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On August 29, 2025, the ICC FraudNet released the ICC FraudNet Global Annual Report 2025. Ronghua (Andy) Liao, as a partner at Han Kun Law Offices and the sole China member of ICC FraudNet, was invited to contribute a featured report titled "Recovering Funds from Chinese Onshore Banks for Foreign Telecom-Fraud Victims" providing an in-depth exploration of the pathways and practical strategies for cross-border telecom fraud asset recovery
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On December 22, 2025, Asian Legal Business (ALB) officially published its list of 2025 ALB China Top 15 IP Lawyers, aiming to recognize China's top IP lawyers over the past 12 months. Han Kun partner Ms. Vivian He was named to the list for her outstanding performance.Vivian He's practice focuses on copyright, trademark, trade secret and unfair competition law litigation, as well as trademark prosecution and invalidation
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On December 18, 2025, the Lexology 100: Data, formerly known as the GDR 100, a renowned and trusted source of worldwide news and analysis on the use and trade of data, unveiled its 2026 ranking. Han Kun was named to the list for the third year, owing to the firm's stellar practice and expertise in data compliance.The Lexology 100: Data identifies and profiles the world's best data law firms
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Fuxin Dare Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. ("Fuxin Dare") has received registration approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to issue shares to acquire 100% equity interest in Aizhuo Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., held by Shanghai Dare Industrial Group Co., Ltd. and other transaction counterparties, and to issue additional shares to no more than 35 specific investors to raise funds (the "Transaction")
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Han Kun has acted as the Chinese data compliance advisor for CiDi Inc. (Stock Code: 3881.HK) in connection with its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.CiDi Inc. is a global leader in hard-tech intelligent driving solutions and the first Hong Kong-listed company focused on intelligent driving for commercial vehicles
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On December 18, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 Client Choice: Top 15 Compliance Lawyers". The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional compliance lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Sophie Shi was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Ms
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On December 18, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 Client Choice: Top 15 IP Lawyers". The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional IP lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun lawyer Dr. Ying Li was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Dr. Li possesses a dual educational background in law and pharmacology, with extensive theoretical research and practical experience in intellectual property legal matters within the chemical and life sciences industries
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Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Yu (Sean) Chen has recently joined the firm as a partner. The addition of Mr. Chen will enhance the firm's criminal legal services and further strengthen Han Kun's corporate compliance capabilities.Mr. Chen has been practicing law since 2006 and has handled a significant number of high-profile criminal defense and criminal compliance cases, particularly in areas such as duty-related crimes, securities offenses, and economic crimes
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On December 11, 2025, The Legal 500, the world's renowned legal directory, announced its list of winners at the ceremony for the 2025 China Law Awards, held in Beijing. Owing to the firm's outstanding performance in the past year, Han Kun was honored as "Private Equity: Law firm of the year," "Investment Funds Law Firm of the Year" and "Fintech Law Firm of the Year." In addition, Han Kun partner Mr. Wei Quan was recognized as the "Fintech Lawyer of the Year."Han Kun partners Mr
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Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC counsel to the joint sponsors in connection with the initial public offering and listing of shares of JINGDONG Industrials, Inc. ("JDI", stock code: 7618.HK) on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.JDI is a leading industrial supply chain technology and service provider in China
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Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal directory, recently published Insolvency 2025, part of its Global Practice Guides series. Han Kun contributed the China chapter of the guide by authoring the Trends and Developments section. The contributors include Wenle Du, Yao Zhang, Lei Zhu, and Yadan Pang
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On December 6, 2025, the Global PE Forum, a key financial-themed forum held this year during the China International Fair for Trade in Services, announced the 2024-2025 winners of the Chinese PE/VC Industry Selection. Han Kun was, for the sixth consecutive year, recognized as a Top Ten PE/VC Funds Service Agency in China.This year marks the 15th Global PE Forum successfully held since its inauguration in 2008
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Recently, Solta Medical ("Solta") successfully acquired 100% equity of Wuhan Shibo Zhenmei Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zhenmei") and completed the closing of the transaction. For more than a decade, Zhenmei, as part of Shibo Group, has been Solta's key distribution partner in China
