Han Kun Law Offices

Han Kun Law Offices (traditional Chinese: 漢坤律師事務所; simplified Chinese: 汉坤律师事务所) is a leading full-service law firm headquartered in Beijing, China with offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Haikou, Wuhan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.[1] The firm has a strong focus on financing and investment-related areas, counting multinational companies, funds, and a number of top-notch companies from new economic sectors as clients. It is known to be one of China's most-elite and top-paying law firms.[2]

Han Kun Law Offices
漢坤律師事務所
汉坤律师事务所
HeadquartersBeijing, China
No. of offices7
No. of attorneys700+
No. of employees1000+
Major practice areasGeneral practice
Date founded2004 (Beijing)
Company typeLaw firm
Websitewww.hankunlaw.com

In recognition of Han Kun's exceptional capabilities and leading position in the legal market, the firm was awarded "China Firm of the Year" at the China Law & Practice Awards 2021.[3]

On May 8, 2021, China Business Law Journal announced its China Business Law Awards 2021, and Han Kun was awarded the "Golden League" award. The “Golden League” comprises eight elite full-service Chinese law firms.[4]

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 was founded in Beijing in 2004.

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.

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.

Main practice areas

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

Clients

Han Kun's key clients include J.P. Morgan, UBS, Goldman Sachs, BofA Merrill Lynch, Tencent, Baidu, Bytedance, JD.com, Zhihu, Meituan, Vipshop, Nio, Air China, Vale S.A., Lenovo, Ericsson, Toyota, Samsung, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Heineken, Schindler, Marriott, Audi, HP Inc[8]

Corporate Social Responsibility

Han Kun has had 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

Chambers and partners
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]
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
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]

References
  1. "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. "2021 Winners: China Law & Practice Awards (CLPA) 2021". www.event.law.com. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  4. Editor, Vantage Asia (2021-05-17). "China Business Law Awards 2021". Law.asia. Retrieved 2022-03-12. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  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. "Han Kun Law Offices, Asia-Pacific | Chambers Rankings". chambers.com. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  11. "The Legal 500 rankings of HAN KUN LAW OFFICES". The Legal 500. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  12. "Han Kun Law Offices | IFLR1000". www.iflr1000.com. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
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