On April 22, 2026, Han Kun Law Offices (“Han Kun”) announced that Han Kun LLP (“Han Kun London”) has officially commenced operations in London, the United Kingdom.
The establishment of Han Kun London comprehensively enhances Han Kun’s service capabilities in the UK and Europe, marking another significant milestone in the development of the firm’s global service network. Han Kun London will actively and effectively integrate local resources to provide robust support to Han Kun’s clients in areas involving English Law, including cross-border investment, banking and finance, corporate compliance, asset management, intellectual property, and international litigation and arbitration.
Headquartered in Beijing, Han Kun currently maintains offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Haikou, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Silicon Valley, and London, with over 900 professionals globally. Relying on the firm’s strategic presence in core legal jurisdictions worldwide, long-accumulated cross-border service experience, and seamless international collaborations, Han Kun now provides integrated legal services covering the Asia-Pacific, European, and global markets for clients both domestically and internationally, assisting them in navigating challenges within an increasingly complex global legal landscape.
Dafei Chen, a member of the Management Committee and Head of the Internationalization Executive Committee at Han Kun, stated: “The launch of Han Kun London is a crucial step in Han Kun’s internationalization strategy. Under the shared objective of serving the overseas expansion strategy of Chinese enterprises, Han Kun London will collaborate closely with Han Kun’s other domestic and international offices to provide more timely and efficient professional support for clients operating in the UK and Europe, as well as those involved in cross-border transactions with Chinese elements. This will meet our clients’ needs with respect to commercial transactions, investments, and dispute resolution in multi-jurisdictional contexts.”
Chengrong (Paul) Li, resident partner at Han Kun London, commented: “Based in the City of London, Han Kun London is committed to making a robust contribution to fostering the deepening economic, trade, and legal cooperation between China and the UK.”
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Han Kun LLP (trading as Han Kun (London)) is a limited liability partnership established in England and Wales and is authorized and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England & Wales.