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Han Kun Law Offices has been recognized as a "Top 5 China Venture Capital & Private Equity Legal Advisor of the Year" in ChinaVenture's "2024 China Venture Capital & Private Equity Annual Rankings," which were announced at the awards ceremony held on April 18, 2025 ...
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On April 16, 2025, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced the finalists for its China Law Awards 2025 ...
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On April 16, 2025, IFLR announced the winners of the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2025 at an awards ceremony held in Hong Kong. Han Kun won two awards, including the most prestigious, "China - M&A Firm of the Year", owing to the firm's outstanding performance over the past year. Han Kun partners Ms. Lu Chai, Mr. Rio Li, and Mr. Kanxi Liao attended the ceremony on behalf of Han Kun to receive the honor ...
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Recently, Lexology—the world's leading legal news platform under the renowned London-based publisher Law Business Research—officially launched the 2025 edition of Lexology Panoramic: Shareholder Activism & Engagement. Han Kun is the only Chinese law firm invited to contribute to the publication. The authors of the China chapter include Han Kun partners Mr. Dong (Eric) Liu, Ms. Qimin Zhu as well as attorneys Mr. Shi Yin and 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 Zhengzhou Jianzhong Construction and Development (Group) Co., Ltd.'s ("Zhengzhou Jianzhong Construction and Development") debut U.S.$39 million 3-Year Bond issuance as Issuer's international counsel.The coupon rate of the 3-Year Bonds is 7.20%. This deal is Zhengzhou Jianzhong Construction and Development's debut issuance in the offshore bond market ...
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On April 1, 2025, the well-known periodical Commercial Dispute Resolution ("CDR") published the CDR Essential Intelligence – Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery 2025. Han Kun Shanghai partners Andy Liao and Yuxian Zhao were exclusively invited to write the PRC chapter (https://www.cdr-news.com/cdr-essential-intelligence/fraud-asset-tracing-recovery/china/) ...
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On April 8, 2025, LEGALBAND announced the winners of its 2025 China Law Awards. Recognized for its outstanding performance over the past year, Han Kun was honored as "Private Equity and Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year" and "TMT Law Firm of the Year". Additionally, Han Kun partner Charles Li was awarded "Managing Partner of the Year".Private Equity and Venture Capital Law Firm of the YearReasons for selection: "A long-term partner to top-tier capital and leading enterprises ...
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On April 2, 2025, Aiper Intelligent ("Aiper") announced that it has successfully completed a new round of financing, raising nearly RMB 1 billion. Fluidra, a global leader in professional and retail pool cleaning solutions, participated as a strategic investor. Additionally, Yunqi Capital joined as a new investor, while existing shareholders, including XVC, Fosun RZ Capital, and Borchid Capital, further increased their stakes ...
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On April 2, 2025, China Business Law Journal announced its "Deals of the Year 2024", which highlights 12 Han Kun-advised deals.The legal market has shown great resolve and imagination in what has been another challenging year. In China and abroad, scores of representative deals have demonstrated lawyers' wisdom and work ethic. Some deals have turned the tide, some have saved the day, and some have offered hope for the coming year ...
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On April 2, 2025, legal research and analytics firm GCProfiles released its "2025 GCP China 40 Under 40" list, spotlighting 40 of the most outstanding young lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partners Jiaxin Liu and Lei Zhu were named to the list (listed alphabetically by surname).Jiaxin LiuReasons for selection: Mr. Liu specializes in venture capital and private equity investment, domestic and international capital markets, and M&A transactions ...
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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 Jiyuan City Jikang Technology Co., Ltd.'s ("Jiyuan Jikang Technology") debut U.S.$100 million 3-Year Bond issuance as Placing Agents' and Trustee's international counsel.The coupon rate of the 3-Year Bonds is 6.80% and the Bonds are guaranteed by Henan Zhongyu Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd ...
