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Han Kun Hong Kong Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has provided English law and Hong Kong law legal services in connection with Ganzhou Development Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.'s ("Ganzhou Development Group") U.S.$300 million Sustainable Bonds offshore offering as Issuer's international counsel.The coupon rate of this offshore offering of U.S.$300 million sustainable bonds by Ganzhou Development Group is 5
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On March 24, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), a world-leading legal directory owned by Thomson Reuters, unveiled its 2025 ALB China Top 15 Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers. Han Kun partner Lei Zhu was named to the list, owing to his exceptional performance in the field.Mr. Zhu Specializes in commercial crisis resolution, debt restructuring, and bankruptcy restructuring and has extensive knowledge and expertise in the legal profession with over 10 years of experience
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On March 20, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its inaugural "2025 ALB China Regulatory Compliance Rankings". Han Kun was recognized in the rankings thanks to its exceptional performance and favorable client feedback in Regulatory Compliance.As global dynamics evolve rapidly, corporate compliance challenges have expanded beyond traditional areas such as anti-bribery and anti-monopoly to encompass diverse fields such as data compliance, ESG, and export controls
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On March 18, 2025, renowned legal directory Legalband, announced the shortlist for its "2025 China Law Awards"
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Han Kun has acted as PRC counsel for the issuer in connection with Baidu, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: BIDU; HKEX: 9888) offering of RMB 10 billion in offshore bonds and USD 2 billion in exchangeable bonds.Baidu is a leading artificial intelligence company with a strong foundation in the Internet
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On March 14, 2025, the winners of the Chambers Greater China Region (PRC Firms) Awards 2025 were announced during a ceremony held in Shanghai. Han Kun won one of the most prestigious awards, "China (PRC Firms) Corporate & Finance Law Firm of the Year". This is the second consecutive year Han Kun has been honored since winning the award in 2024. Han Kun lawyers Mr. Kelvin Gao, Mr. Vincent Song, and Mr
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On March 7, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 China Top 15 Female Lawyers". The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional female lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Ms. Lu Ran was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Ms. Ran is highly regarded for her expertise in investment fund legal services, particularly in the establishment, management, and operation of private equity funds
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Recently, the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC) made a ruling on a new drug development license-in transaction dispute with significant industry benchmark value. Han Kun Law Offices successfully represented the licensee in defending against the licensor's request for contract termination, preserving our client's commercial interests
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Han Kun has provided legal services in connection with iQIYI, Inc.'s ("iQIYI", Stock Code: NASDAQ: IQ) US$ 350 million convertible notes offering as PRC counsel for the joint bookrunners.iQIYI is a leading online entertainment video service provider in China
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IFLR has recently revealed its shortlist for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2025
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On February 26, 2025, following extensive research, China Business Law Journal announced the China practice edition of "The A-List 2024-25: Rising Stars", which includes 100 lawyers practising Chinese law, as well as 20 lawyers from foreign law firms or working overseas. Eight Han Kun lawyers, Wenle Du, Aaron Gu, Xun Li, Jiaxin Liu, Jin Qian, Xin Wang, Lin Zhou, and Lei Zhu (listed alphabetically by surname)—were selected for their excellence and contributions.Wenle DuMr
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On February 22, 2025, the "Fuel Passion, Stay on Top" the third Legal Service Industry Brand Development Forum and Legal Vision's 2025 Brand Awards Ceremony was held in Shanghai, hosted by Legal Vision and co-organized by the Shanghai Corporate Counsel Association, Fudan Shanghai Advanced Institute of Lawyers, and the East China University of Political Science and Law Lawyers Institute. Han Kun partner Ms
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On February 20, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), a world-leading legal directory owned by Thomson Reuters, unveiled its 2025 ALB China Top 15 Overseas Investment Lawyers. Han Kun lawyer Tao Lan was named to the list, owing to his exceptional performance in the field.Mr. Lan specializes in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and international investments, establishing himself as one of China's most highly reputed practitioners in outbound transactions
