Han Kun Law Offices is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in corporate and M&A, investment funds and private equity. The firm has also earned a reputation in capital markets for its performance in representing both domestic and international clients from various emerging industries. Its aviation finance team, on the other hand, is experienced in advising both Chinese and foreign lessors as well as Chinese and foreign banks in their leasing and finance of commercial aircraft and business jets to Chinese airlines. Based in the firm’s Beijing and Shenzhen office, partner Chaoying (Charles) Li is experienced in public and private financings, M&A, incorporation and corporate restructuring, foreign direct investment, and intellectual property protection. The firm welcomed five partners to enhance its practices across corporate and M&A in the last 12 months.
Client feedback
“They are professional and have extensive experience in complex transactions.” – Banking and finance
“Han Kun Law Offices prudently reviewed the complex deal-related legal documents and strived for the utmost benefits and satisfaction to the client. The lawyers at Han Kun Law Offices have extensive experience, which implies a high level of professionalism and expertise.” – Capital markets
“The firm has a good understanding of the industry, legislation trend and enforcement situation. They have a good combination of multiple qualities and a practical proposal to foster the business with risk mitigation observations.” – Competition/antitrust
“Han Kun Law Offices is very experienced in antitrust filing. They can work efficiently and deliver good results.” – Competition/antitrust
“They always give a prompt response and a better option for the problem.” – Corporate and M&A
“The firm is proactive, professional and responsive.” – Corporate and M&A
“Han Kun's advantages over other law firms are as follows: 1. Their project experience, professionalism, and work ethic are all exceptional, and their responsiveness is particularly commendable. 2. They possess not only solid legal expertise but also a strong innovative spirit. Their work is characterised by creativity and flexibility, making collaboration a pleasant experience. 3. They are a new type of law firm that effectively implements corporate management. Under the coordination of their leading partners, the entire firm's resource mobilisation is swift and targeted, perfectly meeting the needs of large institutional clients. 4. Their partners are highly hands-on and deeply involved in projects, ensuring project quality.” – Corporate and M&A
“The firm is responsive to the client's need.” – Private equity
“Han Kun is very professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. The professionals work well under pressure and can always meet deadlines.” – Private equity
“Han Kun provides 24-7 all-weather support and is accommodating and resourceful.” – Private equity
“They are active in resolving problems for the client.” – Private equity
“They understand the relevant regulations, LPA terms with different LPs, and general guidance regarding legal matters.” – Private equity
“The firm is known for its expertise in various legal areas, including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and intellectual property. Han Kun Law Offices has built a strong reputation both domestically and internationally for providing high-quality legal services to clients. The firm prioritises client needs and strives to provide tailored legal solutions to meet their specific requirements. Han Kun Law Offices embraces innovation in its legal practice, leveraging technology and modern approaches to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The firm boasts a talented team of lawyers and legal professionals who are experienced and knowledgeable in their respective fields. Overall, Han Kun Law Offices excels in delivering comprehensive legal services while maintaining a client-centric approach and a commitment to excellence.” – Real estate
“They have strong commercial sense, quick response, and good documentation practice.” – Real estate
“They are practical and problem-solving.” – Real estate
“The Han Kun team has been swift on urgent matters and can deliver high-quality services in a timely manner.” – Regulatory
“They provide clear advice and assist in liaision with local government or authorities.” – Restructuring and insolvency
Shiwen Dong
“Shiwen is known for his expertise in various legal areas, including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and intellectual property. He has built a strong reputation both domestically and internationally for providing high-quality legal services to clients. He prioritises client needs and strives to provide tailored legal solutions to meet their specific requirements.”
“He provides a prompt reply and is professional and practical.”
Wen Feng
“She is professional and provides timely feedback.”
Chao (Kelvin) Gao
“He is trustworthy and reliable, has overall understanding of the PE practice, and managing internal relationships.”
Yaling (Michelle) Gon
“Michelle is a great team leader and always provides prompt responses to clients' needs.”
Qilin Guo
“She is responsive and supportive.”
Yao (Ally) Hu
“Ally is always very professional, responsive, and reliable. She and her team work very well together and communicate clearly and efficiently with clients. They understand clients' needs and always work for the best interest of their clients.”
Yipu Li
“She has the ability to clearly communicate complex legal concepts and issues, solve problems efficiently, and collaborate effectively with clients and other teams in deal execution.”
“She has strong ability and very good service level.”
Sheng Li
“He is professional, responsive, and proactive.”
