Han Kun Law Offices’s top-tier data compliance and cybersecurity practice offers particular expertise in IPO-related cybersecurity reviews and is well-versed in handling sensitive data. The team has been active in supporting multinational corporations on cross-border data transfer (CBDT) security assessment applications, as well as other data compliance and data localisation matters. In Shanghai, Yan Wang assists with data-related issues in IP cases, David Tang is an expert in corporate compliance and data protection and Min Zhu is noted for his specialism in life sciences and healthcare sectors. Michelle Gon is also a key member of the Shanghai team and mainly advises multinational clients on cross-border compliance and regulation including anti-corruption and unfair competition matters. Data compliance specialist Kevin Duan sits in Beijing and is a go-to advisor for technology companies in the internet, automobile, AI and pharmaceutical sectors. The five aforementioned lawyers all co-lead the practice. Meanwhile, Shanghai-based Jun Li brings expertise in corporate-related data compliance issues.
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‘The firm has a comprehensive background and a good understanding of AI technology and industry practices. It also is be able to provide a full range of services and work closely with regulatory agencies.’
‘Kevin Duan has a background in science and engineering enabling him to have a deeper understanding of business scenarios. He works closely with multiple regulatory agencies and can provide clients with cutting-edge insights.’
‘Great team - super knowledgeable and practical and responsive. ’
‘David Tang is very clever and business savvy. Highly recommend.’
‘The team put in extra efforts to really try to understand our company's business and what we are trying to achieve from a business perspective, which is greatly appreciated as we or most clients are not just looking for legal advice but advice that is relevant and pragmatic to our business. ’
‘My shout outs would be to Min Zhu and Ying Huang, both are very dedicated and experienced in data privacy. Min is highly experienced in this area and is able to provide not just legal advice but industry insight and regulatory expectations. Ying has become an expert in the data privacy area since PIPL came into effect. She's always able to make us feel highly valued from her responsiveness and dedication to provide pragmatic advice.’
Key clients
- Tencent
- Marriott
- Wuxi Biologics
- Baidu
- Amphenol
- Boston Consulting Group
- Coupang
- Huazhu
- State Grid
- State Grid Yingda International Holdings Co.
Work highlights
- Assisted WuXi Biologics with conducting compliance gap analysis and rectification and building data compliance systems in light of the personal information protection and data security law.
- Advised Amphenol on a variety of data compliance issues.
- Advised HPE on its China data and technology compliance matters.
Lawyers
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Kevin Duan
Practice head
Kevin Duan; David Tang; Yan Wang; Min Zhu; Michelle Gon
Other key lawyers
Jun Li; Ying Huang