Press Releases

On April 2, 2025, Aiper Intelligent ("Aiper") announced that it has successfully completed a new round of financing, raising nearly RMB 1 billion. Fluidra, a global leader in professional and retail pool cleaning solutions, participated as a strategic investor. Additionally, Yunqi Capital joined as a new investor, while existing shareholders, including XVC, Fosun RZ Capital, and Borchid Capital, further increased their stakes ...

On April 2, 2025, China Business Law Journal announced its "Deals of the Year 2024", which highlights 12 Han Kun-advised deals.The legal market has shown great resolve and imagination in what has been another challenging year.  In China and abroad, scores of representative deals have demonstrated lawyers' wisdom and work ethic.  Some deals have turned the tide, some have saved the day, and some have offered hope for the coming year ...

In light of our ongoing growth and dedication to providing legal services of superior quality, we are pleased to announce that four of our colleagues are getting a promotion. Having contributed with their expansive knowledge and experience to DTB’s development for years, our Senior Attorneys Dina Salapic and Andrej Žmikic have now made Partners: Andrej Žmikic Andrej has been an invaluable member of our team for 11 years, and is the Head of DTB’s Employment team ...

On March 11, 2025, Patterson Belknap and co-counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP obtained a significant jury-trial victory for our client, marketing executive Dela Yador, in a multi-million dollar commercial litigation involving breach of contract. The Patterson Belknap team was led by partner Kathryn Bi and included attorneys Catherine Djang, George Harris, and Gregory Diskant. Mr. Yador filed the case after his partner, Jason Mowatt, wrongfully excluded Mr ...

Han Kun Hong Kong Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has provided English law and Hong Kong law legal services in connection with Jiyuan City Jikang Technology Co., Ltd.'s ("Jiyuan Jikang Technology") debut U.S.$100 million 3-Year Bond issuance as Placing Agents' and Trustee's international counsel.The coupon rate of the 3-Year Bonds is 6.80% and the Bonds are guaranteed by Henan Zhongyu Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd ...

The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its 17th edition of Lexology In-Depth Dispute Resolution. Han Kun partner Ms. Ying Zeng, associates Mr. Cao Qian and Ms. Wang Xiuqi co-authored the China chapter.Lexology In-Depth Dispute Resolution introduces the legal framework and practice of dispute resolution in 24 different jurisdictions, with contributions from leading dispute resolution practitioners from different countries and jurisdictions ...

Hong Kong, March 27, 2025 – International law firm Gianni & Origoni is pleased to announce the appointment of Hong Kong lawyer, Eviana Leung, as Counsel in the litigation department. Eviana is also principal partner of Eviana Leung & Partners, GOP’s associated firm in Hong Kong. Having been admitted to practice as a solicitor in the High Court of Hong Kong since 2008, Eviana specialises in commercial litigation, arbitration, marine and insurance disputes ...

Edison Holding S.A. and Edison Energía S.A. (the “Edison Group”) have agreed to acquire the controlling stake in Cartellone Energía y Concesiones S.A. and Consorcio Empresas Mendoza para Potrerillos S.A. from BAF Latam Credit Fund B.V. The buyers were legally advised by Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani, while the seller was advised by Beccar Varela ...

By: Edward D. Brown, Esq., LL.M, CPA; Eric R. Kaplan, Esq.; Andrew Bechel, Esq., LL.M.; Alexis Whitley, Esq.* (*Legal Extern) There are various asset preservation strategies that can be implemented by an attorney on behalf of their client to reduce a client’s overall financial profile, and along with it, the size of the potential target against the client that may arise from creditor lawsuits. Discussed below are some of the more often-used strategies ...

Shares across shores An original version of this article was first published by STEP Journal, Issue 2, March 2025 ...

On February 13, 2025, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. issued 17,740,028 new book-entry, Class “B” ordinary shares, with a nominal value of AR$1 each and carrying 1 vote per share, in order to proceed with the price adjustment payment established in the share purchase agreement dated April 9, 2024, between Grupo Galicia and Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U., on one side, and HSBC Latin America B.V ...

