# Han Kun Law Offices

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. 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 elite law firms in China.The firm rapidly enhances its capacity in recent years with the aim to providing seamless professional legal services on a global scale. Such 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" and "Big Law". 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 and Pacific Rim Advisory Council.

## History

Han Kun in China and 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.
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.
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:
* Antitrust and competition
* Aviation
* Banking and Finance
* Capital markets & securities
* Compliance
* Dispute resolution
* Family law
* Financial technology
* Foreign direct investment
* Healthcare & life sciences
* Infrastructure, project financing & real estate projects
* Intellectual property
* Mergers and acquisitions
* Private equity and venture capital financings
* Private funds/Asset management
* Telecommunications, media and technology

## 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.

## 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

| Year | Region | Rankings and awards |
| 2023 | Global | 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 |
| 2023 | Greater 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 |
| 2022 | Global | Band I Aviation: Finance PRC Firm Leading PRC Law Firm in Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution and International & Cross-Border Transactions |
| 2022 | Greater 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 |
| 2021 | Global | Band I Aviation: Finance PRC Firm Leading PRC Law Firm in Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, International & Cross-Border Transactions |
| 2021 | Asia-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 |
| 2018-2019 | Global | Band I Aviation: Finance (PRC Firms) |
| 2018 | Asia-Pacific | PRC firm of the Year: Corporate & Finance |
| 2017-2019 | Asia-Pacific | Band I TMT (PRC Firms) |
| 2017-2019 | Asia-Pacific | Band I Private Equity (PRC Firms) |
| 2017-2019 | Asia-Pacific | Band I Aviation: Finance (PRC Firms) |
| 2016-2019 | Asia-Pacific | Band I Investment Funds (PRC Firms) |
| 2013-2014 | Asia-Pacific | Band 1 Healthcare PRC Firms |

### The Legal 500

| Year | Ranking |
| 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 |
| 2019 | Tier 1 Fintech China Firm |
| 2019 | Tier 1 Investment Funds China Firm |
| 2018-2019 | Tier 1 Private Equity/Venture Capital China Firm |
| 2016-2019 | Tier 1 TMT China Firm |
| 2015 | Tier 1 Corporate and M&A China Firm |

### IFLR 1000

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

### Law.asia (China Business Law Awards)

| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 2019 | Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Aviation, Fintech & Blockchain, IT, Telecoms & E-commerce. |

## Slogan

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