Multiple Han Kun-advised deals recognized as "Deals of the Year 2021" by China Business Law Journal
February, 2022 - Beijing, Mainland China
China Business Law Journal recently announced its "Deals of the Year 2021", recognizing multiple Han Kun-advised deals as Deals of the Year.
Against the backdrop of a recovering economy, the market continued its buoyance during the past year. A number of exemplary transactions were closed despite prevailing strong winds in the geopolitical and regulatory environments. For transactions that closed or have had significant development between 1 November 2020 and 31 October 2021, the China Business Law Journal's editorial team has selected China-related deals that stand out as the Deals of the Year 2021, recognizing their outstanding achievements as well as the efforts and experiences behind each deal.
■ Goldman buys remaining Gao Hua Securities stake
■ HNA Group restructuring
■ JAC-VW's strategic co-operation
■ JD Health's USD3.4bn Hong Kong IPO
■ JD Logistics' USD3.5bn Hong Kong listing
■ KE Holdings' USD2bn follow-on offering
■ Tencent's senior notes under global MTN programme
■ Tencent's Sogou privatized from NYSE
■ Xinjiang Daqo's Star board listing
*The above deals are listed in alphabetical order and all information is sourced from the China Business Law Journal website (https://www.vantageasia.com).
China Business Law Journal's Deals of the Year 2021, as in previous years, were chosen based on comprehensive factors, including the overall significance, complexity and innovative nature of the deals, while also taking into account deal size and broader interests. With China Business Law Journal's years of close observation and constant reporting of the China market, and following intensive research and consultation, China Business Law Journal's editorial team used their independent judgment to select the deals they felt were the shining stars for the year.
