Press Releases

Asters advises the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the restructuring of USD 120 million loan to Nibulon, one of Ukraine's largest grain exporters and market operators. The new arrangements aim to allow the company to cope with the consequences of operational difficulties and disruption caused by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine ...

The court of cassation upheld the decision of the Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal of 15 November 2023, which overturned the unlawful first instance judgment granted to PrivatBank's former owner and terminated the proceedings in this case. By deciding so, the court of cassation definitively reaffirmed that PrivatBank cannot not be returned to its former owners.Asters successfully defended PrivatBank in this case, which was pending before courts of different levels since 2017 ...

Recently, the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC) made a ruling on a new drug development license-in transaction dispute with significant industry benchmark value. Han Kun Law Offices successfully represented the licensee in defending against the licensor's request for contract termination, preserving our client's commercial interests ...

Asters is pleased to announce the promotion of Yuna Potomkina to Partner effective from 1 March 2025. After joining the firm in 2018, she took the lead over Alternative Dispute Resolution practice and later co-headed the new Public Advocacy & Law practice as it developed.She focuses on negotiation, mediation, settlement agreements, developing and implementing effective dispute resolution strategies ...

Han Kun has provided legal services in connection with iQIYI, Inc.'s ("iQIYI", Stock Code: NASDAQ: IQ) US$ 350 million convertible notes offering as PRC counsel for the joint bookrunners.iQIYI is a leading online entertainment video service provider in China ...

IFLR has recently revealed its shortlist for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2025 ...

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw) marks its 80th anniversary in 2025. With eight decades of a robust and pioneering practice, SyCipLaw has become what its founder, Alexander SyCip, in a 1968 lecture on the role of law firms, had considered the goal of any serious legal partnership — to be an institutional law firm.In a message sent to staff at the start of the year, SyCipLaw Managing Partner Hector M. de Leon, Jr ...

Chambers and Partners have recognised AELEX as a Leading Firm for its outstanding legal expertise and cross-border capabilities across West Africa in its 2025 Global Rankings.With 22 rankings across three jurisdictions, 8 lawyers and 9 practice groups ranked, AELEX remains a leader in the African legal landscape ...

SyCipLaw maintained its Band 1 rankings in the Chambers Global 2025 guide for the following practice areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, and Projects, Infrastructure & Energy. The Firm also retained its Spotlight ranking in Banking & Finance: Capital Markets.The following partners were also cited in this year’s guide:Hector M. de Leon, Jr., Eminent Practitioner in Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyRose Marie M. King-Dominguez, Band 2 in Corporate/M&AVicente D ...

On February 26, 2025, following extensive research, China Business Law Journal announced the China practice edition of "The A-List 2024-25: Rising Stars", which includes 100 lawyers practising Chinese law, as well as 20 lawyers from foreign law firms or working overseas.  Eight Han Kun lawyers, Wenle Du, Aaron Gu, Xun Li, Jiaxin Liu, Jin Qian, Xin Wang, Lin Zhou, and Lei Zhu (listed alphabetically by surname)—were selected for their excellence and contributions.Wenle DuMr ...

On February 22, 2025, the "Fuel Passion, Stay on Top" the third Legal Service Industry Brand Development Forum and Legal Vision's 2025 Brand Awards Ceremony was held in Shanghai, hosted by Legal Vision and co-organized by the Shanghai Corporate Counsel Association, Fudan Shanghai Advanced Institute of Lawyers, and the East China University of Political Science and Law Lawyers Institute.  Han Kun partner Ms ...

On February 20, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), a world-leading legal directory owned by Thomson Reuters, unveiled its 2025 ALB China Top 15 Overseas Investment Lawyers.  Han Kun lawyer Tao Lan was named to the list, owing to his exceptional performance in the field.Mr. Lan specializes in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and international investments, establishing himself as one of China's most highly reputed practitioners in outbound transactions ...

