China
On September 19, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "Client Choice: Top 15 Fintech Lawyers 2025" list, spotlighting 15 exceptional fintech lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun lawyer Mr. Xun Li was named to the list.Reasons for Selection: Mr. Xun Li performs outstandingly in areas such as fintech, financial regulatory compliance, banking and finance, data protection, and ESG
Alabama, USA
Bradley has been recognized with the “Exceptional Service Award” by the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Death Penalty Representation Project for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to excellence in capital defense. The firm was nominated for its service to death row prisoners and was presented with the award at the project’s annual Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event on September 18
China
Recently, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), a world-leading legal directory owned by Thomson Reuters, unveiled its Hong Kong Rising Stars 2025 list, which spotlights Hong Kong's most promising next generation of standout lawyers. Allen Zhang a partner with Han Kun Law Offices LLP (Han Kun Hong Kong) was named to the list, owing to his exceptional performance in this region.Mr. Zhang has been focused on the debt capital markets practice for more than ten years. Mr
England
Shoosmiths today announces that employment law expert Harry Abrams has joined the firm’s partnership in London. His recruitment bolsters the team’s offering particularly across the technology, life science and luxury retail sector.Harry joins from JMW Solicitors where his practice focused on advising scale up companies and established corporates
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce 22 of the firm’s Texas attorneys have been selected to the 2025 editions of Texas Super Lawyers and Texas Rising Stars.
The following 15 attorneys are recognized in the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list:
James A. Collura Jr. (Houston, Business Litigation)
Jeffrey S. Davis (Houston, Civil Litigation: Defense)
Ian P. Faria (Houston, Construction Litigation)
Stephen M. Fernelius (Houston, PI General: Defense)
Robert H
Germany
A Cologne-based team led by Dr. Pär Johansson legally advised GIATA, a portfolio company of ODEWALD KMU, on the acquisition of AI company SMARTSEER GmbH. GIATA is a leading travel technology provider specializing in the normalization, management, and distribution of travel offers and hotel content
Germany
With a Cologne-based team led by Dr. Pär Johansson, HEUKING legally advised Social Recruiting Beteiligungs GmbH, a portfolio company of a fund advised by Odewald KMU, on the acquisition of High Office IT GmbH. High Office IT GmbH specializes in digital recruiting and acts as an outsourced recruiting department for employers. The company designs tailored recruiting campaigns, produces employer-branding videos and recruiting films, and uses innovative application processes
Germany
A Cologne-based team led by HEUKING Partners Dr. Alexander Jüngst and Dr. Thorsten Kuthe legally advised Vectron Systems AG on the sale of all shares in acardo group AG to Verve Group. The transaction was performed via a structured bidding process and is consistent with Vectron’s strategic realignment following the majority acquisition by US-based Shift4
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Jonathan Kolodziej was quoted in American Banker and National Mortgage News on how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been effectively neutralized by the Trump administration. Under Acting Director Russell Vought, the CFPB has been subjected to a near-daily onslaught of reversals of rules, regulations and enforcement actions that were issued by former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra during the Biden administration
Ukraine
Asters acts as legal advisor to Riverside Development Ltd., the developer of the New Podil project implemented in partnership with Saga Development and Perfect Group.The team successfully represented the client's interests and ensured the protection of its legal position in a number of court disputes and corporate proceedings related to the implementation of the New Podil project.As a result, the parties reached a balanced agreement and settled the case to their mutual benefit
China
Han Kun Law Offices, as the PRC legal counsel to the sponsors, provided PRC legal services for the initial public offering and listing of 160 Health International Limited ("160 Health", Stock Code: 2656.HK) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Bermuda
Bermuda’s blockchain edge: redefining global digital asset regulation
Q: Steven, can you tell us a bit about your background and what drew you into crypto?
