Tag: Han Kun Law Offices
Metis IPO is world’s first AI driven nano-delivery firm listing
Metis TechBio debuts on the HKEX on 13 May, raising HKD2.1 billion in the world’s first listing of an AI driven nano-delivery platform company
Han Kun opens in London, the fifth overseas location
Han Kun’s London office commences operations on 22 April, which is the firm’s first office in Europe
Han Kun opens Hangzhou office to focus on AI sector
Han Kun Law Offices opened its Hangzhou office on 10 April, which is its 10th global branch
Capital markets partner joins Han Kun in Hong Kong
Han Kun Law Offices has appointed Joanne Loi as a partner at its Hong Kong branch, further strengthening the firm’s capital markets practice
Deals of the Year 2025
A look back at the blockbuster transactions of 2025 as we gallop into the Year of the Horse
Firms guide on HKD4.83bn IPO of circuit board maker Han’s CNC
Han’s CNC Technology debuted on the HKEX main board on 6 February, raising HKD4.83 billion (USD618 million)
Firms act on snack retailer Busy Ming’s HKD3.67bn HKEX IPO
Snack retailer Busy Ming raised HKD 3.67 bn in its HKEX IPO. Clifford Chance, CM Law Firm, Cleary Gottlieb, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Han Kun advised on the transaction
How protection funds compensate bankrupt financial institutions
As China’s financial risk landscape evolves, the draft revision of the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law introduces critical rules for protection funds
The A-List 2025-26: Growth Drivers
Growth Drivers: We highlight leading Chinese and international lawyers who excel across legal and business sectors
Rewriting the arbitration playbook
Revised law aims to rebrand China as a trusted forum, offering relief to companies facing cross-border disputes
Han Kun adds compliance partner
Han Kun Law Offices has strengthened its Beijing-based criminal and corporate compliance practices
Firms assist on JD Industrials’ HKD2.83bn listing
JD.com's supply chain service arm, Jingdong Industrials, successfully debuted on the HKEX on 11 December, raising HKD2.83 billion
Firms advise Solta Medical on China distributor acquisition
Zhong Lun and Han Kun advised Solta Medical, maker of Thermage, on acquiring full equity in China distributor Shibo Zhenmei
Firms act on Seyond’s HKEX debut in largest de-SPAC listing
LiDAR company Seyond debuts on the HKEX through a de-SPAC merger with TechStar on 10 December, raising HKD1.03 billion
The new game plan
The arena for resolving cross-border disputes is in flux, and China is instituting a new rulebook for arbitration
China’s new Arbitration Law: Modernised and internationalised
China passes major Arbitration Law revision, effective 1 March 2026, marking its first full overhaul since 1995
Firms act on Meituan’s USD3bn offshore bond issue
Han Kun Law Offices and JunHe have advised Meituan on its dual?currency offshore bond issuance worth USD3?billion
Driverless firms Pony.ai, WeRide raise HKD9bn in HKEX IPOs
About 13 firms advised Guangzhou-based Pony.ai and WeRide on HKEX IPOs, raising HKD6.7b and HKD2.39b
Firms guide Seres on debut, HK’s largest carmaker IPO in 2025
Seres Group raised USD1.83bn in its HKEX debut, Hong Kong’s largest carmaker IPO and third-biggest listing of 2025, advised by Davis Polk, KWM, Cooley, Haiwen and Han Kun
Han Kun brings onboard construction partner in Shanghai
Han Kun Law Offices has hired Eric Zhang as a partner in Shanghai, bringing 17 years of legal experience
Han Kun recruits dispute resolution specialist in Shenzhen
Han Kun Law Offices has hired Zhang Dong at its Shenzhen office to strengthen the dispute resolution practice
Risk boundaries of dual controllers under Company Law
The article examines the liability boundaries of dual controllers, de facto and shadow directors under China’s revised Company Law
Global Law Office adds pharmaceuticals and financing trio
Global Law Office has recently hired three lawyers to strengthen its life sciences and financing practice
Han Kun Singapore brings in dispute resolution partner
Han Kun hired Jerald Foo as partner in Singapore to strengthen its cross-border dispute resolution work in Southeast Asia
Han Kun adds Shanghai partner to lift pharma, PE/VC teams
Han Kun Law Offices has brought in Suzie Zhao to the Shanghai office
Multinational antitrust reviews in pharma M&A
In recent years, M&A in the global biopharmaceutical sector has remained highly active
DeHeng, Han Kun, World Law act on Dahon Tech’s HKEX listing
DeHeng, World Law and Han Kun advised Dahon Tech on its HKD392m IPO, Hong Kong’s most subscribed listing at 7,558 times
Out-licensing is in
China's out-licensing boom: legal experts share tips for seamless pharma deals
Comparison of laws regarding stablecoins
As stablecoins reshape global finance, regulators are developing different legal approaches
The sanction jujitsu
Experts analyse emerging trends in the evolving international sanctions landscape and share response solutions
Firms act on Hengrui-GSK USD12.5bn drug development deal
Jiangsu Hengrui and GSK reached a USD12.5bn deal, with Cooley, Davis Polk and Han Kun advising
China Business Law Awards 2025
Which Chinese and international law firms have earned client trust through exceptional expertise?
