Press Releases

On January 9, 2026, CLECSS announced the list of "CLECSS x HerGrowth Most Influential Women Lawyers Award 2025", aiming to recognize the significant contributions of women lawyers in the legal field.  Han Kun partner Lili Wu was honored on the list and received the top award, the "Diamond Award".Ms. Lili Wu is a partner at Han Kun Law Offices ...

Recently, Universal Energy successfully completed an RMB-denominated syndicated financing for its Mezgilder Qushteri 100MW wind power project in Kazakhstan.  The syndicate was jointly arranged by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, Shanghai Municipal Branch, and Bank of China Limited Shanghai Branch, with the introduction of export buyer's credit insurance provided by Sinosure ...

Han Kun Law Offices and Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") acted as the PRC legal advisor and Hong Kong legal advisor, respectively, to the sole sponsor and the underwriters, in connection with the listing of H shares of Yunnan Jinxun Resources Co., Ltd. ("Jinxun Resources", Stock Code: 3636.HK) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and the public offering in Hong Kong and the Regulation S offering in aggregate of 36,765,600 H shares ...

HEUKING legally advised LAVA ENERGY GmbH (LAVA ENERGY) comprehensively on the acquisition of a nationwide portfolio of energy plants from GETEC Group. The transaction was led by Dr. Rainer Herschlein and Dr. Emanuel Teichmann. By acquiring the portfolio, LAVA ENERGY is further broadening its capabilities as an integrated energy partner for industrial and commercial customers ...

Kudun and Partners is acting as legal counsel for TTCL Public Company Limited, a long established public listed Thai engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor—best known for delivering large-scale industrial infrastructure projects in Thailand and overseas such as Ethane Cracker Project, Laos Green Hydrogen Valley and Myanmar LNG-to-Power Project—in connection with the filing of its business rehabilitation petition under the Thai Bankruptcy Act, which was succes

Asters is pleased to announce the promotion of Senior Associate Olena Kozhokar to Counsel in the Intellectual Property team, effective 1 January 2026.Olena's practice focuses on IP rights enforcement, data protection, and advertising matters. She also advises on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance and internal investigations issues ...

On January 8, 2026, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 Client Choice: Top 15 Debt Restructuring Lawyers".  The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional Debt Restructuring lawyers in mainland China.  Han Kun lawyer Mr. Yao Zhang was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Mr ...

Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong"), as international legal counsel to the issuer, advised Nan'an Development Investment Group Co., Ltd. ("Nan'an Development Investment Group") on English law and Hong Kong law for the issuance of RMB 1.05 billion, three-year dim sum bonds.The three-year, RMB 1 ...

California rolled back cannabis tax, but LA businesses say they’re still struggling By: Jordan Rynning “Federal rescheduling would open up opportunities for medical research and new funding streams that are currently unavailable, Bitan told LAist. The rescheduling would mean that there is a medical purpose for cannabis, Bitan added, promoting research for things like cancer, epilepsy, PTSD or anxiety ...

Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Joseph C. Unger was elected as Member of the law firm effective January 1, 2026. Unger’s practice focuses on corporate, transactional, environmental, and energy law. He represents clients of all sizes in a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including complex transactions ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – January 5, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder LLP announced today the launch of its Israel practice group, a multidisciplinary initiative designed to support Israeli individuals and companies doing business in the U.S. The formalization of the practice reflects the firm’s deep-rooted, decades-long commitment to Israel and the Jewish community, as well as its extensive experience advising Israeli clients across a broad range of industries ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s Tampa attorneys have been named to the list of Tampa Magazine’s Top Lawyers ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Dallas partner Shae Armstrong has been named to EB5 Investors Magazine’s 2025 “Top 15 Corporate Attorneys” list. This list recognizes attorneys who primarily draft offering documents for EB-5 financing. Honorees were selected through a community-wide nomination and voting process, along with editorial input, and were evaluated based on industry experience, track record and reputation. Mr ...

As the new year begins, Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce the 2026 promotion of new partners ...

On December 31, 2025, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Stellar Accolade 2025" to recognize lawyers who have achieved outstanding success in their respective practice areas.  21 Han Kun lawyers were named to the list ...

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 23,975,200 H shares in aggregate, and the listing of H Shares of, Beijing 51WORLD Digital Twin Technology Co., Ltd. ("51WORLD", stock code: 06651.HK) on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Han Kun Hong Kong served as lead counsel for drafting the prospectus ...

On December 26, 2025, Wolters Kluwer officially announced its 2025 "Excellent Content Contribution Awards" winners, aiming to recognize and thank outstanding industry experts for their dedicated contributions this year.  Han Kun partner Mr. Wei (Vincent) Sun was awarded the "Master Craftsmanship Award" for his high-quality legal services and distinctive contributions, while partner Mr. Wei Quan received the "Brilliant Writing Award" for his outstanding skills and talent in legal writing ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that five of the firm’s attorneys have been elected to serve in leadership roles with the Birmingham Bar Association (BBA) Young Lawyers Section (YLS) for the 2026 term. Birmingham associate Carmen E. Weite, previously serving as secretary-treasurer, was appointed a member at large of the YLS. Mason Kruse and Riley McDaniel were reelected to another term on the committee ...

Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in S&P Global discussing how regulation and supervision will work in practice, not just what the rules say on paper. Banks could once again face pressure to show they are not unfairly cutting off services to certain customers or industries. Although the original rule never went into effect, regulators may revive the same concept in a new form ...

On December 26, 2025, the Lanzhou Intermediate People's Court (the "Lanzhou Intermediate Court") ruled to approve the reorganization plan and to terminate the reorganization procedures for Gansu Yatai Industrial Development Co., Ltd. ("*ST Yatai", stock code: 000691.SZ).Acting as an administrator member for *ST Yatai, Han Kun was deeply involved in the entire process of *ST Yatai's pre-reorganization and reorganization ...

Buchalter is pleased to announce that Shareholders Dylan Metzner and Rajesh Kukreja have been recognized in 5280 Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2026 list. This annual list is developed through a rigorous peer-review process and in-depth editorial research and highlights Denver’s most respected attorneys. Congratulations to Dylan and Rajesh! To view the Top Lawyers list as published by 5280, click here ...

Recently, Acclime Holdings Limited ("Acclime") and its shareholders entered into a transaction agreement with private equity firm Warburg Pincus regarding an equity investment in Acclime.  The transaction was signed on December 17, 2025, and is currently subject to regulatory approvals, with closing expected to occur in the second quarter of 2026 ...

Recently, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a leading legal magazine under Thomson Reuters, officially released its 'Dealmakers of Asia 2025' and 'Litigators of Asia 2025' lists.  Due to their outstanding performance and high client satisfaction, Han Kun partner Wei (David) Li was recognized as a Dealmaker of Asia, while partners Wei (Vincent) Sun, Feng Ye, and Dong Zhang were recognized as Litigators of Asia.Mr ...

Deka Immobilien has acquired the “Gerling Garden” office and hotel complex in central Cologne on behalf of its public real estate fund Deka-Immobilien Europa from a joint venture between Quantum and PROXIMUS. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. A HEUKING team led by Dr. Henrik Lay legally advised Deka Immobilien on the tax aspects of the transaction ...

A HEUKING team led by M&A lawyers Boris Dürr and Marcel Greubel has advised Solarpark Blautal GmbH (“SPB”) on the sale of its 90% stake in stock-listed centrotherm international AG (“centrotherm”) to private equity Investor Ardian. Ardian acquired the majority stake in centrotherm via Ardian Semiconductor, an innovative private equity platform focused on investments in the semiconductor industry ...