Press Releases

On April 18, 2022, with the approval of Hainan Provincial Department of Justice, the Haikou office of Han Kun Law Offices was officially opened. Han Kun's Haikou office will further meet the growing demand in the Hainan Free Trade Port for a legal-based business environment and for legal professionals able to provide high-quality foreign-related services ...

On April 14, 2022, Legalband announced its list of winners at the 2022 China Law Awards. Han Kun was awarded "PE&VC Law Firm of the Year" and "TMT Law Firm of the Year". PE & VC Law Firm of the Year: Reasons for the award: Han Kun has become a leading player in the market, showing unparalleled insights and exceptional performance in handling heavyweight projects ...

CLECSS recently announced Han Kun partner Hong Huang has been named as one of the CLECSS Top Ten Outstanding Young Lawyers for 2022. Ms. Huang specializes in the areas of venture capital and private equity, offshore securities offerings and restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions. Ms ...

Han Kun is pleased to announce that Ms. Shuting Qi has recently joined the firm. She has extensive experience in private equity and venture capital investment, mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment and general corporate matters. Ms. Qi's joining the firm will further strengthen Han Kun's capabilities in private equity and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Qi will be primarily based in Han Kun's Shanghai office. Before joining Han Kun, Ms ...

Han Kun Law Offices("Han Kun") is pleased to announce that Mr. Jianhui Li has recently joined the firm, enhancing the firm's practice capabilities in South China. Mr. Li started his career in 1993 and has nearly 30 years of experience as a legal professional. Prior to joining Han Kun, Mr. Li was a partner at two renowned PRC law firms ...

On March 21, 2022, Asian Legal Business (ALB) released its 2022 list of the ALB China Top 15 Capital Markets Lawyers. Han Kun partner Yang Chen was named to the list for her exceptional performance. Ms. Chen specializes in securities offerings, corporate matters, and contracts. She has gained extensive experience in IPOs, stock dividends, and convertible corporate bonds. Ms ...

Recently, FOF Weekly announced its China Investment Institutions 2021 rankings, which were developed in reference to public data, FOF Weekly's research data, and institutional research findings. Han Kun was recognized among the "Top 10 Service Agencies of the Year". The ranking is a result of FOF Weekly's full-scope research throughout China's equity investment industry, aiming to identify leading institutions with the greatest business acumen under the new environment in the industry ...

China Business Law Journal recently published its 2022 list of Rising Stars in China's legal market ("Rising Stars 2022"). The 80 elite lawyers listed, aged 40 or under, comprise 60 practitioners from PRC law firms and 20 from international law firms engaged in China-related practice. These early-achieving lawyers have already impressed their clients and peers with their precise legal expertise, astute business acumen, professionalism, and strong sense of ethics ...

Han Kun's Hong Kong associated law firm advised Zhejiang Tianzihu Industry Investment Co., Ltd. as its international legal advisor on its issuance of U.S. credit enhanced bonds. The listing of the bonds with the benefit of an irrevocable standby letter of credit issued by Bank of Ningbo Huzhou Branch on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 5045) commenced on 16 March 2022 ...

Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC counsel to NIO Inc. on its listing by way of introduction on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. NIO Inc., a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, is committed to creating the most worry-free and convenient experience for its users through continuous innovation ...

The Legal 500, the world-renowned legal media, recently published its 2022 Country Comparative Guides. Each country chapter of the Guides is written in an easy-to-use Q&A format by a renowned firm within the specified legal practice area. Han Kun Law Offices exclusively contributed the China chapter of the Country Comparative Guides for Banking & Finance, and the contributors include Han Kun partner Tiecheng Yang with his team members Ting Zheng and Raymond Yan ...

Recently, World Trademark Review, an authoritative legal directory in the IP sector, released its 2022 WTR 1000 rankings, in which Han Kun was again identified as an Enforcement and Litigation China Firm of the Year and a Prosecution and Strategy China Firm of the Year ...

On March 1, 2022, DAWKINS, a professional legal rating agency, officially announced the lists of "Top Ranked Law Firms" and "Top Ranked Lawyers" in its 2022 A Client's Guide. Han Kun Law Offices made the list in 10 areas, in which the firm was recognized as Band 1 for eight areas, including: overseas listing, fund formation and compliance, private equity, venture capital, healthcare, consumption, high-tech, and new economy, and 11 lawyers were ranked/highly recommended ...

