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On September 30, 2021, Asialaw officially announced the winners of the Asialaw Awards 2021 at a virtual ceremony. Han Kun won awards in multiple categories at the event, owing to the firm's outstanding performance and comprehensive professional strengths: 1. Corporate and M&A Firm of the Year 2. Technology and Telecommunications Firm of the Year 3
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The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research (LBR) recently published its fifth edition of The Healthcare Law Review (2021). Han Kun was invited to author the China chapter of the book for the fifth consecutive year, the firm is the only PRC-headquartered law firm to contribute to the book. Han Kun partners Mr. Min Zhu, Mr. Aaron Zhou and Ms. Li Zhang participated in writing the book. Han Kun counsel Ms. Lynn Wang has also contributed to the writing of the chapter
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Han Kun Law Offices has provided legal services in connection with Broncus Holdings Corporation's (Stock Code: 2216) listing and public offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as the PRC counsel to the joint sponsors and the underwriters. Broncus is a medical device company focused on the development of interventional pulmonology products
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On September 23, 2021, LEGALBAND, a well-known legal directory, released the "LEGALBAND 2021 China 30 Under 30 List", aiming to recognize 30 outstanding young lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun lawyer Mr. Li Qian was named to the list. Reasons for Listing: Mr. Li has extensive practical experience in areas such as domestic and overseas listings, investment and financing, and mergers and acquisitions and has led in advising on many large and highly influential transactions. Mr
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On September 23, 2021, LEGALBAND, a well-known legal directory, released the "LEGALBAND 2021 China 30 Under 30 List" , aiming to recognize 30 outstanding young lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun lawyer Mr. Shi Da was named to the list. Reasons for Listing: Mr. Shi has practiced competition law for many years. He has been recognized and awarded by many well-known legal media and is one of the fastest-growing young partners in the firm. Mr
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On September 22, Asian Legal Business (ALB) released the ALB M&A Rankings 2021. Han Kun has again been ranked as a Tier 1 PRC Law Firm based on the firm's exceptional performance in providing M&A legal services. This marks the eighth consecutive year for Han Kun to be ranked as Tier 1 in M&A. ALB is one of the most influential international legal media organizations, providing leading legal information and rankings
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On September 17, Asialaw released its Asialaw Profiles 2022 directory for law firms and lawyers in the Asia-Pacific region. Han Kun was ranked in 15 industries/practice areas, multiple Han Kun partners were recognized as Leading Lawyers
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On September 5, 2021, the 2021 Global PE Forum was successfully held in Beijing, at which there was announced the 2020-2021 winners of the Chinese PE/VC Industry Selection, jointly developed by the organizing committee of the Global PE Forum, Caixin Insight, and various local associations
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On September 1, the world-renowned legal directory, IFLR1000, published its IFLR1000 China Regional Rankings 2022 (2nd edition). Han Kun was recognized in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong rankings for its outstanding market performance and comprehensive strengths
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Global Legal Insights - Fintech 2021, 3rd Edition (the "Report"), compiled by Global Legal Group, was recently published. Mr. Wan Jun, a partner with the firm and a co-author of the 2020 edition of the Report, was again invited to exclusively contribute the China chapter of the Report. Han Kun lawyers Mr. Li Xun and Ms. Li Ye also contributed to the writing of the chapter
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On August 25, the world-renowned legal directory, IFLR1000, published its 2022 annual rankings of law firms and lawyers (the 31st edition). Eight Han Kun practice areas and 19 Han Kun lawyers were highly recommended this year. Five practice areas were ranked Tier 1
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On August 25, 2021, Kidswant Children Products Co., Ltd. ("Kidswant") obtained CSRC approval for its initial public offering on the A-share market and listing on the ChiNext board. Kidswant principally operates as a retailer of mother and baby care products and relevant value-added services. As a leading retailer in the mother-and-baby care industry in China, Kidswant has established a comprehensive retail network supported by both offline and online retail channels
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Recently, Snowball reached an agreement in respect of its acquisition of 100% interests in Fundsafe Capital, a wealth management consulting company. Han Kun provided a full range of legal services to Snowball with respect to this deal, relying on our extensive experience and deep understanding of mergers and acquisitions and the asset management industry
