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Han Kun Law Offices

Han Kun Law Offices (Chinese: 漢坤律師事務所) (commonly Han Kun/漢坤) is an international law firm headquartered in Beijing, China with offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Haikou, Wuhan, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York.[1] Counting multinational companies, funds, and a number of top-notch companies from new economic sectors as clients, Han Kun is considered to be one of the most prestigious law firms in China.[2]

Han Kun Law Offices
漢坤律師事務所
HeadquartersBeijing, China
No. of offices8
No. of attorneys800+
No. of employees1000+
Major practice areasFull service
Date founded2004 (Beijing)
Company typeLaw firm
Websitewww.hankunlaw.com

The firm rapidly enhances its capacity in recent years with an aim to provide seamless professional legal sevices on a global scale. This growth includes the establishment of Han Kun international offices, which have attracted lawyers from other top international law firms, including those within the "Magic Circle"[3] and "Big Law"[4].

Beijing, home to the headquarter of Han Kun Law Offices.

Known for its stringent selection process, Han Kun lawyers are typically graduates of esteemed universities and possess extensive experience in managing complex cross-border transactions and dispute resolution, serving both Chinese and foreign clients.

The firm's working languages include Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and German.

Han Kun is also exclusive China law firm member of WSG[5] and Pacific Rim Advisory Council.[6]

History

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Han Kun was founded in Beijing in 2004.

 
The Landmark, home to Han Kun Law Offices LLP in Hong Kong.

In 2009, Han Kun opened its Shenzhen office, making it the firm's third office after Beijing and Shanghai.

In 2014, Han Kun entered the Hong Kong market through an association with a Hong Kong law firm.

In 2015, Han Kun entered into an alliance with Italian law firm Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners, allowing the two firms to work together on advising clients in China and Hong Kong, as well as Chinese investors with investments in Europe.[7]

In 2022, Han Kun reached a merger agreement with Shanghai-based Young-Ben. Young-Ben is a boutique law firm established in 2007 with a focus on finance and commercial dispute resolutions. According to the agreement, all Young-Ben partners, business departments, and administrative teams will join Han Kun's Shanghai office.

On April 18, 2022, with the approval of Hainan Provincial Department of Justice, the Haikou office of Han Kun was officially opened.

In order to satisfy the growing demand for high quality legal services of clients from central China, the Wuhan office of Han Kun was officially opened on July 27, 2022.

 
Rockefeller Center, where Han Kun NY is located.

On November 28, 2022, Han Kun announced that Han Kun’s Hong Kong office and its Hong Kong associated law firm have officially merged, following approval by The Law Society of Hong Kong. Upon the merger, a local Hong Kong law firm operated by Han Kun under the name “Han Kun Law Offices LLP” was duly established. The merger will allow Han Kun to provide more effective, seamless legal services across Hong Kong SAR and the Chinese mainland.

On June 15, 2023, Han Kun announced the official opening and commencement of operations of its Singapore office, Han Kun LLP. Han Kun LLP is the first international office established by Han Kun outside of China, representing a significant milestone in the firm's global strategy.

On December 18, 2023 - Han Kun announced the official opening and operation in New York City of Han Kun LLP ("Han Kun NY"). Han Kun NY is located at the Rockefeller Center, 620 Fifth Avenue, New York City, the United States of America.

Main practice areas

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Han Kun's main practice areas include:[1]

Clients

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Han Kun's key clients include, among others, J.P. Morgan, UBS, Goldman Sachs, BofA Merrill Lynch, Tencent, Baidu, Bytedance, JD.com, Zhihu, Meituan, Nio, Air China[8]

Corporate Social Responsibility

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Han Kun has been having an active pro bono practice since its founding. The Firm have supported education, provided pro bono legal services and donated to disaster-stricken communities. Most notably, the Firm launched the Han Kun Youth Legal Scholarship to award exceptional young graduates with outstanding academic records. The Han Kun Youth Legal Scholarship aims to enhance the professional skills of Chinese legal practitioners, encourage outstanding legal talent to pursue advanced legal studies and promote the sustainable progress and prosperity of China's legal industry. Han Kun is also a member of TrustLaw Connect, a global pro bono service platform that connects NGOs and social enterprises with the best law firms around the world.