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The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its 17th edition of Lexology In-Depth Dispute Resolution. Han Kun partner Ms. Ying Zeng, associates Mr. Cao Qian and Ms. Wang Xiuqi co-authored the China chapter.Lexology In-Depth Dispute Resolution introduces the legal framework and practice of dispute resolution in 24 different jurisdictions, with contributions from leading dispute resolution practitioners from different countries and jurisdictions ...
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On March 25, 2025, the Legal Guru Club and the Legal Hall of Fame officially released the 2025 "List of Excellent Lawyers Recommended by General Counsels of Chinese Well-Known Enterprises". Han Kun Law Offices won six firm awards, and 21 Han Kun lawyers were named to the list ...
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On 24 March 2025, The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited ("TUL") announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary The United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co., Ltd. ("United Biotechnology") and Novo Nordisk A/S ("Novo Nordisk"), a multinational biopharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Denmark, have entered into an exclusive license agreement ...
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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 Ganzhou Development Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.'s ("Ganzhou Development Group") U.S.$300 million Sustainable Bonds offshore offering as Issuer's international counsel.The coupon rate of this offshore offering of U.S.$300 million sustainable bonds by Ganzhou Development Group is 5 ...
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On March 24, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), a world-leading legal directory owned by Thomson Reuters, unveiled its 2025 ALB China Top 15 Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers. Han Kun partner Lei Zhu was named to the list, owing to his exceptional performance in the field.Mr. Zhu Specializes in commercial crisis resolution, debt restructuring, and bankruptcy restructuring and has extensive knowledge and expertise in the legal profession with over 10 years of experience ...
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On March 20, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its inaugural "2025 ALB China Regulatory Compliance Rankings". Han Kun was recognized in the rankings thanks to its exceptional performance and favorable client feedback in Regulatory Compliance.As global dynamics evolve rapidly, corporate compliance challenges have expanded beyond traditional areas such as anti-bribery and anti-monopoly to encompass diverse fields such as data compliance, ESG, and export controls ...
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On March 18, 2025, renowned legal directory Legalband, announced the shortlist for its "2025 China Law Awards" ...
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Han Kun has acted as PRC counsel for the issuer in connection with Baidu, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: BIDU; HKEX: 9888) offering of RMB 10 billion in offshore bonds and USD 2 billion in exchangeable bonds.Baidu is a leading artificial intelligence company with a strong foundation in the Internet ...
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On March 14, 2025, the winners of the Chambers Greater China Region (PRC Firms) Awards 2025 were announced during a ceremony held in Shanghai. Han Kun won one of the most prestigious awards, "China (PRC Firms) Corporate & Finance Law Firm of the Year". This is the second consecutive year Han Kun has been honored since winning the award in 2024. Han Kun lawyers Mr. Kelvin Gao, Mr. Vincent Song, and Mr ...
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On March 7, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 China Top 15 Female Lawyers". The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional female lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Ms. Lu Ran was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Ms. Ran is highly regarded for her expertise in investment fund legal services, particularly in the establishment, management, and operation of private equity funds ...
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Recently, the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC) made a ruling on a new drug development license-in transaction dispute with significant industry benchmark value. Han Kun Law Offices successfully represented the licensee in defending against the licensor's request for contract termination, preserving our client's commercial interests ...
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Han Kun has provided legal services in connection with iQIYI, Inc.'s ("iQIYI", Stock Code: NASDAQ: IQ) US$ 350 million convertible notes offering as PRC counsel for the joint bookrunners.iQIYI is a leading online entertainment video service provider in China ...
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IFLR has recently revealed its shortlist for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2025 ...
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On February 26, 2025, following extensive research, China Business Law Journal announced the China practice edition of "The A-List 2024-25: Rising Stars", which includes 100 lawyers practising Chinese law, as well as 20 lawyers from foreign law firms or working overseas. Eight Han Kun lawyers, Wenle Du, Aaron Gu, Xun Li, Jiaxin Liu, Jin Qian, Xin Wang, Lin Zhou, and Lei Zhu (listed alphabetically by surname)—were selected for their excellence and contributions.Wenle DuMr ...