Han Kun, Zhong Lun act on Sino Biopharm’s USD950m LaNova buy
Han Kun and Zhong Lun advised on Sino Biopharm’s USD950m acquisition of cancer drugmaker LaNova Medicines
How can MNCs balance sanctions regimes?
China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law creates new compliance risks for multinationals navigating conflicting global sanctions regimes
Han Kun adds fund specialist from Blackstone for HK team
Han Kun hires Joanna Wang, former Blackstone SVP of legal and compliance, to join its Hong Kong office
Firms work on ride-hailing platform CaoCao’s HKD1.85bn IPO
Skadden, KWM, Appleby, Latham & Watkins and Han Kun advised on CaoCao’s HKD1.85 billion HKEX listing, marking Geely’s 10th listed company
The best of time
Time management remains key in law. How do top lawyers turn minutes into milestones?
Han Kun opens second US office in Silicon Valley
Han Kun Law Offices has announced on 19 June the launch of its Silicon Valley office in California, US
Han Kun NY hires cross-border dispute specialist
Han Kun appoints Christine Kang as partner in New York; she specialises in cross-border dispute resolution
Understanding new rules on share disposal
China tightens rules on share disposals by major shareholders to enhance market integrity and investor protection
Han Kun advises 3SBio in landmark Pfizer licensing deal
3SBio inks major licensing deal with Pfizer for cancer drug SSGJ-707
Firms act on China tech giant Baidu’s RMB10bn offshore bonds
Skadden, Han Kun, Jingtian & Gongcheng, and Davis Polk advised Baidu on its USD1.48bn offshore bond issuance
The A-List 2024-25: Rising Stars
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
China law firms strengthen international talent pool
PRC firms Zhong Lun and Jingtian & Gongcheng hire top talent from global firms
The A-List 2024-25: Growth Drivers
China Business Law Journal highlights Chinese and international lawyers who drove key market-shaping deals and projects this year
Forewarned is forearmed
Dispute experts from frontier law firms expound on the standout legal issues in an era of tightened regulation
Han Kun adds two capital markets specialists in HK in a week
Han Kun Law Offices hires Melody He as a partner in HK, their second hire this week after Alex Tao, a cross-border specialist
Han Kun adds capital markets partner to grow global business
Quintet steers Pony AI’s USD413m Nasdaq IPO
Pony AI raised USD 413 million in its Nasdaq IPO, marking the third-largest Chinese debut in the US
Quintet acts on Asiainfo Security’s David and Goliath buy
Han Kun, Slaughter and May, Fangda, Kirkland & Ellis, and Jingtian advised on the first Star Market firm's acquisition of a Hong Kong-listed company
Han Kun NY adds capital markets partner?
