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Han Kun is pleased to welcome to the firm Mr. Weiheng Jia and Mr. Cody Chen, who will be primarily based in the firm's Shanghai office. They have extensive experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, and other specialized areas. The additions will further strengthen Han Kun's overall capabilities in the Yangtze River Delta region. Mr. Weiheng Jia Mr
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Recently, International Financial Law Review (IFLR) has announced the winners of its Rising Stars Awards Asia-Pacific 2022, recognizing rising stars from across a wide array of practice area specialisms throughout the region. Han Kun partner Zhang Jian was honored as a Patent Rising Star at the awards. Ms. Zhang's practice focuses on IP-related legal services. She has extensive experience in patent invalidation, IP infringement litigation, administrative litigation, and licensing
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Han Kun partner Charles Li has recently been recognized among IFLR Asia Best Lawyers 2022, published by International Financial Law Review (IFLR). This is the third consecutive year for IFLR to rank Mr. Li among Asia's best lawyers since his debut in IFLR Asia Best Lawyers 2020. The list is intended to recognize the top individual legal practitioners who have received the highest and most consistent praise from their peers and clients
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The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its fifth edition of The Virtual Currency Regulation Review (The Virtual Currency Regulation Review: 5th edition). Han Kun finance regulatory partner Mr. TieCheng Yang and his team member Mr. Meng (Raymond) Yan and Ms. Wenli (Ivy) Xu co-authored the China Chapter. The intern Ms. Xiao (Shirley) Liang also contributed to the writing of the China Chapter
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On September 28, 2022, TH International Limited, the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China ("Tims China"), completed its business combination with Silver Crest Acquisition Corporation, a U.S. special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC"). Tims China officially became a publicly traded company on September 29, 2022, with its shares and warrants trading on NASDAQ under the symbol "THCH"
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The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research (LBR) recently published its sixth edition of The Healthcare Law Review (2022). Han Kun was invited to author the China chapter of the book for the sixth consecutive year, the firm is the only PRC-headquartered law firm to contribute to the book. Han Kun lawyers Mr. Min Zhu, Mr. Aaron Zhou, Mr. Aaron Gu and Ms. Li Zhang participated in writing the book
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Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC data security counsel to Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. ("Leapmotor Technology", Stock Code: 09863.HK) on its initial public offering in Hong Kong and listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
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On September 28, 2022, Asialaw officially announced the winners of the Asialaw Awards 2022 at a virtual ceremony. Han Kun won Competition/Antitrust Firm of the Year at the event, owing to the firm's outstanding performance and comprehensive professional strengths
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On September 23, 2022, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2022 Client Choice: Top 15 Insurance Versatile Practitioners". The ranking identifies 15 highly recommended versatile insurance lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Yuzhou XU was named in the list. Reasons for selection: With years of in-depth study and practice in finance and insurance asset management, Mr
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On September 23, 2022, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2022 Client Choice: Top 15 IP Versatile Practitioners". The ranking identifies 15 highly recommended versatile IP lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Rui LUO was named in the list. Reasons for selection: Mr. Luo specializes in IP litigation and IP-driven antitrust dispute resolution
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On September 21, 2022, China Business Law Journal ("CBLJ") announced the winners of its China Business Law Awards 2022 Regional Awards, where Han Kun was honored in the following award categories: China Business Law Awards (Regional Awards) ■ Best Overall Law Firms (Shanghai) ■ Best Overall Law Firms (Guangdong) ■ Best Overall Law Firms (Hong Kong) To determine the winners, CBLJ's editorial team looked carefully at each firm's outstanding transactions, cases and other notable achievemen
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Han Kun is pleased to announce that Mr. Harry Xia has recently rejoined the firm. He has extensive experience in areas such as private equity and venture capital investment, mergers and acquisitions, FDI and outbound investment, compliance, fund formation, and offshore IPOs. Mr. Xia will be primarily based in Han Kun's Shenzhen office. Mr. Xia has advised dozens of reputable RMB and USD funds on their investment, financing, and fund formation transactions
