Artificial Intelligence
China
29 August 2025
Han Kun Law Offices is routinely mandated by healthcare, pharmaceutical, internet, private equity, venture capital, and asset management sector clients. The labour and employment team, which also advises Chinese start-ups, specialises in labour disputes, employment-related violations, senior employee-related criminal liability, and compliance and anti-corruption issues. It additionally assists with employee placement plans and trade secrets. The practice is co-led from Shanghai by Will Huang, an adviser on employment terminations, non-compete agreements, stock incentive plans, and lay-offs; and Weiheng Jia, who acts on labour and employment issues, alongside his M&A and regulatory compliance practices. Xiu Pei in Beijing, and Lifeng Lu, Marinda Liang and Tingji Zhou in Shanghai are also experienced employment lawyers.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They handle the necessary issues with a lean team and at a reasonable cost.’
- ‘For incidents requiring robust emergency response capabilities, they are able to provide the appropriate documentation at every stage.’
- 'This legal team is responsive and provides professional legal advice. Besides standard labour law services, they also address legal needs in taxation, asset management, and other areas. They can also cater to legal needs in various regions, such as Hong Kong and Singapore. Overall, they are professional and reliable.'
Practice head
Will Huang; Weiheng Jia
Other key lawyers
Xiu Pei; Lifeng Lu; Marinda Liang; Tingji Zhou