Jun Zhu

Aviation Finance, Bonds Issuance and ABS, Investment in PRC Financial Institutions, NPL Investment, Fintech and other banking and finance transactions

Mr. Zhu brings over 17 years of expertise in providing legal services to the aviation and financial industries in China. Before joining Han Kun Law Offices, Mr. Zhu was with the Beijing office of King & Wood Mallesons.

Mr. Zhu has represented Chinese and international lessors, banks, and airlines in a wide range of aviation and aviation finance projects. These include the purchase of new aircraft, acquisition and disposal of used aircraft, operating leases, finance leases, sale-leaseback transactions, leveraged leases, lease renewals, joint leases, ECA financing, PDP financing, bonded area leasing, and other types of aircraft financing. His work spans commercial aircraft, freighters, private jets, simulators, engines, and other aviation equipment.

In shipping finance, Mr. Zhu provides legal services to banks, leasing companies, and shipowners for financing and leasing vessels and maritime equipment. This includes drafting and negotiating ship finance leasing agreements, bareboat charters, ship sale and purchase agreements, and ship mortgage financing.

Mr. Zhu has extensive practical experience assisting Chinese and international investors in establishing and investing in licensed financial institutions in China. He has supported the formation or acquisition of equity stakes in a variety of licensed financial and quasi-financial companies, including banks, consumer finance companies, auto finance companies, financial leasing companies, insurance companies, securities firms, non-banking payment institutions, insurance intermediaries, fund distribution agencies, and commercial factoring companies.

Mr. Zhu is well-versed in China’s foreign debt and cross-border security regulations, with significant experience in lending, bond issuances, petrochemical projects, water supply projects, gas infrastructure projects, and acquisition financing. Notable transactions include representing sponsors in the Fujian Refining and Ethylene Integration Project and Ethylene Expansion Project, advising ADB on financing several domestic water supply and gas infrastructure projects, facilitating Li Auto's issuance of RMB 2 billion Panda bonds on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and assisting Geely Auto in registering and issuing RMB 10 billion Panda bonds in the interbank market.

Mr. Zhu also has substantial expertise in financial institution compliance and economic sanctions. He advises on regulatory policy updates, product structure design, financial compliance audits, drafting and updating operational policies, handling regulatory inspections, preparing or revising standardized documents, and addressing matters related to consumer protection, data compliance, anti-money laundering, and sanctions compliance.

Mr. Zhu excels in understanding clients' businesses, commercial models, industries, and strategic objectives from both internal and external perspectives, enabling him to deliver tailored advisory services and effectively manage complex legal matters.

Member of the PRC Bar

The Transport Finance Law Review, China Section (2018-2020)

Southwest University of Political Science and Law

LL.B.

2000 - 2004

China University of Political Science and Law

LL.M.

2004 - 2007

Sichuan International Studies University

Bachelor Degree of English Literature

2004

Leading Lawyer in Aviation: Finance

Chambers Global, 2019-2025

Leading Lawyer in Aviation: Finance

Chambers Greater China Region, 2022-2025

Leading Partner in Fintech

Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2020-2026

Asia Future Leaders

IFLR

2021

Leading Lawyer in Aviation: Finance

Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2019-2021

Rising Star in Aviation

Expert Guides, 2016-2020

Rising star partner in Banking and Project finance

IFLR1000, 2017-2025

Recommended Lawyer in Banking and finance

Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2016-2020, 2022-2026

Recommended Lawyer in Fintech

Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2019, 2021, 2023