The TMT practice at Han Kun Law Offices is jointly overseen by a team of six: Yijun Chao, Chaoying (Charles) Li, Wei (David) Li, Chao (Kelvin) Gao, Zaiguang Lu, and Sheng Li, a line up that boasts experience in a variety of legal matters pertinent to TMT clients, such as venture capital and private equity, securities issuances and listings, funds, IP, and more. Furthermore, the firm is active in various investment matters, corporate actions, and IP protection, capital markets and corporate deals, and hi-tech direct investments. The team, which has a client list comprising established domestic and overseas telecoms and tech giants and startup unicorns alike, has notable experience with AI regulatory and compliance matters, AI infrastructure, and product launches. Another key workflow is intellectual property and matters from the world of TV and film production, an area where Wei (Vivian) He comes highly recommended.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Experienced, responsive, and excellent value for money.’
- ‘Duan Zhichao and Hong Danmin are recommended.'
Key clients
- Tencent
- Baidu
Work highlights
Represented Baidu in its RMB10bn offshore bonds and US$2bn exchangeable bonds offering.
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Charles Li
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Zaiguang Lu
Practice head
Yijun Chao; Chaoying (Charles) Li; Wei (David) Li; Chao (Kelvin) Gao; Zaiguang Lu; Sheng Li
Other key lawyers
Wei (Vivian) He; Duan Zhichao; Hong Danmin