Han Kun Law Offices‘ team is well-experienced in data protection matters and is noted for its expertise in cross-border TMT, M&A and IPO-related cases, in particular. The group is led by Kevin Duan, Zhihua (David) Tang , Min Zhu and Michelle Gon. Duan is based in Beijing and combines significant experience in IP and data protection; he is well-versed in handling tech-related matters in the AI, pharma and medical devices industries. Shanghai-based Tang provides expertise in compliance policies, cybersecurity and personal information protection, while Zhu advises multinational corporations on data compliance analysis, incident crises and cross-border data transfers. In Shanghai, Gon has a particular focus on complex cross-border compliance and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team can provide a variety of services related to data protection and AI governance, with a wide range of coverage. They can maintain close communication with regulatory agencies and technical support units to provide in-depth observation for enterprises.’
  • 'Kevin Duan has a technical background and can understand the actual business scenarios and demands of the enterprise. Duan led the team to provide us with professional and efficient services.’

  • 'Kevin Duan and Yuting Wang are both excellent. They come up with the right questions and provide pragmatic advice with an understanding of the technology it concerns. I recommend them to my other clients looking for PRC advice.'

  • 'Rich experience and correspondingly fast.'

  • 'They are fast and pragmatic, and they provide concise advice that really helps.'

  • 'I am working with Yuting Wang and Kevin Duan, and they both are excellent. They come up with the right questions and provide pragmatic advice with an understanding of the technology it concerns. I recommend them to my other clients looking for PRC advice.'

Key clients

  • Bayer
  • Siemens
  • HP Inc.
  • Mastercard NetsUnion
  • Fresenius Kabi
  • Volvo Cars
  • Baidu
  • Tencent
  • Geely Holdings
  • Geely Cars
  • Miniso

Work highlights

Advised Bayer on a variety of data compliance issues.
Advised Siemens’ as a trusted advisor on personal data protection matters in China.
Assisted HP Inc. on a generative AI-related legal framework in China and provided recommendations relating to how to roll out its GenAI-enabled hardware in China.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Kevin Duan
Min Zhu

Practice head

Kevin Duan; Zhihua (David) Tang; Yan Wang; Min Zhu; Michelle Gon

Other key lawyers

Yuting Wang