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From 17 to 18 November 2025, the high-level strategic program and thought-leadership event "Business & Philanthropy Forum 2025" was successfully held in Singapore
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On November 19, 2025, The Legal 500, the world's renowned legal directory, released its 2026 rankings of PRC law firms. The rankings honor Han Kun by highly recommending the firm's lawyers (with 180 honors in total) and 23 practice areas, including eight areas recognized as "Tier 1", the highest designation
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In November 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), the world's leading legal magazine under Thomson Reuters, released its Asia Top Greater Bay Area Dual-qualified Lawyers list 2025. Han Kun Hong Kong partner Ms. Ethle Tang is named to the list for her outstanding performance
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The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its ninth edition of Lexology In-Depth The Initial Public Offerings (2025). Han Kun partners Ms. Zhang Zhao authored the China chapter. Han Kun was the only PRC-headquartered law firm to contribute to the book
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On November 12, 2025, the "2025 Lexpress Luminary Lawyers 20: Insurance" was officially released, recognizing legal professionals who demonstrate outstanding expertise and comprehensive influence in the insurance field
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On November 13, 2025, IFLR1000 announced the winners of its China Awards 2025. Han Kun won "Client Choice of the Year" and "M&A Team of the Year" awards at the event for its outstanding market performance and comprehensive strengths.The awards celebrate the most innovative deals and the best performing firms and lawyers in China across 2024 and highlight where firms performed exceptionally, both provincially and nationally
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Han Kun Law Offices represented Shanghai Wankexin Biotechnology Partnership (Limited Partnership) ("Wankexin") in completing the acquisition of control of Kanghua Biological (300841.SZ) through agreement transfer and voting rights entrustment, pursuant to which Wankexin acquired an aggregate of 29.99% voting rights in Kanghua Biological, with a transaction consideration of RMB 1.851 billion. Wankexin was established by Shanghai Shangshi Biomedical Management Consulting Co., Ltd
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Han Kun, as PRC legal counsel to the issuer, advised Meituan (Stock Code: 3690) on its CNY 7.08 billion offshore senior note and USD 2 billion offshore senior note offering, which is Meituan's largest offshore senior note offering to date.Meituan is China's leading platform in local commerce
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Recently, Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), a well-known international intellectual property media, officially announced the winners for the "2025 Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards" at the Awards Ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. By virtue of its outstanding intellectual property services and excellent client reputation, Han Kun Law Offices won "IP Transactions & Advisory China Firm of the Year".Han Kun has won numerous MIP IP STARS awards in the past
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On November 4, 2025, Mondaq, a U.S.-based legal content aggregation platform, officially announced the winners of its 2025 Autumn Thought Leadership Awards (https://awards.mondaq.com/Home/Topics/16/10). Recognized for his outstanding professional performance in the field of Food, Drugs, Healthcare, and Life Sciences, Aaron Gu of Han Kun Law Offices has once again received the award following his 2023 recognition, ranking first in China in the same field this year
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On November 7, 2025, CLESS unveiled its inaugural 2025 Award for Top Legal Practitioners in the Greater Bay Area. Han Kun partner Rio Li has been named to the list.Mr. Li is a partner with Han Kun Law Offices LLP (Han Kun Hong Kong). Mr. Li obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the China University of Political Science and Law. He also holds a Juris Doctor degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.Mr
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On November 6, 2025, IFLR1000 announced the shortlist for its China Awards 2025. Han Kun was nominated in 21 award categories, including:1. Client Choice of the Year2. Capital Markets Team of the Year3. M&A Team of the Year4. Firm of the Year – Beijing5. Capital Markets Deal of the Year – Beijing – WeRide's USD440m Nasdaq Debut6. Capital Markets Deal of the Year – Beijing – Zeekr's USD500m NYSE listing7
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Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to the joint sponsors in connection with the public offering and dual primary listing of the Class A ordinary shares of WeRide Inc. ("WeRide", stock code: 00800.HK), a company listed on the Nasdaq Global Market, on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.WeRide is a global pioneer in L4 autonomous driving
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Han Kun Law Offices, through teams in mainland China and Hong Kong, has served as legal counsel to Chongqing Industrial Investment Parent Fund Enterprise Partnership (L.P.) ("Chongqing Industrial Investment Parent Fund") for its participation as a cornerstone investor in the Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) of Seres Group Co., Ltd. (stock code: 09927.HK)
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On November 4, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its' Special Issue: China Top 15 Lawyers - Healthcare' list, spotlighting 15 exceptional healthcare lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Min Zhu was named to the list.Reasons for Selection: Mr. Min Zhu has long focused on the healthcare and life sciences sector, providing legal services to multinational and Chinese enterprises across all development stages from startup to maturity
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On November 4, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its' Special Issue: China Top 15 Lawyers - Government and Regulatory' list, spotlighting 15 exceptional Government and Regulatory lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun lawyer Ruixin Jiang was named to the list.Reasons for Selection: Ms
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Recently, PINK FISH STAR AI PTE. LTD. ("Pink Fish Star") successfully completed its early-stage financing. Han Kun Law Offices represented Pink Fish Star and provided comprehensive legal services throughout the transaction, including advising on transaction structuring, drafting and revising transaction documents, negotiation support, and assistance with closing
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On October 31, 2025, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced the finalists for its ALB China Regional Law Awards 2025: South China & Central China, which is open to "local" law firms headquartered in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Henan, Hubei and Hunan, and "non-local" law firms headquartered in other regions with branches/offices in South China and East China
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On October 29, 2025, renowned legal directory Legal Hall of Fame announced its "Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year (Litigation) in 2025", which focuses on selecting veteran senior partners and top lawyers who continue to work on the front lines of the business, as well as industry pillars with outstanding performance and strong momentum. Han Kun partner Ms
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Han Kun Hong Kong Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has provided English law and Hong Kong law legal services in connection with Shangrao Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.'s ("Shangrao Investment Group") guaranteed issuance of US$240 million 3-year sustainable bond as international counsel to the joint lead managers and the trustee
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On October 28, 2025, the "2025 Lexpress Luminary Lawyers 20: Intellectual Property (Copyright)" was officially released, recognizing legal professionals who demonstrate outstanding expertise and comprehensive influence in the field of intellectual property (copyright)
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Han Kun Hong Kong Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has provided English law and Hong Kong law legal services in connection with Deyang Development Holdings Group Co., Ltd.'s ("Deyang Development Group") US$350 million 3-year green bond issuance as international counsel to the joint lead managers and the trustee.The US$350 million three-year bonds issued by Deyang Development Group received an investment-grade international rating from Fitch, with a coupon rate of 4
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Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Jinquan Zhang has recently joined the firm, further strengthening the firm's capabilities in real estate and construction and commercial dispute resolution.Mr. Zhang started his legal career since 2008 and specializes in representing clients in the real estate and construction industries and handling civil and commercial dispute resolution matters. Mr
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Han Kun Law Offices, as the PRC legal counsel to the joint sponsors, provided PRC legal services for the initial public offering and H-share listing of Deepexi Technology Co., Ltd. ("Deepexi", Stock Code: 1384.HK) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Deepexi specializes in delivering enterprise large model AI application solutions, empowering enterprises to integrate their data, decisions and operations efficiently at scale
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Recently, WIPR (World Intellectual Property Review), a renowned intellectual property directory in Asia, has announced its 2025 rankings. Han Kun was again recognized in the firm categories of both "Contentious" and "Non-Contentious", owing to the firm's competitive IP practice and exceptional service capabilities