Han Kun Law Offices is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in capital markets, corporate and M&A, investment funds and private equity. The firm has also earned a reputation in capital markets for its performance in representing both domestic and international clients from various emerging industries. Its aviation finance team, on the other hand, is experienced in advising both Chinese and foreign lessors as well as Chinese and foreign banks in their leasing and finance of commercial aircraft and business jets to Chinese airlines. Based in the firm’s Beijing and Shenzhen office, partner Chaoying (Charles) Li is experienced in public and private financings, M&A, incorporation and corporate restructuring, foreign direct investment and intellectual property protection.
Work highlights
Acted as the counsel to Hunan Mingming Busy Commercial Chain in its Rmb1.05 billion ($147 million) strategic financing, with lead investor Haoxiangni, a leading enterprise in China’s snack industry.
Key clients
Sky9 Capital
Work highlights
Acted as the Chinese legal counsel for Red Bull Vitamin Drink in handling a series of litigations concerning disputes over company control, including several cases heard by the Supreme People’s Court.
Advised Shanghai Yuzi Commercial Management on promoting the court's compulsory clearance procedure, which eventually led to a smooth handover of the hotel building at issue and the client's successful operation of the hotel.
Key clients
Faustitas Holdings, NSF International Strategic Registrations, Value Holdings Capital
Work highlights
Represented Sinopec in its participation in the development of the largest polyethylene project in Kazakhstan by acquiring a 30% stake in the project company Silleno. The project represents an important milestone in enhancing both the Kazakh polyethylene industry and Sino-Kazakh cooperation.
Advised Unisplendour Corporation on its $2.1 billion acquisition of a 30% equity interest in New H3C Technologies.
Key clients
AsiaInfo Security, Elong Power Holding, Lotus Technology
Work highlights
Represented Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and CICC in connection with WeRide’s listing on Nasdaq. WeRide is the world’s first listed company dedicated to general-purpose autonomous driving, and it is also the China-based company in the technology industry with the largest fundraising amount since 2021.
Acted as the PRC data security counsel to provide legal services for Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding in relation to the IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.
Advised RoboSense Technology on its IPO on the HKEX. RoboSense Technology is the first company in the Light Detection And Ranging industry to be listed on the HKEX.
Key clients
Dida, EDA Group Holdings, Jiangsu Lopal Tech, Trident Digital Tech Holdings
Work highlights
Represented BOC Financial Leasing in providing a full set of legal services for the financing lease of an A320neo aircraft to China Express Airlines.
Represented SMBC and its managed project companies in a series of asset portfolio sale and purchase transactions.
Key clients
Avolon, Aercap, CES International Financial Leasing, Cinda Financial Leasing, CITIC Financial Leasing
