Press Releases

Han Kun Law Offices has provided legal services in connection with ANE (Cayman) Inc.'s (Stock Code: 9956) listing and public offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as the PRC counsel to the joint sponsors and the underwriters ...

Han Kun has advised leading SaaS-based group catering technology company Meican on its US$ 100 million Series E financing from Centurium Capital. Founded in 2011, Meican assists its clients in improving employee catering experiences and management efficiency. Meican also offers a SaaS-based group catering platform with a diversified supply chain for the industry ...

On November 4, 2021, LEGALBAND, a well-known legal directory, published its Top 15 National Defense and Military Industry Lawyers 2021. Han Kun lawyer Ms. Yipu Li was named in the ranking. Reasons for selection: Ms. Li has long-term and extensive experience in the field of national defense and military industry. She continuously expands the scope of her services and deepens her expertise in different fields in this area ...

On October 26, 2021, Asian Legal Business (ALB) released the shortlist for its ALB China Regional Law Awards 2021: The Coastal Areas (i.e., Liaoning, Hebei, Tianjin, Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan). The awards are grouped into two categories – Local (practitioners headquartered in the Coastal Areas) and Non-local (practitioners headquartered in other provinces with branches/offices in the Coastal Areas) ...

On October 22, 2021, Zero2IPO Group announced its "China Equity Investment Awards 2021". Han Kun was honored as the "Most Active Legal Counsel Institutions for VC/PE Fund Investment in China" and as one of the "Top 10 Legal Counsel Institutions for (VC/PE supported) Overseas IPO of Chinese Companies." The awards recognize Han Kun's exceptional accomplishments and comprehensive strengths over the past year ...

On October 21, 2021, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "ALB China Regional Law Awards 2021: The Yangtze River Delta". The awards identify leading law firms for their practices in regional markets and consist of two categories: law firms based in the Yangtze River Delta region and those not headquartered in the region. Han Kun was awarded for its exceptional performance in the Yangtze River Delta region ...

On October 20, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), the world's leading legal magazine under Thomson Reuters, released its 2021 ranking of China's Top Female Lawyers. The list highlights 15 female lawyers in mainland China who have delivered high-quality work in their legal space and earned accolades from their clients. Han Kun lawyer Ms. Yin Ge is among them. Ms. Ge obtained a Master of Laws degree from Wuhan University and an LL.M. with honors from Cornell University ...

Recently, Who's Who Legal ("WWL"), an international legal journal, has announced its 2021 list of global outstanding commercial litigators. Han Kun partner Eric Liu was named to the list. Who's Who Legal ("WWL"), established in 1996, is a journal under the legal media outlet Law Business Research Limited. Through its research, WWL presents awards each year to the most exceptional legal professionals ...

On October 18, 2021, Goldman Sachs announced that the China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC") had approved Goldman Sachs' acquisition of equity held by Beijing Gao Hua Securities Co., Ltd. ("Gao Hua Securities") in Goldman Sachs Gao Hua Securities Co., Ltd. ("Goldman Sachs Gao Hua"), making Goldman Sachs the sole shareholder of Goldman Sachs Gao Hua. Goldman Sachs Gao Hua, established in 2004, was a joint venture invested in by Gao Hua Securities and Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC ...

The world's leading legal directory Chambers and Partners recently published its Shareholders' Rights & Shareholder Activism 2021 Global Practice Guide (the "Guide"). Han Kun's corporate compliance and commercial dispute resolution practice groups exclusively contributed. This year's contributors include David Tang, Michelle Gon, Jun Li, and Denning Jin ...

Han Kun Law Offices advised and acted as PRC counsel to the company in connection with the global offering and listing of Abbisko Cayman Limited ("Abbisko", Stock Code: 2256) on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. This is yet another landmark project Han Kun has recently advised on in the biotechnology industry in relation to listing under Chapter 18A of the Hong Kong Listing Rules ...

Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Ms. Ellen Mao has recently joined the firm, further strengthening Han Kun's capabilities in the area of asset management. She will mainly be based in the firm's Shanghai office. Ellen has 16 years of experience working in the asset management industry ...