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Asialaw recently announced the shortlist for Asialaw Awards 2021. Han Kun has been shortlisted in multiple award categories, including: 1. China Firm of the Year 2. Corporate and M&A Firm of the Year 3. Technology and Telecommunications Firm of the Year 4. Aviation and Shipping Firm of the Year 5. Impact Deal and Case Award Asialaw Awards 2021 celebrate domestic and regional law firms across 23 jurisdictions, 11 legal expertise categories and 7 industry expertise categories
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On August 19, 2021, the winners of the IFLR1000 China Awards 2021 were officially announced at a virtual ceremony. Han Kun won multiple awards at the event: 1. Capital Markets Deal of the Year 2. M&A Deal of the Year 3. Lawyer of the Year – Guangdong – Xue Bing 4
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The world's leading legal directory Chambers and Partners recently published the Chambers Doing Business In… 2021 Global Practice Guide (the "Guide"). Han Kun's corporate compliance practice group was invited to exclusively contribute the China chapter of the Guide. This year's contributors include David Tang, Michelle Gon, Chen Ma, Jun Li, Min Zhu, Kevin Duan, Sophie Shi, and John D. Fitzpatrick
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Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC counsel to Li Auto Inc., a company listed on the Nasdaq Global Market, on its listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Li Auto Inc. is an NEV (new energy passenger vehicles) automaker in China, which designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles, providing families with safe and convenient products and services
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China Law & Practice recently announced the finalists for the China Law & Practice Awards 2021
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On July 27, 2021, LEGALBAND, a well-known legal directory, published its list of "2021 LEGALBAND Client Choice: Top 15 Capital Markets Versatile Practitioners", recognizing the 15 lawyers that clients recommend most as capital markets versatile practitioners in mainland China. Han Kun partner Ms. Wang Jin has been recognized among the top 15. Reasons for Listing: Ms. Wang focuses her practice on investment and finance, mergers and acquisitions, and overseas IPOs
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Han Kun has provided legal services in connection with the initial public offering and listing on the A-share STAR board of Xinjiang Daqo New Energy Co., Ltd. (stock code: 688303), as the PRC counsel to CICC, the sponsor and lead underwriter. Daqo Energy is one of the earliest enterprises engaged in research and development and manufacturing of photovoltaic high purity polysilicon in China
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Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Ms. Dana Wu has recently joined the firm, further strengthening Han Kun's cross-border practice capabilities. She will mainly be based in the firm's Shanghai office. Ms. Wu focuses her practice on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, capital markets, outbound investments, and general corporate matters
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Asian Legal Business (ALB) recently officially released its list of "2021 ALB China Top 15 Rising Lawyers", recognizing 15 outstanding young lawyers who have the potential to grow into industry leaders in the future. Han Kun partner Ms. Ran Lu was recognized as one of the 15. Ms. Ran focuses her practice on the establishment and operation of investment funds, asset management, foreign direct investment, and general corporate matters. Ms
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China Business Law Journal (CBLJ) recently released its 2020 capital markets report based on the CBLJ team's research of capital markets in the past year. The report ranks the top IPO advisers and recognizes representative IPO cases from May 2020 to April 2021 in China's capital markets. The ranking was based on the top 20 HKEX deals by value. Han Kun, with its outstanding performance, was ranked among the top three Hong Kong IPO PRC Legal Advisers (by accumulated value)
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Recently, Han Kun partner Zhu Jun was selected as one of the Asia Future Leaders 2021, published by International Financial Law Review (IFLR). IFLR Asia Future Leaders 2021 recognizes the next generation of influential lawyers working within corporate finance in their local markets and are chosen by the IFLR research team based upon their transaction performance, client feedback, and peer reviews. Mr
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Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Nick Shu has recently joined the firm, further strengthening Han Kun's overall capabilities. He will mainly be based in the firm's Shanghai office. Mr. Shu's legal practice covers cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investment, capital markets, foreign direct investment, and other general corporate matters
