markets ...

Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong"), acted as the Hong Kong legal advisors to the Company in connection with the initial public offering in Hong Kong and Regulation S offering of 19,207,300 H shares in aggregate, and the listing of H Shares of, Shenzhen SDMC Technology Co., Ltd. ("SDMC", stock code: 00901.HK) on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Company Limited served as sole sponsor ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) successfully assisted PPC Group, one of the largest investors in the Romanian energy sector, in the collective bargaining process conducted to conclude new collective bargaining agreements for the group’s largest entities, i.e., Rețele Electrice România, PPC Energie, PPC Renewables and PPC România ...

Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Peng (Alan) Huang has recently joined the firm's Hangzhou office. The addition of Mr. Huang will further strengthen and enhance Han Kun's capabilities in cross-border M&A and cross-border dispute resolution.Mr. Huang specializes in cross-border investments, private equity financing, and cross-border dispute resolution ...

The world's leading legal directory The Legal 500 recently published The Legal 500:  Construction – Country Comparative Guides 2026 (the "Guides"). Han Kun was invited to exclusively contribute the China chapter of the Guides. The authors include Zhen (Cody) Chen and Qi (Doris) Peng, partner and counsel from the Han Kun real estate construction team ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) was part of the international legal team advising the Spanish Saica Group, one of the largest European players in the development and production of recycled paper and packaging, on the acquisition of the German Thimm Group, a leading provider of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions ...

A team led by HEUKING partners Dr. Oliver Böttcher and Dr. Alexander Jüngst, both based in the firm's Cologne office, advised the shareholders of MBS Logistics Group in connection with the acquisition of the group by AD Ports Group. The transaction encompasses the freight forwarding and logistics operations of MBS Logistics in Germany, Switzerland, the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States. The joint ventures of MBS Logistics are not part of the transaction ...

Bradley partner Robert Maddox was quoted in Bank Director emphasizing that banks should use the changing regulatory environment as an opportunity to reevaluate and strengthen their BSA/AML programs. “This is an opportunity to sit down and reassess your BSA/AML program overall,” Maddox said. Maddox stressed that leadership must be able to demonstrate the quality of the program. “Every bank will have an established program ...

By The Daily Journal Robert S. Cooper of Buchalter described Honeycutt as “one of the finest judges before whom I have ever appeared.” “Some judges are lawyer-friendly, others are smart in a scholarly way, and many judges really care about getting it right,” Cooper wrote. “Judge Honeycutt combines all of these traits in one judge.” “He is extremely respectful of counsel, and very lenient and human at all times,”Cooper continued ...

Finding Balance in the Legal Profession By Abby Cook and Alyssa Diel “For navigating high-stress periods at work, Michelle Quist emphasized that she uses communication as her guide. Michelle noted that she directly communicates with her family when work may require her full focus and impact family time. Michelle also stated during the interview: “The best relationships are built through communication, both at home and with clients ...

On May 22, 2026, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "2026 ALB China Regional Ranking: South China Firms".  The ranking identifies leading law firms for their practices in regional markets and comprises two categories: law firms headquartered in the South China region and those not headquartered there but which have branches or offices in the region.  Han Kun was recognized in the ranking for its exceptional performance in the South China region ...

Greenspoon Marder’s TCPA and arbitration team of Jeff Backman, John Pelzer and Roy Taub secured an important appellate victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In the case of Cynthia Michelle Sessoms v. USHEALTH Advisors, LLC, the Fourth Circuit found that a marketing partner like USHEALTH can rely on a website’s Terms of Use, including its arbitration clause, even if it did not sign the agreement directly ...