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Han Kun, JunHe 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

By Liu Jing and Gao Xiya, Han Kun Law Offices

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

By Angus Xi, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Impact of HK stablecoin rules on mainland China

By Felix Miao, Xun Li and Song Hong, Han Kun Law Offices

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?

By Jia Weiheng and Zong Minhui, Han Kun Law Offices

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

By Wang Zhenyu, Han Kun Law Offices

China tightens rules on share disposals by major shareholders to enhance market integrity and investor protection

DaHui hires private equity partner in corporate boost

DaHui Lawyers adds PE partner Jason Song to its Shanghai team

Han Kun advises 3SBio in landmark Pfizer licensing deal

3SBio inks major licensing deal with Pfizer for cancer drug SSGJ-707

Standard essential patent battleground shifts in China

By Luo Rui and Bian Yi, Han Kun Law Offices

Protection of trade secrets through conduct preservation

By Wang Yan and Zhang Yue, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Practical advantages of pre-reorganisation in corporate rescue

By Zhang Yao and Wang Xiang, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Derivative arbitration by shareholders under Common Law

By Liu Long and Kuang Chen, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Han Kun expands its Hong Kong branch with Alex Tao as a partner in capital markets

Dilemma in applying DR clauses in multiple contracts

By Zhang Yaxing and San Bing, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Infringement risks and legal paths in large AI model training

By Wang Yan and Bie Yanghong, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Navigating the minefield of investor repurchase rights

By Zhu Qimin and Yin Shi, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Bond issuance regulations for Chinese companies listed overseas

By Wang Jin and Patrick Hu, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Safeguarding innovation with IP litigation

By Luo Rui and Zhang Yue, Han Kun Law Offices

Regulations governing training material for generative AI

By Estella Chen, Zhao Minxi, and Chao Xin, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Upgrading data breach prevention and response

By Kevin Duan and Hu Minzhe, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Secondary fund compliance and legal concerns

By Ran Lu and Pei Zhihao, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Changes to foreign-related sections of Civil Procedure Law

By Ye Zhihao, Liu Long, and Xu Jialiang, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Reviewing Corporate ESG Disclosure Guidelines

By Li Yipu and Yue Yi, Han Kun Law Offices

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

IP protection in the ChatGPT era

By Wang Yan and Li Yue, Han Kun Law Offices

A new pathway to data protection

By Kevin Duan and Jiang Hainan, Han Kun Law Offices

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

Deals of the year 2022

China Business Law Journal announces the most exciting China-related legal transactions and disputes of 2022

Allen & Overy adds fund and asset management partner in Shanghai

Allen & Overy has strengthened its fund and asset management practice in the Asia-Pacific region with the hire of partner Daisy Qi to the Shanghai office

Harvest, JD.com issue China’s first private warehousing logistics REIT

Baker McKenzie FenXun and Han Kun Law Offices advised parties in issuing China’s first private enterprise warehousing logistics real estate investment trust (REIT)

How to amicably terminate a pharmaceutical BD project

By Aaron Gu and Zhu Min, Han Kun Law Offices

Law firm trio advise ECARX on Nasdaq listing via SPAC merger

Three law firms advised automotive technology company ECARX on its Nasdaq listing via a merger with US special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)

3D Medicines taps Han Kun for IP advice in Hong Kong IPO

3D Medicines, an oncology medical research and development company, tapped Han Kun Law Firm’s intellectual property services during preparations for its HKD430 million Hong Kong IPO, to protect multiple patented drugs

Han Kun and King & Wood Mallesons help crossing-border financing between Micro Connect and HSBC

Micro Connect, a financial platform founded by former HKEX CEO Charles Li, signed a USD25 million asset-backed loan with HSBC

Han Kun associate law firm merges with Hong Kong branch

Miao & Co, an associate law firm with Han Kun Law Offices, has merged with Han Kun’s Hong Kong branch

Remedies against malicious transfer of invested companies

By Liu Jing and Qi Hanwei, Han Kun Law Offices

Neglect of liquidation duties by limited company shareholders

By Zhu Qimin and Yin Shi, Han Kun Law Offices

Tims China merges with Silver Crest to debut on Nasdaq

Tims China started to sell its shares on the Nasdaq after closing a merger with blank cheque company Silver Crest Acquisition Corp and at the same time received nearly USD200 million of additional financing

Two Qin Li partners join Han Kun to boost Shanghai’s cross-border business

Han Kun Law Offices hired Jia Weiheng and Cody Chen to beef up its cross-border M&A and corporate compliance business in Shanghai

Counting blessings

China Business Law Journal conducted its annual legal market survey for 2021 with 94 leading law firms to seek their views on trends of the past year

Leapmotor’s rare move shows scrutiny on data compliance pays off

Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor Technology’s rare move to engage legal advisers on PRC data security and US export laws in its successful IPO points to a growing need to scrutinise compliance in these areas

Han Kun welcomes private equity specialist’s return to Shenzhen

Harry Xia, a specialist in private equity and venture capital investment, has rejoined Han Kun Law Offices and will be based in the firm’s Shenzhen office as a partner

Three law firms advise Tencent Music’s homecoming listing on HKEX

Davis Polk, Han Kun Law Offices and Maples Group advised NYSE-listed Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s debut on the HKEX in a secondary listing by introduction

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China Business Law Journal identify the leading “branch office” and “homegrown” law firms across different regions

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