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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 ...

China Business Law Journal recently published its 2021 list of elite lawyers ("The A-List 2021"). The 200 elite lawyers on the A-List comprise 100 practitioners of Chinese law and 100 international lawyers committed to China-related businesses. They have been widely recognized as authoritative for their outstanding performance in China-related practice, and have impressed their clients with unique legal expertise. Han Kun partners Ms. Rong Fang and Ms ...

Recently, the well-known magazine China Law & Practice published a featured 2021 PE/VC annual review article: "The Dawning of a New Era: China's PE/VC Sector in 2021", co-authored by Han Kun partners Zaiguang Lu and Charles Wu of Han Kun's associated law firm. This is the third consecutive year the two partners have been invited by the magazine to prepare an annual review of the PRC's PE/VC sector ...

Recently, Han Kun partner Charles Li was recognized among ALB Dealmakers of Asia 2021, released by Asian Legal Business ("ALB"). This is the second time for Mr. Li to receive the honor following his being named in ALB's 2020 rankings. Mr. Li specializes in PRC and non-PRC listings and restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investment, foreign investment, and intellectual property protection ...

Recently, Asia IP, a renowned intellectual property directory in Asia, has announced the 2021 ranking of its Top 100 China IP Experts. Han Kun partner Lili Wu was honored in the ranking, owing to her years of diligent and outstanding achievements in the IP domain and having earned accolades and recommendations from high-profile Chinese and international clients ...

The world's leading legal directory Chambers and Partners recently published its first Technology M&A Global Practice Guide (2022) (the "Guide"). Han Kun exclusively contributed the Law and Practice part of the Guide's China chapter. The contributors include Sean Li, Shijia Li, Shiye Yuan, Angus Xie, Kevin Duan, and Will Huang ...

On January 12, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, the world's renowned legal media publisher, released its 2022 rankings of Asia Pacific law firms. The rankings honor Han Kun by highly recommending 50 lawyers and 18 practice areas; 7 practice areas were recognized as "Tier 1", the highest designation ...

On January 12, 2022, Chambers and Partners, the world's foremost legal media publisher, released its inaugural Chambers Greater China Region Guide (2022), highly recommending 11 Han Kun practice areas and 19 Han Kun lawyers ...