On March 25, 2025, the Legal Guru Club and the Legal Hall of Fame officially released the 2025 "List of Excellent Lawyers Recommended by General Counsels of Chinese Well-Known Enterprises".  Han Kun Law Offices won six firm awards, and 21 Han Kun lawyers were named to the list ...

On 24 March 2025, The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited ("TUL") announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary The United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co., Ltd. ("United Biotechnology") and Novo Nordisk A/S ("Novo Nordisk"), a multinational biopharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Denmark, have entered into an exclusive license agreement ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) celebrates 35 years of activity, an important milestone in the firm's history, which is recognized today as a promoter of business law in Romania and a leader in the legal consultancy services market.The beginnings of NNDKP date back to 1990, when Ion and Manuela Nestor founded a legal consulting firm focused on the business sector ...

Han Kun Hong Kong Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has provided English law and Hong Kong law legal services in connection with Ganzhou Development Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.'s ("Ganzhou Development Group") U.S.$300 million Sustainable Bonds offshore offering as Issuer's international counsel.The coupon rate of this offshore offering of U.S.$300 million sustainable bonds by Ganzhou Development Group is 5 ...

On March 24, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), a world-leading legal directory owned by Thomson Reuters, unveiled its 2025 ALB China Top 15 Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers.  Han Kun partner Lei Zhu was named to the list, owing to his exceptional performance in the field.Mr. Zhu Specializes in commercial crisis resolution, debt restructuring, and bankruptcy restructuring and has extensive knowledge and expertise in the legal profession with over 10 years of experience ...

Shoosmiths has brought on Kate Dodsworth as a Partner in the National Employment Team (NET), enhancing the firm’s capability to service living and education sector clients on a national scale.Based in Shoosmiths’ Leeds office, Kate joins after almost two decades at Pinsent Masons - where she has been since her qualification ...

On March 20, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its inaugural "2025 ALB China Regulatory Compliance Rankings".  Han Kun was recognized in the rankings thanks to its exceptional performance and favorable client feedback in Regulatory Compliance.As global dynamics evolve rapidly, corporate compliance challenges have expanded beyond traditional areas such as anti-bribery and anti-monopoly to encompass diverse fields such as data compliance, ESG, and export controls ...

Asters advises the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in connection with its EUR 15 million loan to one of the leading Ukrainian pharmaceutical companies Yuria-Pharm.The loan will be used to finance the company's investment plans in Ukraine and Uzbekistan. In Ukraine, the company plans to certify its production with the European Union (EU) Good Manufacturing Practice standard, install solar panels and carry out critical IT upgrades ...

On March 18, 2025, renowned legal directory Legalband, announced the shortlist for its "2025 China Law Awards" ...

Han Kun has acted as PRC counsel for the issuer in connection with Baidu, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: BIDU; HKEX: 9888) offering of RMB 10 billion in offshore bonds and USD 2 billion in exchangeable bonds.Baidu is a leading artificial intelligence company with a strong foundation in the Internet ...

On March 7, 2025, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. successfully issued its Class XXVIII simple, non-convertible notes, denominated and subscribed in cash in U.S. dollars abroad ...

Shoosmiths announces that invitations are open as of 17 March 2025 for the next round of the Shoosmiths Foundation funding. Applications for projects in the UK that advance access to justice have the opportunity to receive grants from the Foundation worth between £25,000 and £50,000 going towards the successful applicants ...

On March 14, 2025 the annual Pravo.ru Conference was held. The key topic was “Legal challenges and opportunities in the age of post-sanctions and counter-sanctions”. Law firm ALRUD was represented at the Conference by Boris Pribylov, Senior Associate in ALRUD Crisis Management, Economic Sanctions and Compliance practice. Boris told in detail about current challenges and opportunities for Russian companies considering entry into the Chinese and Middle East’s markets ...

On March 14, 2025 the annual Pravo.ru Conference was held. The key topic was “Legal challenges and opportunities in the age of post-sanctions and counter-sanctions”. Law firm ALRUD was represented at the Conference by Boris Pribylov, Senior Associate in ALRUD Crisis Management, Economic Sanctions and Compliance practice. Boris told in detail about current challenges and opportunities for Russian companies considering entry into the Chinese and Middle East’s markets ...