Han Kun Law Offices has added partner Steve Lin to enhance its capital markets team
Han Kun NY adds capital markets specialist Steve Lin
Steve Lin, a renowned Kirkland & Ellis partner, has joined Han Kun as the first partner at its New York branch
Praying for rain
Revenue data from over 100 law firms reveals shifts in China's legal market
Quintet counsels on Meituan’s USD2.5bn bond issue
Davis Polk advised on Meituan’s USD2.5 billion senior notes, the largest by a Chinese company in three years
Jia Yuan bolsters Shanghai and Hong Kong team with pair of partners
Jia Yuan Law Offices expands in Shanghai and Hong Kong with Daisy Qi as senior partner and Wang Tiantian as partner
Han Kun hires capital markets specialist for New York office
Han Kun Law Offices has brought on Wang Yu, a seasoned capital markets expert, as a partner at its New York office
AnJie Broad recruits pair for teams in Shenzhen and Xiamen
AnJie Broad adds partners Zhang Zhewen and Zhou Minchao in Shenzhen and Xiamen, boosting private equity and IP expertise
Wang Jing & GH hires Shenzhen director, lifts disputes team
Wang Jing & GH Law Firm hires Li Qian as Shenzhen office director and dispute resolution practice head to enhance the firm's business in this area
Team joins Han Kun to meet client needs in Singapore
Han Kun Law Offices has hired partner Leong Chuo Ming and a team in Singapore
Corporate specialist and team join Han Kun in Singapore
Han Kun Law Offices has recruited a four-member team, led by partner Leong Chuo Ming, to the firm’s Singapore office
Han Kun adds three bankruptcy and restructuring specialists
Han Kun boosts Shenzhen and Shanghai teams by adding bankruptcy specialists Du Wenle, Zhang Yao, and Zhu Lei from Tiantong
China Business Law Awards 2024
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2023
Malaysian firm allies with China’s Grandall in cross-border tie-up
Richard Wee Chambers in Kuala Lumpur collaborates with Beijing's Grandall Law Firm, marking 50 years of Malaysia-China ties
Grandall expands into Malaysia in Richard Wee Chambers tie-up
Grandall Law Firm taps into the Malaysia business, making Richard Wee Chambers its affiliated firm in Kuala Lumpur
Grind and unwind
Long working hours may be part and parcel of the lawyer experience, but it does not have to compromise other pursuits in life
Tiantai hires four dispute resolution specialists
Four dispute resolution specialists – senior partners Fang Fang and Sun Qiunan, as well as partners Wang Qi and Song Jinghao – have joined Tiantai Law Firm’s Beijing office
Seven firms act on electric vehicle brand Zeekr’s USD441m IPO
Davis Polk, KWM, Ogier, Han Kun, Simpson Thacher, Fangda Partners,and Sidley Austin advise on Zeekr's USD441m NYSE listing
In-house Counsel Awards 2024
After extensive market research, we unveil the winners of the In-house Counsel Awards 2024
Han Kun lifts debt capital markets practice with new partner
Han Kun Law Offices has added Hong Kong-based partner Allen Zhang to shore up its debt capital markets practice
Former judge Liu Xin bolsters Han Kun’s criminal practice
Han Kun Law Office strengthens Shanghai criminal team with former judge Liu Xin, bringing nearly 30 years' expertise
The A-List 2023-24: Rising Stars
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
Quintet acts on Webull’s Nasdaq debut via USD7.3bn SPAC listing
Law firms Kirkland & Ellis, Ogier, Han Kun, Wilson Sonsini, and Maples Group advise on Webull's USD7.3bn SPAC listing with a blank-cheque firm on Nasdaq
Han Kun hires corporate and finance specialist Bonnie Yung
Han Kun Law Offices has bolstered its capabilities in general corporate matters and finance with the addition of new partner Bonnie Yung, a former partner at Mayer Brown
The A-List 2023-24: Growth Drivers
Following an extensive survey of market opinion and independent editorial research, China Business Law Journal announces the Growth Drivers in China’s legal market.
Han Kun lands in New York for its second offshore office
Han Kun Law Offices has expanded its reach to New York, marking the second overseas office for the firm following its Singapore branch in June
Han Kun expands Beijing office with hiring of crime specialist
Criminal expert Han Yang has joined the Beijing branch of Han Kun Law Offices as a partner
PE expert Karina Luo rejoins Han Kun in Shanghai
Luo specializes in private equity fund establishment, asset management, and designing management team incentives for private fund interest transfers
Moving with purpose
What do stellar young lawyers talk about when they consider their career developments??