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On September 20, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a legal directory under Thomson Reuters, released the ALB M&A Rankings 2022. Han Kun was again recognized as a Tier 1 PRC Law Firm, owing to the firm's exceptional M&A services. This marks the ninth consecutive year for Han Kun to be rated Tier 1 in ALB's annual M&A Rankings. ALB, owned by Thomson Reuters, is one of the world's leading sources of market intelligence, providing authoritative insights and rankings for the legal services industry
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Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC counsel to Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE Stock Symbol: TME, HKEX Stock Code: 1698) on its listing by way of introduction on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Tencent Music Entertainment Group is the largest online music entertainment platform in China in terms of MAU (monthly active users)
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In order to procure a sustainable talent supply for enhancing antitrust law enforcement in Beijing by bringing together the unique strengths of administrative bodies, academic institutions, business associations, law firms, and other mainstay entities, the Beijing Administration for Market Regulation ("Beijing AMR") has selected a group of experts to form its inaugural antitrust expert pool, with letters of appointment being delivered to all members recently
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On September 16, 2022, LexisNexis announced its inaugural "40 Under 40". The list recognizes 40 young legal professionals aged 40 years old or younger who show tremendous potential to grow and motivation to lead the development of the legal sector in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Han Kun partner Lu RAN was named to the list, owing to her standout professional services. Ms
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On September 14, Asialaw released its Asialaw Profiles 2023 directory for law firms and lawyers in the Asia-Pacific region. The directory ranks Han Kun in 16 industries/practice areas and ranks nine Han Kun lawyers
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On September 8, 2022, the 16th China Law & Practice Awards took place with an award ceremony hosted in Beijing. Han Kun claimed three awards, including Capital Markets Firm of the Year. China Law & Practice is an influential professional legal media under The American Lawyer (ALM). The awards were presented by China Law & Practice in association with The American Lawyer, The Asian Lawyer, and Legal Week
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On September 4, 2022, the Global PE Forum, a key financial-themed forum held this year during the China International Fair for Trade in Services, announced the 2021-2022 winners of the Chinese PE/VC Industry Selection. Han Kun was, for the third consecutive year, recognized as a Top Ten PE/VC Intermediary Service Agency in China. This year marks the 13th Global PE Forum successfully held since its inauguration in 2008
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On September 1, 2022, IFLR1000, the world-renowned legal directory, published its 2023 annual rankings of law firms and lawyers (IFLR1000 32nd edition). Owing to the firm's stellar service performance and comprehensive strength, nine Han Kun practice areas (covering all surveyed areas for the 2023 rankings) and 29 Han Kun lawyers were highly recommended this year, with five practice areas ranked Tier 1
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On September 1, 2022, LEGALBAND, a renowned legal directory, announced its "2022 Special Issue: China Top 15 Lawyers – Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals". The ranking identifies highly recommended lawyers in healthcare and pharmaceutical practice in mainland China. Aaron Gu, one of Han Kun's healthcare and pharmaceutical experts, was named in the list. Reasons for selection: Prior to joining Han Kun, Mr. Gu practiced law with a well-known international law firm for many years
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Asialaw recently announced the shortlist for its Asialaw Awards 2022. Han Kun was nominated in multiple award categories, including: ■ China Firm of the Year ■ Technology and Telecommunications Firm of the Year ■ Aviation and Shipping Firm of the Year ■ Competition/Antitrust Firm of the Year Asialaw Awards 2022 will celebrate domestic and regional law firms across 23 jurisdictions, 11 legal expertise categories, and 7 industry expertise categories
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Han Kun partner Da Shi was recently invited by Faren Magazine, a Legal Daily periodical, to write a featured article on corporate antitrust compliance. The article was published in the August 2022 (No. 222) issue of the magazine and republished by authoritative media such as People's Daily and Xinhua News Agency, thereby contributing to antitrust compliance publicity and education for the rule of law in China
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On August 19, 2022, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced in Shanghai the winners of its ALB China Regional Law Awards 2022: East China, which is open to "local" law firms headquartered in Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Shanghai ("East China") and "non-local" law firms headquartered in other regions with branches/offices in East China
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Finalists have recently been announced in the Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022. Han Kun has been shortlisted as "PRC Law Firm, Hong Kong Office of the Year" and three Han Kun-advised deals have been shortlisted for "Equity Market Deals of the Year"
