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On May 17, Legalband released its 2022 rankings of the top PRC law firms and lawyers. Han Kun has 15 practice areas/industries and 16 lawyers ranked or recommended in the 2022 edition, and the firm is ranked "Band 1" in eight practice areas or industries
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Legalband recently announced Han Kun as a winner of its 2022 China Employer of Choice Awards. Reasons for selection and media remarks: Han Kun has a profound tradition of mentorship, and its belief in shared growth is embodied in various aspects, from the partner distribution mechanism, business arrangements and cooperation, to the sharing of experience and knowledge
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On May 5, 2022, the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors ("NAFMII") announced the winners of the "NAFMII Research Program" Award 2021 (Zhong Shi Xie Fa [2022] No. 72)
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Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC counsel to KE Holdings Inc. ("Beike", Stock Code: 2423) on its listing by way of introduction on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Beike is the leading integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services
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Benchmark Litigation, an internationally renowned legal rankings organization, recently released its Benchmark Asia-Pacific and China Regional Rankings 2022, which recognize leading dispute resolution law firms and individual practitioners. This year, Han Kun was recognized in both rankings for intellectual property, commercial and transactions, and international arbitration
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IFLR1000, a leading legal services publisher, has recently announced its annual guide of IFLR1000 Women Leaders for 2022. Han Kun partners Shu Wang, Rong Fang and Daisy Qi are recognized in the guide. The annual guide selects honorees based upon their accomplishments, client feedback, and peer reviews, and identifies an exclusive group of female lawyers with outstanding reputations within their markets and practices. Han Kun is among the few law firms in the 2022 guide with three honorees
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On April 26, 2022, Asian Legal Business (ALB) released the shortlist for its China Law Awards 2022
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The world's leading legal directory Chambers and Partners recently published its Life Sciences Global Practice Guide (2022) (the "Guide"). Han Kun contributed the Trends and Developments section of the Guide's China chapter. The contributors include Min Zhu, Yaling (Michelle) Gon, Yang (Aaron) Gu, Lu Chai, Dr. Ying Li, and Shiye Yuan. The launch of Chambers' Life Sciences Global Practice Guide indicates the importance of life sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic
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The Asian Lawyer recently announced the finalists for the Asia Legal Awards 2022. The Asian Lawyer, in association with The American Lawyer, China Law & Practice, and Legal Week, has held the Asia Legal Awards annually since 2014 with the intent to recognize the region's landmark deals, best-performing law firms, and standout partners
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On April 21, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a leading legal publication under Thomson Reuters, recognized Han Kun as a 2022 ALB China Employer of Choice—the ninth time for the firm to receive the honor. ALB developed this list by surveying the opinions of employees of law firms that have offices in mainland China, asking employees to rate their firms in terms of career development prospects, opportunities for promotion to partner, degree of job satisfaction, etc
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Recently, Han Kun partner Sheng Li was recognized as a 2022 ALB China Top 15 TMT Lawyer by Asian Legal Business (ALB). Mr. Li specializes in private equity investment and financing, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and overseas listings, restructurings, etc., with in-depth knowledge of all relevant regulatory policies and procedures. He has developed a sound client base of high-quality investment institutions and companies and enjoys a prominent reputation
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On April 18, 2022, with the approval of Hainan Provincial Department of Justice, the Haikou office of Han Kun Law Offices was officially opened. Han Kun's Haikou office will further meet the growing demand in the Hainan Free Trade Port for a legal-based business environment and for legal professionals able to provide high-quality foreign-related services
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On April 14, 2022, Legalband announced its list of winners at the 2022 China Law Awards. Han Kun was awarded "PE&VC Law Firm of the Year" and "TMT Law Firm of the Year". PE & VC Law Firm of the Year: Reasons for the award: Han Kun has become a leading player in the market, showing unparalleled insights and exceptional performance in handling heavyweight projects