Rankings and awards

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Chambers and Partners

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Year Region Rankings and awards
2018-2019 Global Band I Aviation: Finance (PRC Firms) [9]
2018 Asia-Pacific PRC firm of the Year: Corporate & Finance[10]
2017-2019 Asia-Pacific Band I TMT (PRC Firms) [10]
2017-2019 Asia-Pacific Band I Private Equity (PRC Firms) [10]
2017-2019 Asia-Pacific Band I Aviation: Finance (PRC Firms) [10]
2016-2019 Asia-Pacific Band I Investment Funds (PRC Firms) [10]
2013-2014 Asia-Pacific Band 1 Healthcare PRC Firms[10]
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Year Ranking
2019 Tier 1 Fintech China Firm[11]
2019 Tier 1 Investment Funds China Firm[11]
2018-2019 Tier 1 Private Equity/Venture Capital China Firm[11]
2016-2019 Tier 1 TMT China Firm[11]
2015 Tier 1 Corporate and M&A China Firm[11]

IFLR 1000

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Year Ranking
2019 Tier 1 Capital Markets – Local Firms[12]
2014, 2017-2019 Tier 1 Investment Funds - Local Firms[12]
2013-2019 Tier 1 Private Equity - Local Firms[12]

Law.asia (China Business Law Awards)

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Year Award Categories
2024 Asset Management, Automotive, Industrials & Manufacturing, Aviation, Capital Markets (Hong Kong & Overseas), Consumer & Retail, Data Protection & Privacy, Fintech & Blockchain, Golden League, Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences, Internet & E-commerce, M&A (Outbound), Private Equity and Venture Capital, Structured Finance & Securitisation.[13]
2023 Golden League, Capital Markets (Overseas), Data Protection & Privacy, IP (Copyright), M&A (Outbound), Private Equity and Venture Capital, Automotive, Industrials & Manufacturing, Aviation, Education, Energy & Natural Resources, Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences, Internet & E-commerce, Real Estate & REIT.[14]
2022 Golden League, Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption, Capital Markets (Overseas), Data Protection and Privacy, M&A (Outbound), Private Equity and Venture Capital, Consumer and Retail.[15]
2021 Golden League, Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption, Data Protection and Privacy, M&A (Outbound), Private Equity and Venture Capital, Aviation, Consumer and Retail, Fintech and Blockchain, Healthcare, Pharma and Life Sciences, Industrials and Manufacturing, Internet and E-commerce, Technology and Telecoms.[16]
2020 Best Overall Law Firm (Beijing), Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption, Capital Markets (Overseas), Private Equity and Venture Capital, Aviation, Internet and E-commerce, Technology and Telecoms.[17]
2019 Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Aviation, Fintech & Blockchain, IT, Telecoms & E-commerce.[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Han Kun Law Offices". www.hankunlaw.com. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  2. ^ "China 40: profit per equity partner at 12 of China's top law firms". Law.com International. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  3. ^ "PRC's Han Kun adds DCM expert in Hong Kong from A&O Shearman".
  4. ^ "Kirkland Beijing Partner Defects to China's Han Kun in New York".
  5. ^ "Han Kun Law Offices Law | Beijing | WSG". www.worldservicesgroup.com. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  6. ^ "International Law, Pacific Rim Advisory Council, Law Firm International Law, Law Firm China". www.prac.org. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  7. ^ "Han Kun forms alliance with Italian law firm | Asian Legal Business". www.legalbusinessonline.com. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  8. ^ "Han Kun Law Offices > Beijing > China | The Legal 500 law firm profiles". www.legal500.com. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  9. ^ "Han Kun Law Offices, Global | Chambers Rankings". chambers.com. Chambers and Partners. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  10. ^ a b c d e f "Han Kun Law Offices, Asia-Pacific | Chambers Rankings". chambers.com. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  11. ^ a b c d e "The Legal 500 rankings of HAN KUN LAW OFFICES". The Legal 500. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  12. ^ a b c "Han Kun Law Offices | IFLR1000". www.iflr1000.com. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  13. ^ "China Business Law Awards 2024". Law.asia. 24 July 2024.
  14. ^ "China Business Law Awards 2023". Law.asia. 25 June 2023.
  15. ^ "China Business Law Awards 2022". Law.asia. 15 June 2022.
  16. ^ "China Business Law Awards 2021". Law.asia. 17 May 2021.
  17. ^ "https://law.asia/china-business-law-awards-2020/". Law.asia. 8 April 2020. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  18. ^ "China Business Law Awards 2019". 11 March 2019.
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