A: I started my legal career in London, later qualifying in New York. I moved to Bermuda in 2008, initially for personal reasons but stayed for the career opportunities. My legal background and experience is as a corporate M&A lawyer with a focus on international structuring, but with a technology focus
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorneys Hillary Campbell and Jonathan Kolodziej were honored in the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2025 NextGen 50 list. The special one-time list recognizes rising young leaders in key industries from across the Magic City, including law, banking/finance, real estate, retail, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, education and more
England
Shoosmiths today announces that it has become a Full Member of Legal Charter 1.5, joining over a dozen leading commercial law firms across the UK to collaborate on the complex management challenges around accelerating the industry’s response to climate change
China
Han Kun Law Offices represented Hang Feng Technology Innovation Co., Ltd (NASDAQ: FOFO), as PRC and Hong Kong counsel to the issuer, in connection with the initial public offering and listing of its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.Hang Feng Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. is a Hong Kong-based company that provides comprehensive corporate management consulting solutions alongside specialized asset management services tailored to diverse client needs
West Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that partner Bryce J. Hunter recently was named to the 2025 “Leaders in the Law” list by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
“Leaders in the Law” is Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s signature event, honoring an annual class of lawyers who are setting the standard for other lawyers
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Alex Thrasher, an associate in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been named to the Alabama Associated General Contractors’ (AGC) 2025 “40 Under 40” in Construction list. Honorees were recognized at an awards event on September 11.
The list, published by Alabama AGC and Business Alabama, recognizes outstanding up-and-coming members of Alabama’s construction community
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Stephanie Kane was named to the 2025 list of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Notable Real Estate/Land Use Attorneys.
The list recognizes attorneys with deep knowledge in their industry and exceptional work ethic who consistently achieve successful outcomes for their clients. Honorees must have earned widespread respect within their practice groups, as well as from other colleagues, through leadership, integrity and humility
California, USA
Shareholder Lauren Spahn has been featured in Nashville Business Journal as an honoree of the 40 Under 40 award.
“Most people think I go to a lot of concerts and parties and get to hang out with the rock stars. In reality, while I may go to some concerts and parties, I am really the person behind the scenes, working behind a computer all day and handling the contracts, documents, negotiations, etc., so that the concerts can actually happen
China
On September 12, 2025, Asian Legal Business (ALB) held an awards ceremony for the Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2025 in Hong Kong. The Han Kun-advised deal "HSBC's First Digitally Native Corporate Bond Offering on HSBC Orion" was awarded "Debt Market Deal of the Year".The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards, an annual celebration of legal excellence in Hong Kong, has come to its 24th year
China
On September 11, 2025, IFLR1000, the world-renowned legal directory, published its IFLR1000 China Regional Rankings 2025/26. Han Kun was recognized in the Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong rankings for its outstanding market performance and comprehensive strengths, and 16 Han Kun lawyers were recommended
China
On September 11, 2025, IFLR1000, the world-renowned legal directory, published its 2025/2026 annual rankings of law firms and lawyers in Hong Kong SAR (IFLR1000 35th edition). Owing to the firm's stellar service performance and comprehensive strengths, eight Han Kun Hong Kong lawyers were highly recommended this year along with three practice areas
California, USA
Buchalter attorneys Jason Goldstein, Harry Chamberlain, Robert McWhorter, and Jarrett Osborne-Revis, together with CMA General Counsel Robert Finlay of Wright, Finlay & Zak, are representing the California Mortgage Association, California Credit Union League, United Trustees Association, and several businesses and individuals in a lawsuit challenging portions of Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130)
China
On September 10, 2025, Law.com International, a globally renowned legal directory, announced the winners of its 2025 Asia Legal Awards at a ceremony hosted in Singapore. Han Kun won two awards:Data Privacy Lawyer of the Year – Kevin DuanPrivate Equity Lawyer of the Year – Shuting QiMr
China
Recently, the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, in collaboration with Han Kun Law Offices, jointly compiled and released the "Common Knowledge of Singapore Law" handbook, providing authoritative and practical legal information guidance for Chinese citizens and tourists in Singapore. Though small in size, Singapore is renowned for its excellent environment and well-maintained social order, largely due to its strict legal system and numerous regulations