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Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has advised TH International Limited (Nasdaq: THCH, the "Company"), the exclusive master franchisee of Tim Hortons restaurants in China, as its U.S. and Hong Kong counsel for the issuance of US$89.9 million floating rate convertible senior secured notes due 2029 (the "Notes"). The Notes contain standard "high-yield" style covenants
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Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong"), acted as Hong Kong legal advisor to the sole sponsor ABCI Capital Limited, in connection with the Hong Kong initial public offering and Regulation S offering of H shares of Shanghai Able Digital Science & Tech Co., Ltd. ("Able Digital" , Stock Code: 2687) . The H shares of Able Digital are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
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On December 5, 2025, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced the winners of its ALB China Regional Law Awards 2024: South China & Central China at an awards ceremony held in Shenzhen. Some of these awards are open to "local" law firms headquartered in the South China & Central China region, which spans Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, and Hunan, and "non-local" law firms headquartered in other regions which have branches or offices there
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On December 4, 2025, the "3rd China Overseas Fund Summit Forum & Intelligence Future Fund Awards Presentation Ceremony", co-hosted by Zhitong Caijing and www.inbfund.com, was grandly held in Shenzhen. Han Kun Law Offices received the "2025 Intelligence Outstanding Fund Law Firm Award" for its outstanding professional expertise and strong industry reputation. Ms. Yu (Joanna) Wang from Han Kun attended the forum and accepted the award on behalf of the firm
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On December 3, 2025, renowned legal directory, Legal Hall of Fame, announced its "Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year (Arbitration) in 2025", which focuses on selecting veteran senior partners who are still active at the forefront of business and strategic decision-making while also striving to discover those high-performing and fast-growing industry pillars. Han Kun's Mr
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On December 4, 2025, Chambers and Partners, the world's foremost legal directory, released its Chambers FinTech Guide 2026, which identifies the leading payments, blockchain, cyber security, and data protection specialists in over 40 jurisdictions. Han Kun has again been ranked as a Band 1 PRC Firm for fintech-related legal services, marking the eighth consecutive year for the firm to receive the honor. Han Kun lawyer Mr. Wei Quan and Mr. Xun Li have been highly recommended
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Han Kun acted as legal counsel to Sirio Group (300791.SZ) in connection with its strategic investment in M-Action, a professional sports nutrition brand under Mengniu Group. Han Kun provided comprehensive legal services throughout the transaction, including conducting legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating investment-related legal documents, and assisting with closing. Hillhouse and Mengniu Ventures co-invested in the round
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On December 2, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its 2025 "Best of the Best China Top 30 Law Firms" list. Han Kun was named to the list, owing to its outstanding performance and well-established reputation among clients.The list highly recognizes Han Kun's legal services and underscores Han Kun's leading position in the legal profession
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Recently, Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal), a globally renowned legal publication, released its 2025 Global and Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR Expert Reports. Eight Han Kun lawyers—Yijun Chao, Michelle Gon, Xiaoming Li, Zhuowei (Joyce) Li, Eric Liu, Chen Ma, Da Shi, and Shu Wang—were recognized for their outstanding performance and excellent client reputation
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Han Kun Hong Kong Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong"), acting as international legal counsel to the issuer, has successfully advised Guangzhou Development District Holding Group Limited ("GDD Holding Group") in connection with its US$500 million 2-year green bond issuance. Han Kun Hong Kong also acted as the GDD Holding Group's listing agent for the dual listing of the bonds in both Hong Kong and Singapore, providing seamless, high-quality services for the issuance
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On November 26, 2025, after a wide-ranging market survey and independent editorial assessment, China Business Law Journal unveiled this year's The A-List 2025-26: Visionaries in China's legal market, which includes 100 lawyers practicing PRC law and 80 lawyers practicing in foreign law firms or overseas. Three Han Kun partners Kelvin Gao, Charles Li, and David Li (in alphabetical order by surname) were selected for their outstanding contributions to Chinese legal practice.Kelvin GaoMr
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On October 30, 2025, Everest Medicines (HKEX: 1952) announced that it had reached an agreement with Visara, Inc. ("Visara"), a subsidiary of NovaBridge Biosciences (NASDAQ: NBP). Under the agreement, Everest Medicines is granted exclusive rights to clinically develop, manufacture, commercialize VIS-101 in Greater China, Singapore, South Korea, and several Southeast Asian countries