“Sheng is the primary partner and main contact for us, having established a long-standing collaborative relationship with the company for several years. He is a trusted partner from our external law firms. Sheng possesses extensive project experience and solid expertise in investment and financing, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets. He also exhibits exceptional business acumen and a flexible communication style. Furthermore, as a senior partner at Han Kun, Sheng effectively allocates Han Kun's resources, seamlessly aligning with our legal needs across various business domains. He is a valuable partner for long-term collaboration.”
Qian Li
“He is knowledgeable and responsive to the client's needs.”
Xiaoxue (Dana) Wu
“She is always patient to listen to the client and give very prompt reactions. She is good at digging out significant legal findings that the client needs.”
Shipo (Angus) Xie
“He has very good accessibility and fast reaction.”
“Shipo is very responsive. He has in-depth knowledge of antitrust practice and can provide practical advice.”
Li Yang
“Li is very capable and efficient in her legal profession. In addition, Li is very cooperative in helping clients resolve legal issues in other areas.”
Yaxing Zhang
“He provides professional advice on legal aspects in China.”
Work highlights
Advised China Structural Reform Fund on its Series B investment in Hikstor Technology.
Advised Legend Capital on its Series B investment in Rongke Power.
Represented Light Year in a series of transactions, including Series Angel financing and Series A financing.
Key clients
HighLight Capital, Hillhouse, Qiming Venture Partners.
Work highlights
Represented Tarim Petrochemical Branch of China National Petroleum Corporation in filing trademark infringement and unfair competition against its imitator.
Represented Netmarble in suing a blatant copycat game, Stone EE, for copyright infringement and unfair competition and asked for over $1.38 million (Rmb10 million) in damages in China.
Work highlights
Advised Sino-Maple (Jiangsu) against a Chinese investment company and a Cambodian manufacturer in a litigation case.
Represented Beijing Harmony Health Medical Diagnostics and some of its shareholders in a shareholder derivative litigation arising out of a series of company asset transactions.
Work highlights
Acted as the lead counsel for Goldstone and Moutai PE, who work together as Co-GP, in connection with the establishment of a FoF fund invested solely by Kweichow Moutai.
Represented Jingdong Property in the establishment of Fund IV of its Core Fund. The fund is the first core fund denominated in RMB for Jingdong Property.
Represented Principal Real Asset Investments Private Fund Management (Beijing) as GP counsel in the formation of a real estate investment fund.
Key clients
CBC Group, China Culture Industrial Investment FOF II, FreeS Fund, IDG Capital.
Work highlights
Advised Unisplendour Corporation in its $3.5 billion (Rmb25.5 billion) acquisition of 49% of the shares of H3C, a leading Chinese digital network solution provider operating globally, from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and became the 100% shareholder of H3C.
Advised Sinopec in its investment in the largest polyethylene production facility in Kazakhstan.
Advised a leading private equity fund in the acquisition of Subway's China business through a consortium.
Key clients
DiDi, Guangzhou Xiaoma Huixing Technology, KE Holdings, Shein.
Work highlights
Advised Lotus Tech on its business combination with L Catterton and public listing in the US through a de-SPAC arrangement and its total of approximately $880 million of private investment in public equity financing and convertible notes.
Advised NIO on its offering of $1 billion convertible senior notes as PRC legal counsel and Hong Kong legal counsel.
Advised Cheche Technology on its de-SPAC combination and listing. Cheche Technology’s de-SPAC combination and listing project is the first deal to be approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission under the new overseas issuance review scheme, whose corporate structure includes a VIE structure.
Acted as the PRC counsel to the joint sponsors and the underwriters in connection with the initial public offering and listing of J&T Global Express on HKEX.
Key clients
CICC, iDreamSky Technology Holdings, Kidswant Children Products, RoboSense Technology.
Work highlights
Advised Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical in its China merger filings for its proposed acquisition of equity interests in a medical device company and acquisition of assets in a chain hospital operator.
Advised CMBI on general antitrust compliance and on its first merger filing for the establishment of a jointly controlled PE fund with leading state-owned companies.
Advised Livent Corporation on the China antitrust filing for its proposed merger with Allkem.
Advised JD.com on the anti-trust filing for the establishment of a joint venture with Hillhouse.
Key clients
China Capital Management, The Jordan Company.
Work highlights
Advised China Eastern Airlines as purchaser in the purchase of 100 Comac C919 aircraft from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China.
Advised BOCOM Leasing in reaching a debt-to-equity swap agreement with HNA Holding in settling the outstanding debt owned by HNA Holding and its subsidiaries to BOCOM Leasing.
Key clients
AerCap, BOC Financial Leasing, China Development Bank, China Southern Airlines, SPDB Financial Leasing.
