Han Kun Law Offices acts for numerous investment institutions and companies on onshore and offshore private equity and venture capital transactions. In Beijing, Charles Li advises on public and private financings, M&A, corporate restructurings, and foreign direct investment; Yijun Chao acts for hi-tech start-ups on their private equity and venture financings, onshore and offshore listings, and M&A deals; David Li‘s experience includes assisting companies with private placements; Zaiguang Lu is a hi-tech sector expert; Sheng Li is ’highly experienced’; and Yipu Li acts for PRC-based companies on their IPOs. Over in Shanghai, Kelvin Gao and Yinshi Cao assist with private equity investments; Paula Liu‘s clients include international private equity funds; and Cheng Chen has notable private equity experience. Vincent Song specialises in private equity financing.
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Testimonials
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‘The legal team responds very promptly and provides very practical and down-to-earth advice to clients, which helps to complete transactions quickly.’
‘Very considerate of clients and they fight for their interests while providing practical solutions.’
‘Han Kun's investment team is experienced and has very good business sense. They promote and assist business negotiations, and can provide practical legal opinions on complex business issues.’
‘The partners are all very experienced, respond quickly to clients’ needs, have clear ideas, and help solve complex business and legal issues one after another. The associates are also very experienced and meticulous - clients are very satisfied with their service.’
‘Vincent Song's legal team is excellent in several aspects - the execution speed is fast and efficient, and the time for drafting and revising legal documents is very short. The partners are also highly involved, and Vincent himself participates in key discussions and negotiations.’
‘Vincent Song has great business experience, and can provide practical legal advice while protecting against legal risks, thereby solving problems and reaching deals.’
‘Vincent Song is knowledgeable and has a solid understanding and grasp of other legal fields besides private equity transactions, such as IPOs and tax laws.’
‘Sheng Li is very skilled, professional, resourceful, and highly experienced in cutting-edge issues.’
Key clients
- Warburg Pincus
- Hillhouse
- Permira
- KPCB
- Sequoia
- CVC Capital Partners
- DCM
- IDG
- BRV
- SAIF
- Matrix Partners
- Lilly Asia Ventures
- Legend Capital
- Baidu
- Tencent
- China Structural Reform Fund
- Jinyi Capital
- Source Code Capital
- Lotus Technology
- Inceptio Group
- Shenzhen 3irobotix Co
- BeyonCa HK Limited.
- Hangzhou Fencha Intelligence Technology Co
- Hunan Zhenzhen Rishang Cultural Creativity Co
- ICBCI
- Xiaomi
- CyberConnect
- Beneunder
- Cathay Capital
- Marathon Venture Partners
- Zuzuche
- Vickers Venture Partners
- Loyal Valley Capital
- Genbridge Capital
- Philips (China) Investment Co
- Oricell Therapeutics Holdings
- Qiming Venture Partners
Work highlights
- Advised China Structural Reform Fund on its RMB1.2bn series B investment in Hikstor Technology.
- Advised Legend Capital on its RMB1bn-plus series B investment in Rongke Power.
- Advised Hillhouse on its investment in JD Energy’s Series B financing.
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Yijun Chao, Charles Li, David Li, Kelvin Gao, Zaiguang Lu, Sheng Li, Paula Liu