Press Releases

The development of Internet technology has deeply penetrated financial models, and the combination of the Internet and finance has spawned an innovative "Internet finance", which is increasingly becoming a supplement to the traditional financial system. However, the rapid development of Internet finance is accompanied by a series of problems ...

The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its Year of 2017 edition of The Transport Finance Law Review. Han Kun partner Ms. Wang Shu and Mr. Zhu Jun authored the China chapter. Han Kun was the only PRC-headquartered law firm invited to contribute to the China chapter. Han Kun associate Ms. Zhang Ling also made contributions to the writing of the article ...

China Law and Practice recently announced the finalists for the China Law & Practice Awards 2017 in association with SSQ. Han Kun was shortlisted in 21 awards: 1. China Firm of the Year (SSQ Grand Prizes) 2. Banking & Finance Firm of the Year 3. Competition Firm of the Year 4. Healthcare & Life Sciences Firm of the Year 5. Intellectual Property Firm of the Year 6. Labor & Employment Firm of the Year 7. M&A Firm of the Year 8. Private Equity & Venture Capital Firm of the Year 9 ...

Finalists have recently been announced in the Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2017. Han Kun has been shortlisted as "PRC Firm, Hong Kong Office of the Year", and two Han Kun-advised deals have been shortlisted for "M&A Deal of the Year". The deals are: 1. M&A Deal of the Year (Midsize) –Wal-Mart Stores - JD.com's Strategic Alliance 2 ...

Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Ms. Lin ZHOU has joined the firm as a salaried partner. Ms. Zhou will work primarily in the firm's Beijing office. With over eight years' experience in fund formation and asset management-related practice, Ms. Zhou focuses on the formation and operation of various types of RMB funds, including venture capital funds, private equity funds, M&A funds, film and entertainment funds, sports funds, infrastructure funds and funds of funds. Ms ...

Han Kun Law Offices advised Baidu, Inc. on its recent $1.5 billion offshore note offering. Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited were the main underwriters for the offering. Han Kun acted as PRC legal counsel to Baidu in relation to the offering ...

Han Kun, as the PRC legal counsel of the issuer, advised CPM Group Limited (Stock Code: 1932) on its Global Offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. CPM Group Limited is a well-recognized manufacturer of paint and coating products in Hong Kong and the PRC. The company's principal paint and coating products are wood painting products, including lacquers, polyurethane coatings and baking enamels ...

The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its inaugural edition of The Initial Public Offerings Law Review (2017). Han Kun partner Ms. Chen Yang and Mr. Zhi Bin authored the China chapter. Han Kun was the only PRC-headquartered law firm to contribute to the book. Han Kun associate Ms. Zhang Zhao also contributed to the writing of the article ...

Han Kun acted as PRC counsel to a major investor for the listing of Retech Technology Co., Limited (Stock code: RTE) on the Australian Stock Exchange. Retech Technology Co., Limited is a leading online education solutions provider in China and focuses on vocational education ...

Hylink Digital Solution Co., Ltd.'s initial public offering received approval from the Issuance Examination Committee of the China Securities Regulatory Commission on June 20, 2017. Hylink Digital, a competitive enterprise in the domestic Internet advertising services sector, is to be listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Han Kun, as counsel to the issuer, is providing legal services to Hylink Digital in connection with the initial public offering ...

The May issue of China Business Law Journal published the journal's "Top Law Firms for China PE Exit Deals (by value)" list and "Top China PE Exit Deals" list. Han Kun topped both lists due to the firm's outstanding performance. Han Kun was the only PRC law firm to be included in the "Top Law Firms for China PE Exit Deals (by value)" list. Han Kun was involved in Didi Chuxing's acquisition of Uber (China), which was included in the "Top China PE Exit Deals"list ...

The London-based leading legal publisher Law Business Research recently published the 2017 (sixth) edition of The Private Equity Review. James Yong Wang was commissioned by LBR to author the China Fundraising Chapter of this global review for the fourth time. Han Kun is the only PRC-headquartered law firm contributor to this global review ...

Han Kun represented MOMO in a case to invalidate trademark cybersquatting which was compiled into the “Typical Trademark Review Cases of 2016” that was recently released by the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. Han Kun partner Ms. Chen Rong was in charge of handling the case ...