On February 10, 2025, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. issued: (i) Class XXI simple, non-convertible, unsecured notes, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Pesos, for a nominal value of AR$79,786,900,000; and (ii) Class XXII simple, non-convertible, unsecured notes, denominated, subscribed, and payable in U.S. Dollars in Argentina, for a nominal value of US$73,823,009. The issuances were carried out under the CNV’s Frequent Issuer Regime ...

On February 20, 2025, ALRUD held its annual Dispute Resolution Practice event, bringing together leading legal professionals and business representatives to discuss current developments in litigation, the impact of sanctions on cross-border disputes, and evolving trends in commercial dispute regulation ...

On 19 February 2025, Margarita Egiazarova, Partner of ALRUD’s Labour and Employment Practice, held webinar for “Labour Disputes” magazine. The key topic of Margarita’s speech was “Dismissal of an employee. The influence exerted by court positions on the procedure, practice, and work of lawyers, recruiters, and HR managers” ...

On February 14, 2025, the winners of the China Law & Practice Awards 2024 were officially announced.  Han Kun claimed two awards, including Capital Markets Firm of the Year.Winner: Capital Markets Firm of the Year - ChinaHonorable Mention: TMT Firm of the Year - ChinaHan Kun is a leading PRC law firm for capital markets ...

On February 17, 2025, Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) announced its newly updated Panel of Arbitrators, effective from February 21, 2025.  Five Han Kun partners, Mr. Xianglin Chen, Mr. Baofu Li, Mr. Jianhui Li, Mr. Wei Sun, and Ms. Ping Xu (in alphabetical order by surname), were appointed as arbitrators of the SCIA for the new term.Xianglin ChenPractice Areas: Corporate Law, Contract Law, Product Quality Law, Foreign InvestmentProfile: Mr ...

Artifical counter-intelligence An original version of this article was first published by STEP Journal, February 2025.  What is the issue? Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm with its fast integration into both personal and work life. What does it mean for me?  Firms worldwide are intrigued about AI’s capabilities, but at this current time there is not a full understanding of AI in general and, more specifically, the abilities of certain AI models ...

Asters has successfully represented one of the largest manufacturers of welding products in Europe and Central Asia in a dispute against the Russian Federation regarding compensation for damages suffered by the client due to the nationalization of its subsidiary by the authorities of the Republic of Belarus following the onset of the full-scale invasion ...

The world's leading legal directory The Legal 500 recently published The Legal 500: Joint Ventures Comparative Guide (the "Guide"). Han Kun was invited to be the exclusive contributor of the China chapter of the Guide. The authors include Gloria Xu, Qiongxing Wang and Ni Li.This Guide compiles legal insights into joint ventures in major jurisdictions around the world ...

On February 14, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 China Top 15 Lawyers - Investment Dispute Resolution".  The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional investment dispute resolution lawyers in mainland China.  Han Kun partner Jing Liu was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Ms. Jing Liu mainly practices in the field of commercial dispute resolution and has extensive experience in investment disputes ...

Global research publication WTR1000 has given SyCipLaw a Gold ranking in the 2025 edition of its directory, a ranking the Firm has held since 2021. The WTR1000 search focuses on legal trademark expertise.This year's edition also names the following SyCipLaw lawyers as Recommended Individuals:Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan, partner, retains her Gold ranking this year ...

Kudun & Partners successfully represented Souer Co., Ltd.—a specialist in engine-based technology and customer-centric services within the midstream and power generation industries, as well as the Thailand-based distributor of INNIO Group’s Jenbacher and Waukesha brands—on its strategic cross-border sale to INNIO Group. This acquisition aligns with INNIO’s strategy to enhance its go-to-market approach and customer proximity in the Asia Pacific region ...

On February 13, 2025, Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal directory, recently released its Chambers Global Legal Guide 2025 rankings, which identify top lawyers and law firms across the world.  This year, the guide recognizes nine Han Kun practice areas and 21 firm lawyers ...

On 12 February 2025, the AEB (Association of European Business) Legal Committee held a meeting. The meeting participants discussed companies’ assets diversion from unfriendly countries and deprivation ...