On March 7, 2022, well-known legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2022 Client Choice: Top 15 Versatile Litigation Practitioners". Han Kun partner Xianglin Chen was named to the list. Reasons for selection: Having graduated from top law schools in both China and the U.S., Mr. Chen has profound theoretical expertise and years of practical experience in dispute resolution ...

On March 7, 2022, well-known legal directory LEGALBAND named Han Kun partner Ying (Gloria) Xu as one of its "2022 Client Choice: Top 15 Female Lawyers". Reasons for selection: Ms. Xu has shown standout expertise and in-depth experience in handling domestic and cross-border transactions in private equity investments and financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and IPOs, and is adept in advising on complicated investment, financing, and M&A transactions ...

Han Kun is pleased to announce that Ms. Juexi (Jessie) Liu has recently joined the firm. She has extensive experience in venture capital and private equity investment, mergers and acquisitions, and foreign direct investment. The addition of Ms. Liu to the firm will further strengthen Han Kun's overall capabilities. Ms. Liu started her legal career in 2002 ...

On February 24, 2022, the 15th annual China Law & Practice Awards ceremony was held in Beijing. Han Kun was among the biggest winners and claimed the following six heavyweight awards, including "China Firm of the Year", one of the Grand Prix Awards of the ceremony, in recognition of the firm's exceptional capabilities and leading position in the legal market ...

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 ...

Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal directory, recently released its Chambers Global Practice Guide 2022 and a ranking of global law firms and lawyers. The guide recognizes 5 Han Kun practice areas and 9 of the firm's lawyers. Ranked practices: Aviation: Finance Capital Markets: Hong Kong and Overseas Issuances Corporate/M&A International & Cross-Border Transactions Dispute Resolution "Han Kun is very professional and experienced in cross-border situations ...

Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal directory, recently released its Chambers Global Practice Guide 2022 and a ranking of global law firms and lawyers. The guide recognizes 5 Han Kun practice areas and 9 of the firm's lawyers. Ranked practices: Aviation: Finance Capital Markets: Hong Kong and Overseas Issuances Corporate/M&A International & Cross-Border Transactions Dispute Resolution "Han Kun is very professional and experienced in cross-border situations ...

Chambers and Partners has recently announced its nominees for the Chambers Asia Pacific & Greater China Region Awards 2022. Han Kun has been nominated for the awards of "China (PRC Firms) Corporate & Finance Law Firm of the Year" and "China (PRC Firms) Client Service Award of the Year". Besides these nominations, the Chambers Greater China Region 2022 guide and Chambers FinTech 2022 guide highlight 12 Han Kun practice areas and 19 lawyers ...

Han Kun is pleased to announce that Ms. Pei Zhao has recently joined the firm. She has years of experience in fund formation and operation, and related areas. The addition of her to the firm will further enhance Han Kun's investment fund practice capabilities. Ms. Zhao will be primarily based in Han Kun's Beijing office. Ms. Zhao has over ten years of experience in fund formation and fund investment-related areas ...

Recently, IFLR revealed its shortlist for the 2022 IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards (IFLR APAC Awards 2022), in which Han Kun has been nominated in the following three categories based on the firm's excellent performance over the past year: ■ China – Equity capital markets firm of the year ■ China – Corporate firm of the year ■ Equity deal of the year – JD Logistics IPO The IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards, the annually awarded honors with internationally recognized authority, celebrate the region's

Han Kun is pleased to welcome to the firm Mr. Aaron Gu, a legal expert in the life sciences and healthcare sector. Mr. Gu has for years been committed to advising market participants in the life sciences, biopharmaceutical, medical and healthcare industries, and is well-experienced in these fields. Mr. Gu will be primarily based in Han Kun's Shanghai office. Mr ...

Recently, the Private Equity Association of Shanghai ("PEAS") published the PEAS 2021 Equity Investment List. Han Kun is among those listed and has been named "Best Legal Counsel". PEAS publised the list by actively implementing the spirit of the 19th CPC National Congress, positively giving full play to function of capital to connect with the real economy and upholding the concept of supporting Shanghai to develop into an international financial center ...