Han Kun partner Charles Li has recently been recognized among IFLR Asia Best Lawyers 2021, published by International Financial Law Review (IFLR). This is the second time for IFLR to rank Mr. Li among Asia's best lawyers after he was recognized in IFLR Asia Best Lawyers 2020. The list is intended to recognize the top individual legal practitioners who have received the highest and most consistent praise from their peers and clients ...

The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its tenth edition of The Asset Management Review. Han Kun partners Ms. Huaying (Daisy) Qi and Ms. Lin Zhou authored the China chapter. Han Kun has contributed to many topics in The Law Reviews in the past. Other members of Han Kun's investment fund and asset management team also contributed to the writing of the China chapter ...

On September 30, 2021, Asialaw officially announced the winners of the Asialaw Awards 2021 at a virtual ceremony. Han Kun won awards in multiple categories at the event, owing to the firm's outstanding performance and comprehensive professional strengths: 1. Corporate and M&A Firm of the Year 2. Technology and Telecommunications Firm of the Year 3 ...

The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research (LBR) recently published its fifth edition of The Healthcare Law Review (2021). Han Kun was invited to author the China chapter of the book for the fifth consecutive year, the firm is the only PRC-headquartered law firm to contribute to the book. Han Kun partners Mr. Min Zhu, Mr. Aaron Zhou and Ms. Li Zhang participated in writing the book. Han Kun counsel Ms. Lynn Wang has also contributed to the writing of the chapter ...

Han Kun Law Offices has provided legal services in connection with Broncus Holdings Corporation's (Stock Code: 2216) listing and public offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as the PRC counsel to the joint sponsors and the underwriters. Broncus is a medical device company focused on the development of interventional pulmonology products ...

On September 23, 2021, LEGALBAND, a well-known legal directory, released the "LEGALBAND 2021 China 30 Under 30 List", aiming to recognize 30 outstanding young lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun lawyer Mr. Li Qian was named to the list. Reasons for Listing: Mr. Li has extensive practical experience in areas such as domestic and overseas listings, investment and financing, and mergers and acquisitions and has led in advising on many large and highly influential transactions. Mr ...

On September 23, 2021, LEGALBAND, a well-known legal directory, released the "LEGALBAND 2021 China 30 Under 30 List" , aiming to recognize 30 outstanding young lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun lawyer Mr. Shi Da was named to the list. Reasons for Listing: Mr. Shi has practiced competition law for many years. He has been recognized and awarded by many well-known legal media and is one of the fastest-growing young partners in the firm. Mr ...

On September 22, Asian Legal Business (ALB) released the ALB M&A Rankings 2021. Han Kun has again been ranked as a Tier 1 PRC Law Firm based on the firm's exceptional performance in providing M&A legal services. This marks the eighth consecutive year for Han Kun to be ranked as Tier 1 in M&A. ALB is one of the most influential international legal media organizations, providing leading legal information and rankings ...

On September 17, Asialaw released its Asialaw Profiles 2022 directory for law firms and lawyers in the Asia-Pacific region. Han Kun was ranked in 15 industries/practice areas, multiple Han Kun partners were recognized as Leading Lawyers ...

On September 5, 2021, the 2021 Global PE Forum was successfully held in Beijing, at which there was announced the 2020-2021 winners of the Chinese PE/VC Industry Selection, jointly developed by the organizing committee of the Global PE Forum, Caixin Insight, and various local associations ...

On September 1, the world-renowned legal directory, IFLR1000, published its IFLR1000 China Regional Rankings 2022 (2nd edition). Han Kun was recognized in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong rankings for its outstanding market performance and comprehensive strengths ...

Global Legal Insights - Fintech 2021, 3rd Edition (the "Report"), compiled by Global Legal Group, was recently published. Mr. Wan Jun, a partner with the firm and a co-author of the 2020 edition of the Report, was again invited to exclusively contribute the China chapter of the Report. Han Kun lawyers Mr. Li Xun and Ms. Li Ye also contributed to the writing of the chapter ...

On August 25, the world-renowned legal directory, IFLR1000, published its 2022 annual rankings of law firms and lawyers (the 31st edition). Eight Han Kun practice areas and 19 Han Kun lawyers were highly recommended this year. Five practice areas were ranked Tier 1 ...