Press Release

On October 22, 2021, Zero2IPO Group announced its "China Equity Investment Awards 2021". Han Kun was honored as the "Most Active Legal Counsel Institutions for VC/PE Fund Investment in China" and as one of the "Top 10 Legal Counsel Institutions for (VC/PE supported) Overseas IPO of Chinese Companies." The awards recognize Han Kun's exceptional accomplishments and comprehensive strengths over the past year.

Zero2IPO has been releasing its annual ranking of China's equity investment sector for 21 consecutive years since 2001. The rankings adopt scientific and rigorous research methods and adhere to the principles of fairness and impartiality, aiming to provide a quality evaluation and reference system for China's equity investment industry. Through the firm's persistent efforts over 20 years, the Zero2IPO rankings have been widely supported and recognized by investment institutions both in China and abroad. The award ceremony for these rankings has also become an iconic celebration in the industry every year.

Han Kun has long been recognized by numerous authoritative international legal directories, owing to the firm's extensive experience in VC/PE fund investment projects in Chinese and overseas capital markets. These recognitions include:

■ Chambers Asia-Pacific Band 1 Private Equity & Venture Capital China Firm
■ The Legal 500 Tier 1 Private Equity & Venture Capital China Firm
■ ALB Private Equity Investment China Firm of the Year
■ China Law and Practice Private Equity & Venture Capital China Firm of the Year
■ China Business Law Awards for Private Equity & Venture Capital
■ Asialaw Profiles Tier 1 Private Equity China Firm
■ IFLR1000 Tier 1 Private Equity & Venture Capital China Firm
■ The Legal 500 Tier 1 Capital Markets PRC Firm
■ IFLR1000 Tier 1 Capital Markets (Equity) China Firm
■ IFLR1000 Tier 1 Capital Markets (Bond) China Firm
■ China Business Law Awards for Overseas Capital Markets
■ China Business Law Journal Top 3 distinguished Chinese law firms for HKEX IPO projects