Recently, "Baidu Umoney - Huaxin 2016 Phase I Loan Asset-backed Special Plan" (the "Plan") was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The Plan is the first asset securitization product issued by Baidu's consumer finance business, representing the Internet giant’s entry into the field of consumer finance asset-backed securities. Chongqing Baidu Small Loan Co., Ltd ...

Han Kun Law Offices has been recognized as a "Top 5 China Venture Capital & Private Equity Legal Advisor of the Year" in Chinaventure's "2016 China Venture Capital & Private Equity Annual Rankings," which were announced at a recently held awards ceremony ...

Han Kun advised on the Didi Chuxing - Uber China Acquisition, which has been recognized as one of “Asian-Mena Counsel's: Deals of the Year 2016”. Asian-Mena Counsel is published by the In-House Community. The In-House Community is comprised of over 21,000 individual in-house lawyers and those with a responsibility for legal and compliance issues within an organization in the Asia-Pacific and the UAE ...

Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Ms. Huaying Qi has joined the firm as a partner. Ms. Qi works primarily in the firm's Beijing office. Prior to joining Han Kun, Ms. Qi worked at two leading international law firms, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (New York and Hong Kong) and Cooley LLP (San Francisco and Shanghai). With over 10 years of experience in fund formation and investment management-related practice areas, Ms ...

James Wang, Esq. of Han Kun was recently interviewed by Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ), Asia's leading private equity / venture capital journal, on the emergence of mega state guidance funds and its impact on the fundraising landscape and fund terms in China and quoted in its Spring 2017 annual feature article “Dual Currency Fundraising: Serving Two Masters” ...

James Wang, Esq. of Han Kun was recently interviewed by Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ), Asia's leading private equity / venture capital journal, on the emergence of mega state guidance funds and its impact on the fundraising landscape and fund terms in China and quoted in its Spring 2017 annual feature article “Dual Currency Fundraising: Serving Two Masters” ...

Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Ms. Yanlei He and Mr. Min Duan have joined the firm as partners. Both partners work primarily in the firm's Beijing office. Before joining Han Kun, Ms. He had practiced in prestigious international and Chinese firms for more than ten years and worked as the legal director of a foreign-invested Internet company for seven years. Ms ...

Han Kun Hong Kong Associated Firm is continuing to strengthen its dispute resolution team with the appointment of Ms. Bonita Chan to the firm. Before joining Han Kun Hong Kong Associate Firm, Ms. Chan worked with a few international law firms and was partner at a very renowned Hong Kong law firm. Ms. Chan has solid experience handling corporate and commercial disputes, shareholders disputes, white-collar crime, contentious regulatory matters, banking and securities-related litigation ...

Han Kun has been shortlisted for the ALB China Law Awards 2017 in the following 8 award categories: 1. Beijing Law Firm of the Year 2. Regulatory Compliance Law Firm of the Year 3. Private Equity Law Firm of the Year-China 4. Shilton Sharpe Quarry Award China Law Firm of the Year 5. Dealmaker of the Year - China: Charles LI 6. Young Lawyer of the Year - China: Zhuo (Adrian) LV 7. M&A Deal of the Year ■ Didi Chuxing acquisition of Uber China 8 ...

On February 24, China Business Law Journal (CBLJ) announced the winners of the 2016 China Business Law Awards in its February 2017 issue. Han Kun was honored as "Firm of the Year" in the following 3 practice areas: 1. Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences Firm of the Year 2. Private Equity & Venture Capital Firm of the Year 3 ...

On February 22, 2017, the Asia Legal Awards 2017 winners were announced at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong. Han Kun won "TMT Firm of the Year" from among 7 shortlisted Asian and international law firms. The Asian Lawyer, in association with The American Lawyer, China Law & Practice and Legal Week, has held the Asia Legal Awards annually since 2014 ...

Chambers & Partners has recently announced its nominees for the Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards 2017. Han Kun has been nominated for Chambers Asia-Pacific "PRC Corporate & Finance Firm of the Year" in China & Hong Kong, which is one of only two PRC law firm award categories. This is the second consecutive year for Han Kun to be nominated for the award ...