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CLECSS recently announced Han Kun partner Hong Huang has been named as one of the CLECSS Top Ten Outstanding Young Lawyers for 2022. Ms. Huang specializes in the areas of venture capital and private equity, offshore securities offerings and restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions. Ms
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Han Kun is pleased to announce that Ms. Shuting Qi has recently joined the firm. She has extensive experience in private equity and venture capital investment, mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment and general corporate matters. Ms. Qi's joining the firm will further strengthen Han Kun's capabilities in private equity and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Qi will be primarily based in Han Kun's Shanghai office. Before joining Han Kun, Ms
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Han Kun Law Offices("Han Kun") is pleased to announce that Mr. Jianhui Li has recently joined the firm, enhancing the firm's practice capabilities in South China. Mr. Li started his career in 1993 and has nearly 30 years of experience as a legal professional. Prior to joining Han Kun, Mr. Li was a partner at two renowned PRC law firms
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On March 21, 2022, Asian Legal Business (ALB) released its 2022 list of the ALB China Top 15 Capital Markets Lawyers. Han Kun partner Yang Chen was named to the list for her exceptional performance. Ms. Chen specializes in securities offerings, corporate matters, and contracts. She has gained extensive experience in IPOs, stock dividends, and convertible corporate bonds. Ms
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Recently, FOF Weekly announced its China Investment Institutions 2021 rankings, which were developed in reference to public data, FOF Weekly's research data, and institutional research findings. Han Kun was recognized among the "Top 10 Service Agencies of the Year". The ranking is a result of FOF Weekly's full-scope research throughout China's equity investment industry, aiming to identify leading institutions with the greatest business acumen under the new environment in the industry
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China Business Law Journal recently published its 2022 list of Rising Stars in China's legal market ("Rising Stars 2022"). The 80 elite lawyers listed, aged 40 or under, comprise 60 practitioners from PRC law firms and 20 from international law firms engaged in China-related practice. These early-achieving lawyers have already impressed their clients and peers with their precise legal expertise, astute business acumen, professionalism, and strong sense of ethics
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Han Kun's Hong Kong associated law firm advised Zhejiang Tianzihu Industry Investment Co., Ltd. as its international legal advisor on its issuance of U.S. credit enhanced bonds. The listing of the bonds with the benefit of an irrevocable standby letter of credit issued by Bank of Ningbo Huzhou Branch on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 5045) commenced on 16 March 2022
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Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC counsel to NIO Inc. on its listing by way of introduction on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. NIO Inc., a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, is committed to creating the most worry-free and convenient experience for its users through continuous innovation
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The Legal 500, the world-renowned legal media, recently published its 2022 Country Comparative Guides. Each country chapter of the Guides is written in an easy-to-use Q&A format by a renowned firm within the specified legal practice area. Han Kun Law Offices exclusively contributed the China chapter of the Country Comparative Guides for Banking & Finance, and the contributors include Han Kun partner Tiecheng Yang with his team members Ting Zheng and Raymond Yan
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Recently, World Trademark Review, an authoritative legal directory in the IP sector, released its 2022 WTR 1000 rankings, in which Han Kun was again identified as an Enforcement and Litigation China Firm of the Year and a Prosecution and Strategy China Firm of the Year
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On March 1, 2022, DAWKINS, a professional legal rating agency, officially announced the lists of "Top Ranked Law Firms" and "Top Ranked Lawyers" in its 2022 A Client's Guide. Han Kun Law Offices made the list in 10 areas, in which the firm was recognized as Band 1 for eight areas, including: overseas listing, fund formation and compliance, private equity, venture capital, healthcare, consumption, high-tech, and new economy, and 11 lawyers were ranked/highly recommended
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On March 7, 2022, well-known legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2022 Client Choice: Top 15 Versatile Litigation Practitioners". Han Kun partner Xianglin Chen was named to the list. Reasons for selection: Having graduated from top law schools in both China and the U.S., Mr. Chen has profound theoretical expertise and years of practical experience in dispute resolution
