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On February 1, 2023, American Lawyer Media (ALM), a globally renowned legal directory, announced the finalists for the 2023 Asia Legal Awards, which is an annual event jointly hosted by ALM media The Asian Lawyer, China Law & Practice, and Law.com International, with the intent to celebrate the region's landmark deals, best-performing law firms, and standout practitioners
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On January 31, 2023, Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech"), a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker, and L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: LCAA), a special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC"), announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement"). Upon completion of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the combined company is expected to retain its name as "Lotus Technology Inc
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Recently, the well-known magazine China Law & Practice published a featured 2022 PE/VC annual review article: "Turning the Corner to a New Normal: China's PE/VC Sector in 2022", co-authored by Han Kun partners Zaiguang Lu and Charles Wu of Han Kun Hong Kong. This is the fourth consecutive year the two partners have been invited by the magazine to prepare an annual review of the PRC's PE/VC sector
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IFLR has recently revealed its shortlist for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2023
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The world's leading legal directory Chambers and Partners recently published its Technology M&A Global Practice Guide (2023) (the "Guide"). Han Kun exclusively contributed the Law and Practice part of the Guide's China chapter. The contributors include Sean Li, Shijia Li, Shiye Yuan, Angus Xie, Kevin Duan, and Will Huang. The launch of Chambers' Technology M&A Guide indicates the important and distinctive role of technology M&A in today's world
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On January 16, 2023, Concurrences announced the nominations for its 2023 Antitrust Writing Awards
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Han Kun has provided legal services as PRC counsel to the issuer in connection with the initial public offering and listing of Gala Technology Holding Limited (Gala Technology Holding, Stock Code: 2458) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
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On January 13, 2023, Chambers and Partners, the world's foremost legal media publisher, released its Chambers Greater China Region Guide 2023, highly recommending 14 Han Kun practice areas/categories and 23 Han Kun lawyers
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The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology ("CAICT") has led the establishment of the X-Reality and Metaverse Industry Alliance ("XRMA") in an effort to implement China's national development strategy and jointly build the industrial ecology
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On January 5, 2023, China Business Law Journal published The A-List 2022. The 270 elite lawyers named to the A-List comprise 150 PRC firm practitioners and 120 lawyers from foreign firms who are committed to China-related businesses. They have been widely recognized as authoritative for their outstanding performance in China-related practice, and have impressed their clients with unique legal expertise
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As the new year begins, Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce the 2023 promotion of new partners
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Kanxi Liao Mr. Liao specializes in general banking matters, fintech, asset management transactions, blockchain and cryptocurrency, real property finance, and financial institution set-up and investment. Mr. Liao represents various commercial banks in a variety of financing transactions, including structured finance, acquisition finance, and real property finance. Mr
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Zero2IPO Group recently announced its "China Equity Investment Awards 2022". Han Kun was honored as the "VC/PE-backed Overseas M&A Legal Advisor of the Year 2022". 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 22 consecutive years since 2001
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Han Kun has advised and acted as PRC counsel to the joint sponsors in connection with the listing of Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited ("Kingsoft Cloud", Stock Code: 3896) by way of introduction on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Kingsoft Cloud is a leading cloud service provider in China that offers various cloud services to customers in strategically selected verticals
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In December 2022, Biomerieux and Jiaxing Accunome Biotechnology Co., Ltd. ("Accunome") entered into a strategic partnership upon concluding both a strategic investment agreement and an exclusive distribution agreement
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On December 27, 2022, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2022 Special Issue: China Top 15 Lawyers – Digital Economy". The ranking spotlights 15 highly recommended digital economy lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partners Wei Quan, Da Shi, and Yan Xia were named to the list. Wei Quan Reasons for selection: Mr
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Yan Xia Reasons for selection: During years of legal practice, Mr. Xia has made prominent achievements in advising numerous corporate clients in industries concerning the Internet, blockchain, artificial intelligence, metaverse, cloud computing, and gaming and entertainment, and has acted as the lead partner in serving domestic and overseas investment and financing deals in the digital economy. Mr
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On December 23, 2022, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced the winners for its ALB China Regional Law Awards 2022: South China & Central China at an award ceremony held in Guangzhou. 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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Recently, FinanceAsia released the results of its 2022 Achievement Awards. The Han Kun-advised deal, "Cornerstone Investment in SenseTime (Ahead of Hong Kong IPO)", was awarded "Best Venture Capital/Private Equity Deal of The Year". The FinanceAsia Achievement Awards recognize excellence across Asia's financial markets and highlight the accomplishments of key players, including financial institutions, law firms, and accounting firms, that have shown dedication to their sector
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Han Kun has advised and acted as PRC counsel to the joint sponsors in connection with the listing of KANZHUN LIMITED ("BOSS ZHIPIN", Stock Code: 2076) by way of introduction on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. BOSS ZHIPIN is the leading online recruitment platform in China and was the first in China to adopt the direct recruitment model for the online recruitment industry
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On December 21, 2022, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), the world's leading source of intelligent information for business and legal professionals owned by Thomson Reuters, announced the ALB Dealmakers of Asia 2022. Han Kun partner Charles Li was named to the list for the third consecutive time after receiving the honor in ALB's 2020 and 2021 rankings. The ranking spotlights outstanding lawyers who demonstrate comprehensive legal expertise, business acumen, and practical problem-solving skills
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On December 20, 2022, ECARX Holdings, Inc. ("ECARX"), a global mobility tech company, completed its business combination with COVA Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC"). The combined company retains the ECARX name and its shares and warrants have commenced trading on NASDAQ under the symbols "ECX" and "ECXWW", respectively, on December 21, 2022. Han Kun provided legal services to ECARX throughout the de-SPAC combination and listing process
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On December 15, 2022, Global Data Review ("GDR"), a renowned and trusted source of worldwide news and analysis on the use and trade of data, unveiled its GDR 100 2023 ranking. Han Kun was one of the two PRC firms named to the list, owing to the firm's stellar practice and expertise in data compliance. Global Data Review is one information source and community touchpoint, with coverage from across the areas of data protection, cybersecurity, IP, IT, and TMT
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On December 14, 2022, Micro Connect, a new financial market platform connecting global capital with China's micro and small businesses, announced its signing of a US$25 million asset-backed loan facility with HSBC
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Han Kun has advised and acted as the IP counsel to 3D Medicines Inc. ("3D Medicines", Stock Code: 1244.HK) for its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong ("HKEX"). 3D Medicines is a bio-pharmaceutical company focusing on the research and development of oncology therapies for cancer patients