A battle of wits
China is emerging as a leader in legaltech as it reforms and modernises its legal frameworks
China Business Law Awards (Regional Awards) 2023
China Business Law Journal identifies the leading “branch office” and “homegrown” law firms across different regions.
10 firms guide delivery company J&T Express’ HKD3.9bn IPO
J&T Express, Southeast Asia's largest fast delivery company, debuted on HKEX, raising USD501 million through a second-largest IPO in the city's history.
Cancer drug firm Adlai Nortye raises USD97.5m in Nasdaq IPO
O’Melveny, Han Kun Law Offices, Maples Group, Latham & Watkins and Zhong Lun Law Firm advised on cancer drug developer Adlai Nortye’s Nasdaq debut
Five law firms help EV maker NIO issue USD1bn in bonds
Skadden, Kirkland & Ellis, Han Kun Law Offices, Latham & Watkins and Commerce & Finance Law Offices have advised electric vehicle manufacturer NIO?
Hard knocks
How did China’s legal market fare in the locked down year of 2022? Our annual survey, featuring 88 leading law firms, reveals the answers
Seven law firms act on VIE-structured CheChe’s US de-SPAC
Seven law firms represented the stakeholders on a merger between car insurance company CheChe Technology and blank-cheque enterprise Prime Impact, marking the latest Chinese variable interest entity (VIE) to pursue an overseas listing
Jingtian & Gongcheng welcomes two partners to boost services
Jingtian & Gongcheng has added two new partners, Sun Pengcheng and Wang Huan, to bolster services in the firm’s Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen offices.
Singapore swing
The harmonious blend of common law traditions and bustling commerce is transforming the Lion City into a beacon of legal excellence
The future is?
What apps, software and websites are proving indispensable for China’s lawyers and in-house counsel?
Han Kun strengthens Shenzhen office with return of duo
Han Kun Law Offices welcomes Sheldon Chen and Clarence Chung back to the firm and they will be based in the Shenzhen branch
Quartet acts for China’s first group of REIT expansions
Haiwen & Partners, Han Kun Law Offices, King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) and Zhong Lun Law Firm counselled China’s initial set of four infrastructure real estate investment trust (REIT) expansion projects
Law imitates art
When legal professionals look for inspiration or diversion, where do they turn?
China Business Law Awards 2023
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2022
Four law firms assist on Subway master franchise agreement
Baker McKenzie, Kirkland & Ellis, Haiwen & Partners and Han Kun Law Offices advised on one of the largest master franchise agreements in the fast-food industry covering international chain Subway’s plan to open 4,000 stores in mainland China in the next two decades
Force of nature
With rapidly escalating ESG awareness and evolving policies, China is embracing a robust wave of green investment
Han Kun adds capital markets partner Raymond Shi in Beijing
Han Kun Law Offices has hired Raymond Shi as a Beijing-headquartered partner to bolster its capital markets division
Han Kun adds two energy and cross-border M&A specialists
Lan Tao and Gloria Wang, former partner and counsel at Sidley Austin, respectively, have joined Han Kun Law Offices to bolster the firm’s competitiveness in the energy and infrastructure sector
Rising Stars 2023
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
Han Kun adds Tian Yuan’s SH managing partner to boost capital markets
Tian Yuan Law Firm’s Shanghai-based managing partner Xu Ping has moved to Han Kun Law Offices to strengthen the latter’s capital markets capability
Five firms assist on Lotus Tech’s Nasdaq listing via SPAC vehicle
Automaker Geely Holdings’ luxury electric vehicle brand Lotus Technology agreed to merge with an LVMH-backed shell company, which saw legal support from Skadden, Han Kun Law Offices, Kirkland & Ellis, Fangda Partners and Shearman & Sterling








































































































