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On February 14, 2025, the winners of the China Law & Practice Awards 2024 were officially announced. Han Kun claimed two awards, including Capital Markets Firm of the Year.Winner: Capital Markets Firm of the Year - ChinaHonorable Mention: TMT Firm of the Year - ChinaHan Kun is a leading PRC law firm for capital markets
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On February 17, 2025, Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) announced its newly updated Panel of Arbitrators, effective from February 21, 2025. Five Han Kun partners, Mr. Xianglin Chen, Mr. Baofu Li, Mr. Jianhui Li, Mr. Wei Sun, and Ms. Ping Xu (in alphabetical order by surname), were appointed as arbitrators of the SCIA for the new term.Xianglin ChenPractice Areas: Corporate Law, Contract Law, Product Quality Law, Foreign InvestmentProfile: Mr
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The world's leading legal directory The Legal 500 recently published The Legal 500: Joint Ventures Comparative Guide (the "Guide"). Han Kun was invited to be the exclusive contributor of the China chapter of the Guide. The authors include Gloria Xu, Qiongxing Wang and Ni Li.This Guide compiles legal insights into joint ventures in major jurisdictions around the world
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On February 14, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 China Top 15 Lawyers - Investment Dispute Resolution". The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional investment dispute resolution lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Jing Liu was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Ms. Jing Liu mainly practices in the field of commercial dispute resolution and has extensive experience in investment disputes
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On February 13, 2025, Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal directory, recently released its Chambers Global Legal Guide 2025 rankings, which identify top lawyers and law firms across the world. This year, the guide recognizes nine Han Kun practice areas and 21 firm lawyers
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Recently, World Trademark Review, an authoritative legal directory in the IP sector, released its "2025 WTR 1000 – the World's Leading Trademark Professionals", in which Han Kun was, for the fourth time since 2021, identified as an Enforcement and Litigation China Firm of the Year and a Prosecution and Strategy China Firm of the Year
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January 28, 2025 — Henan Lingrui Pharma Co., Ltd. ("Lingrui Pharma", 600285.SH) announced its plan to acquire a 90% shareholding in YinGu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("YinGu Pharma"), with a total acquisition price of RMB 704 million. Upon completion of the transaction, YinGu Pharma will become a controlled subsidiary of Lingrui Pharma
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Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Peter Pang has recently joined the firm. The addition will further enhance Han Kun's international capital markets capabilities.Peter focuses his practice on international capital markets and represents corporates, investment banks, and other institutions in a broad spectrum of legal matters. He is a trusted advisor of corporate clients on complex capital markets transactions throughout their various growth stages, covering U.S
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On January 19, 2025, GRCD China officially announced the final list of awardees for the "2024 GRCD China Overseas Lawyer of the Year" recognition, honoring outstanding lawyers active in the field of corporate overseas expansion. Han Kun Partner Sun Wei was named to the list.Mr. Sun Wei specializes in commercial litigation and arbitration, cross-border dispute resolution, and banking and finance
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Recently, Han Kun Law Offices acted as data compliance consultant to Desay SV (stock code: 002920) in successfully assisting the company to pass the Compliance Management Systems certification audit of the British Standards Institution (BSI), an internationally recognized certification body, and obtain ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems certification, recognized by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
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Han Kun has provided legal services in connection with MINISO Group Holding Limited's ("MINISO Group", Stock Code: NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) US$550 million equity linked securities offering as the PRC counsel to the joint lead managers. This transaction marks the first equity-linked securities offering distributed solely issued under Regulation S and the first with a concurrent call spread transaction for a company with a dual primary listing in the U.S. and Hong Kong
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On January 22, 2025, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Blue Ribbon 2024 (China): Highly Recommended 15 for Private Equity and Venture Capital" to recognize lawyers who have achieved outstanding success in key and prominent areas of the local legal services market over the past year. Han Kun partner Ms. Xiayi (Clara) Liu was named to the list.Ms. Liu began her legal career in 2010 and is a partner at Han Kun