Han Kun Law Offices’s investment funds team routinely acts for clients on RMB funds, offshore funds, and cross-border funds. The practice boasts experience in representing fund managers and advising on single project funds and venture capital funds across a range of jurisdictions. In Beijing, Lu Ran leads the group with vast experience in the formation and establishment of funds. Ran is ably supported by Lin Zhou in Beijing and Jin Qian and Jicong (Vincent) Song in Shanghai. Zhou handles mandates involving various types of funds, including M&A funds, real estate funds, and venture capital funds, and often advises on fund structures. Qian is well-known for expertise in representing clients in the formation of RMB funds, while Song is praised for excellent due diligence abilities.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The reputation of Han Kun Law Offices in the field of equity investment has long been known, and our collaboration has further confirmed their professional standards.'

  • 'The team not only understands the legal key points of various investment transactions but also provides practical advice by integrating business logic, finding the best balance between compliance and business objectives.'

  • 'They are true partners who can share risks and create value with their clients, making them a reliable choice for long-term cooperation.' 

  • 'They have very rich and profound experience in aspects such as the establishment structure of equity investment funds, communication with various investors during fundraising, and the agreements of ancillary contracts, as well as rights and guarantees during project investments.'

  • 'They have a clear understanding of business and play a very important role in ensuring key rights for clients.' 

  • 'Jicong (Vincent) Song has always been directly involved in projects, possessing professional depth and practical skills. He demonstrated strong professional competence.' 

  • 'Jicong (Vincent) Song is not only experienced in the field of equity investment but also patient and attentive in communication. When faced with complex issues in a project, he is always able to interpret the legal points in a clear and understandable way, respond to our needs promptly, communicate and coordinate resources within the law firm, and meet our needs in various areas.' 

  • 'Whether it is the initial due diligence, drafting of transaction documents, or later negotiation support, they have demonstrated precise control over the entire process of equity investment, effectively balancing legal compliance with business goals.'

Key clients

  • CICC Capital
  • China Broadband Capital
  • CPE
  • Goldstone Investment
  • Matrix
  • IDG Capital
  • FountainVest Partners
  • Micro Connect
  • CDH
  • Gaorong Capital
  • XVC
  • CEC Capital
  • Hui Capital
  • Hike Capital
  • Venturous Capital
  • Qiming Partners
  • Tencent
  • Taikang Investment
  • Jadespring Capital
  • BOCIPE

Work highlights

Represented Jadespring Capital in the formation of an RMB 500 million single-project fund.
Assisted Goldstone Investment Limited with the formation a Co-GP fund Zhejiang Taizhou Jinshi Precision Manufacturing Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership).

Lawyers

Leading partners

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

Lu Ran
Lin Zhou

Next Generation Partners

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

Jicong (Vincent) Song
Jin Qian

Practice head

Lu Ran

Other key lawyers

Lin Zhou; Jin Qian; Jicong (Vincent) Song; Min Luo; Xiao Ding; Zhihao Pei; Zhehao Li; Pengxiang Zhang