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Han Kun Law Offices

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The Corporate and M&A practice at Han Kun Law Offices is geared to handle a broad range of transactional mandates from state-owned enterprises, multinational corporations, and listed companies. The team supports clients from a myriad of industries including the energy, financial services, and tech. Leadership responsibilities are divided between FDI specialist Zhihua (David) Tang, Yunge (Paula) Liu, who has amassed considerable experience on both inbound and outbound M&A, and Ying (Gloria) Xu, whose portfolio of work covers the tech, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. Chaoying (Charles) Li intervenes on both equity and debt financing, whilst  Zaiguang Lu and Aaron Zhou intervene on both domestic and US related instructions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very pragmatic and clear.’

  • ‘They focus on what is important and are always available.’

  • ‘They give very responsive, tailor-made advice.’

  • ‘We regularly work with Zhihua (David) Tang and Robin Zhang - both are excellent.'

  • 'The Han Kun team are very responsible, can quickly respond to the requirements put forward by customers with high service quality.'

  • 'Hua Zhong, very good at safeguarding the interests of clients, rich experience, and good attitude and service.'

  • 'We routinely engage Han Kun over other legal service providers in China primarily due to their overall responsiveness and experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. The team is versatile; they advise on both the commercial aspects of our business as well as compliance and regulatory matters, such as intellectual property protection, drug approvals, and inspections. I have collaborated with lead partner David Tang for many years. He pinpoints the legal issues that we need to address in our business and can quickly identify for us other partners and associates who have the requisite skills for each engagement when needed. Han Kun takes a seamless, holistic approach to each practice area, such as compliance and intellectual property. This collaboration within the firm sets Han Kun apart from other law firms that I have worked with and clearly enhances Han Kun’s value proposition.'

  • 'More than simply a legal services provider, I see Han Kun as trusted advisors who are there for us.'

  • 'The scope of engagement was clear and associated cost was reasonable. Their guidance and actions were simple and understandable.'

  • 'As a team, they provided effective and efficient help throughout the way, and went an extra mile in helping us getting to the finish line with the subject matter.'

Key clients

  • Heineken
  • Tencent Music Entertainment Group
  • Marriott
  • Baidu
  • JD.COM
  • Gao Hua Securities
  • FountainVest Partners
  • Volkswagen (China) Investment Company Limited
  • KPS Capital Partners
  • American Express Global Business Travel
  • Air Products (NYSE:APD)
  • The Jordan Company
  • TH International Limited
  • Wallaby Medical Holding, Inc.
  • National IC Industry Investment Fund Phase II Co., Ltd.
  • JD Property Group Corporation (“JDP”)
  • Corporate Service Company (“CSC”)
  • ECARX Holdings Inc.
  • Inmagene
  • Symrise (China) Investment Company Limited

Work highlights

Representing Webull Corporation as PRC legal counsel for its overseas listing.
Advised Unisplendour Corporation Limited on its acquisition of a 30% equity interest in New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
Assisted CICC Capital Operation Co., Ltd. with its establishment of Kunhua (Tianjin) Equity Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) and acquisition of equity interests of fourteen project companies holding and operating over fourteen real estate projects.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Zhihua (David) Tang

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Chaoying (Charles) Li
Shuting Qi
Ying (Gloria) Xu

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Chengyao (Aaron) Zhou

Practice head

Zhihua (David) Tang; Yunge (Paula) Liu; Ying (Gloria) Xu

Other key lawyers

Chaoying (Charles) Li; Zaiguang Lu; Aaron Zhou; Robin Zhang; Hua Zhong; Yifan Ding

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