Han Kun Law Offices

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Han Kun Law Offices
漢坤律師事務所
Hankunblueandred2024.jpg
Headquarters Beijing, China
No. of offices8
No. of attorneysApproximately 800
No. of employeesApproximately 1000
Major practice areasFull service
Date founded2004
Company type Law firm
Website www.hankunlaw.com

Han Kun Law Offices (Han Kun) is an international law firm based in China. It has 8 offices and more than 800 legal professionals across China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and the United States. [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 elite law firms in China. [2] The firm rapidly enhances its capacity in recent years with the aim to providing 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]

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Beijing, home to the headquarter of Han Kun Law Offices. Beijing Offices at a glance.jpg
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

Han Kun in China and the Hong Kong SAR

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

Han Kun was founded in Beijing in 2004.

In 2009, Han Kun opened its Shanghai and Shenzhen offices.

In 2014, Han Kun entered the Hong Kong market through an association with a Hong Kong law firm. The Hong Kong office is Han Kun’s first office outside of mainland China.

In 2015, Han Kun entered into an alliance with Italian law firm Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners. [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.

Rockefeller Center, where Han Kun New York is located. Rockefeller Center (1).jpg
Rockefeller Center, where Han Kun New York is located.

In April 2022, the Haikou office of Han Kun was officially opened.

In July 2022, the Wuhan office of Han Kun was officially opened.

In November 2022, Han Kun’s Hong Kong office merged with its Hong Kong associated law firm. Upon the merger, a Hong Kong law firm operated by Han Kun under the name “Han Kun Law Offices LLP” was duly established.

Overseas Expansion

In June 2023, Han Kun opened its first international office in Singapore, representing a significant milestone in the firm's global strategy.

In December 2023, Han Kun announced the official opening and operation in New York City of Han Kun LLP. Han Kun New York is located at the Rockefeller Center, 620 Fifth Avenue, New York City, the United States of America.

Main practice areas

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

One Raffles Place, where Han Kun Singapore is located. OUB Centre.JPG
One Raffles Place, where Han Kun Singapore is located.

Clients

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

Han Kun launched the Han Kun Youth Legal Scholarship to award exceptional young graduates with outstanding academic records. The 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

Chambers and Partners

YearRegionRankings and awards
2023Global
  • Band I Aviation: Finance PRC Firm
  • Band I Corporate/M&A PRC Firm
  • Leading PRC Law Firm in Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution, International & Cross-Border Transactions and International & Cross-Border Disputes
2023Greater China
  • Band I Aviation: Finance PRC Firm
  • Band I Private Equity PRC Firm
  • Band I Corporate/M&A PRC Firm
  • Band I TMT: Equity Financing PRC Firm
  • Leading PRC Law Firm in TMT: Data Protection & Privacy, Investment Funds, Capital Markets, Competition/Antitrust, Healthcare, Intellectual Property: Litigation, Real Estate & Construction, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption, Corporate/Commercial: Shanghai
2022Global
  • Band I Aviation: Finance PRC Firm
  • Leading PRC Law Firm in Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution and International & Cross-Border Transactions
2022Greater China
  • Band I Aviation: Finance PRC Firm
  • Band I Private Equity PRC Firm
  • Band I TMT PRC Firm
  • Leading PRC Law Firm in Investment Funds, Capital Markets, Competition/Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, Healthcare, Intellectual Property: Litigation, Real Estate & Construction, Dispute Resolution
2021Global
  • Band I Aviation: Finance PRC Firm
  • Leading PRC Law Firm in Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, International & Cross-Border Transactions
2021Asia-Pacific
  • Band I Aviation: Finance PRC Firm
  • Band I Private Equity PRC Firm
  • Band I TMT PRC Firm
  • Leading PRC Law Firm in Investment Funds, Capital Markets, Competition/Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, Healthcare and Intellectual Property: Litigation
2018-2019GlobalBand I Aviation: Finance (PRC Firms) [9]
2018Asia-PacificPRC firm of the Year: Corporate & Finance [10]
2017-2019Asia-PacificBand I TMT (PRC Firms) [10]
2017-2019Asia-PacificBand I Private Equity (PRC Firms) [10]
2017-2019Asia-PacificBand I Aviation: Finance (PRC Firms) [10]
2016-2019Asia-PacificBand I Investment Funds (PRC Firms) [10]
2013-2014Asia-PacificBand 1 Healthcare PRC Firms [10]
YearRanking
2023
  • Private Equity Law Firm of the Year
  • Fintech Law Firm of the Year
  • Leading PRC Firm in Hong Kong
  • Tier 1 Private Equity China Firm
  • Tier 1 Corporate and M&A China Firm
  • Tier 1 Capital markets China Firm
  • Tier 1 Investment Funds China Firm
  • Tier 1 TMT China Firm
  • Tier 1 Data protection China Firm
  • Tier 1 Fintech China Firm
  • Leading PRC Law Firm for Antitrust and competition, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Banking and finance, Intellectual property: Non-Contentious, Intellectual property: Contentious, Regulatory/Compliance, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Dispute Resolution: Litigation, Private Wealth, Labour and Employment, Real Estate
2022
  • Tier 1 Private Equity China Firm
  • Tier 1 Corporate and M&A China Firm
  • Tier 1 Capital markets China Firm
  • Tier 1 Investment Funds China Firm
  • Tier 1 TMT China Firm
  • Tier 1 Data protection China Firm
  • Tier 1 Fintech China Firm
  • Recommended PRC Law Firm for Antitrust and competition, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Banking and finance, Intellectual property: Non-Contentious, Intellectual property: Contentious, Regulatory/Compliance, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Dispute Resolution: Litigation, Private Wealth, Labour and Employment, Real Estate
2021
  • Tier 1 Private Equity China Firm
  • Tier 1 Corporate and M&A China Firm
  • Tier 1 Capital markets China Firm
  • Tier 1 Investment Funds China Firm
  • Tier 1 TMT China Firm
  • Tier 1 Fintech China Firm
  • Tier 1 Data protection China Firm
  • Recommended PRC Law Firm for Antitrust and competition, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Banking and finance, Intellectual property: Non-Contentious, Intellectual property: Contentious, Regulatory/Compliance, Labour and Employment, Dispute Resolution
2020
  • Tier 1 TMT China Firm
  • Tier 1 Fintech China Firm
  • Tier 1 Private Equity/Venture Capital China Firm
  • Tier 1 Investment Funds China Firm
  • Recommended PRC Law Firm in Corporate and M&A, Capital markets, Antitrust and competition, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Banking and finance, Intellectual property: Non-Contentious, Intellectual property: Contentious, Regulatory/Compliance, Dispute Resolution, Labour and Employment
2019Tier 1 Fintech China Firm [11]
2019Tier 1 Investment Funds China Firm [11]
2018-2019Tier 1 Private Equity/Venture Capital China Firm [11]
2016-2019Tier 1 TMT China Firm [11]
2015Tier 1 Corporate and M&A China Firm [11]

IFLR 1000

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

Law.asia (China Business Law Awards)

YearAward Categories
2024Asset 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]
2023Golden 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]
2022Golden 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]
2021Golden 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]
2020Best 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]
2019Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Aviation, Fintech & Blockchain, IT, Telecoms & E-commerce. [18]

Slogan

“We defend reason, full of passion.” (since 2004)

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