Kan (Daniel) He

Daniel is a Senior Partner at JunHe, based in the firm's Shanghai office. Since joining JunHe in 2003, he has had the privilege of representing numerous multinational corporations, including many Fortune 500 companies, across a broad spectrum of industries, including industrials and manufacturing, retail and consumer products, health and life sciences, business and professional services, and not-for-profit organizations. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, joint venture transactions, and strategic investment initiatives.

In 2012, Daniel enriched his professional experience with a stint as a visiting attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.

Daniel is admitted to practice law in China.

Daniel is a member of the All-China Bar Association.

Key Considerations for Multinational Corporations in China under the New PRC Company Law

Key Challenges of Acquisitions by Foreign Investors in China

Significant Changes in Law Ease Controls Over FDI and M&A

Mr. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise in representing numerous multinational companies, private equity funds, and Chinese domestic companies, including prestigious Fortune 500 companies, whose names cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality obligations.

Adjunct professor for LL.M. students at Shanghai University of Finance & Economics

Mentor for LL.M. students at East China University of Political Science and Law

Daniel is particularly active in assisting foreign multinationals with their acquisitions or divestments relating to China. Daniel has successfully advised clients on several highly representative and iconic matters in the Chinese market, including:

Samsung SDI's RMB 6 billion divestiture of its polarizer business across China and South Korea

Trustar Capital's US$1.2 billion cross-fund restructuring of its investment in McDonald's China

Carlyle's divestiture of its entire 28% stake in McDonald's operations across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau to McDonald's Corporation

JCET's acquisition of Western Digital's “Lighthouse Factory” in China

The US$1.08 billion divestment by A.P. Moller – Maersk of its manufacturer of refrigerated containers to CIMC

The US$1.08 billion sale of Samsung Display's 8.5- generation LCD production lines in China to CSOT and Samsung Display's strategic investment in CSOT

The US$2.08 billion acquisition of the McDonald's operations in Mainland China and Hong Kong and negotiation of a 20-year master franchise agreement ― the largest McDonald's franchise in the world

Acting as a PRC law expert for a high net worth individual in a shareholder dispute concerning a stake in a major cryptocurrency exchange business

The RMB6.08 billion acquisition of shares in Swellfun through a partial tender offer by Diageo

Daniel embarked on a long journey with JunHe in 2003, marking the beginning of a remarkable tenure with the firm spanning over 23 years. His unwavering dedication and exceptional expertise have propelled him to rapidly ascend through the ranks, starting as an intern and eventually becoming a partner in 2011. He has now attained the esteemed position of Senior Partner within the firm. Since 2012, Daniel has led one of JunHe's M&A practice groups, comprising approximately 30 partners and associates. He also serves on the firm's Strategic Development Committee, where he advises management on matters of the highest strategic importance.

Columbia University, U.S

LL.M.

2019 - 2019

Shanghai University of Finance & Economics, China

LL.M.

2000 - 2003

Shanghai University of Finance & Economics, China

LL.B.

1996 - 2000

Band 3：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Greater China Region

2026

Band 3：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Global

2026

Other Key Lawyers：Corporate/M&A

The Legal 500 Greater China

2026

Band 3：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Greater China Region

2025

Band 3：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Global

2025

Leading Partners：Corporate/M&A

The Legal 500 Greater China

2025

Band 4：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Great China Region

2024

Band 4：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Global

2024

Leading Partners：Corporate/M&A

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

2024

Deals of the Year - PE/VC sector - Sale of McDonald's China stake

China Business Law Journal

2024

Band 4：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Great China Region

2023

Band 4：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Global

2023

Leading Partners：Corporate/M&A

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

2023

Band 4：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Great China Region

2022

Band 4：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Global

2022

Leading Partners：Corporate/M&A

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

2022

National Leader：Corporate/M&A

Who's Who Legal

2022

Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2022

Band 4：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Great China Region

2021

Band 4：Corporate/M&A

Chambers Global

2021

Leading Partners：Corporate/M&A

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

2021

Leading Partners：Corporate/M&A

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

2020

M&A Deal of the Year - Diageo's acquisition of Swellfun

IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards

2019

M&A Deal of the Year – Diageo's acquisition of Swellfun

China Law & Practice Awards

2019

Top 1000 lawyers specializing in foreign-related legal matters

The Ministry of Justice of the PRC

2019

Deals Of The Year - Private Equity - McDonald's Sale of Business Shares and Business Model Transformation in Mainland China and Hong Kong

IFLR Asia Awards

2018

M&A Deal of the Year - McDonald's Sale of Business Shares and Business Model Transformation in Mainland China and Hong Kong

ALB China Law Awards

2018

The transactions advised by Daniel have spanned a diverse range of industries, including industrials and manufacturing, retail and consumer products, health and life sciences, business and professional services, and not-for-profit organizations.

China