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On November 29, 2018, Chambers & Partners, the world's foremost legal media publisher, released its Chambers FinTech Guide 2019, which features rankings for four professional services in 22 jurisdictions in the sector. Han Kun is among the three law firms featured in the Spotlight Table for fintech-related legal services in China
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36Kr recently released its WISE2018 Third-Party Organization Influencers List following a 2018 review of the new economy. Han Kun was ranked as one of the "Top 5 Most Influential Legal Service Providers in Venture Capital and Private Equity". 36Kr prepared the WISE2018 Third-party Organization Influencers List through data and questionnaire research for the period from January 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. Comprehensive scores were derived based on the data of A-share, Hong Kong and U.S
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Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to the joint bookrunners on TuanChe Limited's U.S. initial public offering and listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "TC." TuanChe Limited is a leading omni-channel automotive marketplace in China
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Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to the joint bookrunners on Weidai Ltd.'s U.S. initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WEI). Weidai Ltd. is a leading auto-backed loan and internet finance information service provider in China
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Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to CNFinance Holdings Limited (NYSE: CNF) on its U.S. initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange. CNFinance is a leading home equity loan service provider in China
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The world-renowned legal media publisher, IFLR1000, has recently published firm and lawyer rankings in its 2019 Financial and Corporate Guide. Six Han Kun practice areas and 13 Han Kun lawyers were highly recommended this year. Three practice areas were ranked Tier 1
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Han Kun, as the PRC legal counsel to the issuer, has advised Innovent Biologics, Inc. (Stock Code: 1801) on its global offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Innovent Biologics, Inc. aims to create a world-class China-based biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes high quality drugs that are affordable to ordinary people
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Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Ms. Paula Liu has joined the firm as a partner. Paula works primarily in the firm's Shanghai office. Prior to joining Han Kun Law Offices, Paula has more than thirteen years of experience working at international law firms. Paula worked at Clifford Chance LLP for over 10 years, and later joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP as a partner
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Asialaw Profiles recently released its 2019 Rankings for Asian law firms and lawyers. Han Kun was ranked in 15 industries/practice areas and seven of Han Kun's lawyers were recognized as Leading Lawyers
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Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to the joint bookrunners on CooTek (Cayman) Inc.'s U.S. initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange. CooTek is a leading innovative mobile internet company in China
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Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to Viomi Technology Co., Ltd (NASDAQ: VIOT) on its U.S. initial public offering and listing on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Viomi Technology Co., Ltd is a leading IoT @ Home platform in China
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Asian Legal Business (ALB) recently released the Asian Legal Business 2018 M&A Rankings. 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 fifth consecutive year for Han Kun to be ranked as Tier 1 in M&A. ALB (Asian Legal Business) is one of the most influential international legal media organizations, providing leading legal information and rankings
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Han Kun, as PRC legal counsel to the issuer, advised Meituan Dianping (Stock Code: 3690) on its global offering and listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Meituan Dianping is China's leading e-commerce platform for services, which uses technology to connect consumers and merchants. Meituan Dianping currently owns several well-known brands in China, including Meituan (美团), Dianping (大众点评), Meituan Waimai (美团外卖) and Mobike (摩拜单车)
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On September 13, 2018, the 12th annual China Law & Practice Awards was held in Beijing. Han Kun won the following six awards at the event: 1. Most Innovative Firm of the Year 2. Private Equity & Venture Capital China Firm of the Year 3. TMT Firm of the Year 4. Equity Securities Deal of the Year - IQiyi $2.25B Nasdaq IPO 5. TMT Deal of the Year - Meituan-Dianping's $3.7B investment in Mobike 6
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Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO) on its U.S. initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange. NIO Inc. is a pioneer in China's premium electric vehicle market, and aims to shape a joyful lifestyle by offering premium smart electric vehicles and the ultimate user experience
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On September 7, 2018, Asian Legal Business (ALB) held the awards ceremony for the Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2018 in Hong Kong. The Han Kun-advised deal, "China Literature's IPO," was awarded "Equity 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 17th year
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Han Kun recently represented Everbright Holdings in jointly setting up the RMB 5.1 billion Hunan Everbright Holdings fund of funds with Hunan Caixin Financial Holdings Group Co., Ltd. ("Caixin Financial", which represents the Hunan Emerging Industry Guidance Fund). The fund of funds will focus on investing in emerging industries such as advanced manufacturing, information technology and biomedical science and health in Hunan Province
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Finalists have recently been announced in the Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2018. Han Kun has been shortlisted as "Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year", and six Han Kun-advised deals have been shortlisted for "Deal of the Year". The deals are: 1. Equity Market Deal of the Year - China Literature's IPO 2. Equity Market Deal of the Year - China Unicom's Mixed Ownership Reform 3. Equity Market Deal of the Year - iQIYI's IPO 4
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Han Kun's Hong Kong associated law firm boosts its capital markets practice with the appointment of two partners Ms. Ethle Tang and Ms. Tao Li. Ms. Tang has over 14 years of experience in advising clients on a wide variety of corporate transactions, with a particular emphasis on securities offerings and cross border mergers and acquisitions. Ms
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Mergermarket has recently released the shortlist for its China M&A Awards 2018. Han Kun has been shortlisted for M&A Legal Adviser of the Year and Technology, Media & Telecom M&A Legal Adviser of the Year. Han Kun has extensive experience in M&A and the TMT industry, and has consistently received accolades from authoritative legal ranking organizations, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Asian Legal Business, China Business Law Journal, Asialaw Profiles and China Law & Practice
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China Law & Practice recently announced the finalists for the China Law & Practice Awards 2018. Han Kun was shortlisted in 27 award categories; 1. China Firm of the Year 2. Most Innovative Firm of the Year 3. Capital Markets Firm of the Year 4. Competition Firm of the Year 5. Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year 6. Investment Funds Firm of the Year 7. M&A Firm of the Year 8. Private Equity & Venture Capital Firm of the Year 9. Pro Bono Initiative of the Year 10
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Recently, Mr. James Yong Wang of Han Kun Law Offices was invited by Thomson Reuters' Practical Law Global Guide to author articles to give a general introduction of the regulatory regime over hedge funds and retail funds in China. Practical Law Global Guide invites leading practitioners from different countries and jurisdictions to share their first-hand experiences on investment funds and views on the current status and trends of investment funds in their respective jurisdictions
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Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to Aurora Mobile Limited in its U.S. initial public offering and listing on the NASDAQ Global Market under the stock symbol “JG”. Aurora Mobile Limited is a leading mobile big data solutions provider in China
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ALB released the list of China's Rising Lawyers 2018 on July 20, 2018. 15 ambitious young lawyers across China are spotlighted because of their potential to become the next power players in the legal industry. Their growing record of achievements, coupled with their expanding client portfolio, make a solid case for why they have what it takes to climb to the top. Han Kun Partner Chengyao (Aaron) Zhou is included in this list. Mr. Zhou is a member of the PRC and New York State Bars
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Han Kun recently represented Spiral Exchange in the company's Series Pre-A equity financing round. Spiral Exchange is a crypto exchange established in Hong Kong by experienced quantitative traders, tech entrepreneurs and pioneers in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Han Kun primarily assisted in designing the transaction structure, preparing transaction documents, participating in the negotiation process, and other relevant legal consultation services