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Tao Lan

Tao Lan

Global 2026

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Han Kun Law Offices
 Han Kun Law Offices

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources (PRC Firms)

China

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Han Kun Law Offices

Global

Practice Areas

Energy, Minerals and Environmental Protection; Mergers and Acquisitions; Outbound Investment; Real Estate and Infrastructure; Foreign Direct Investment

Career

Mr. Lan advises clients on cross-border M&A transactions and investments. He is particularly experienced in counseling Chinese companies in connection with their outbound investments across a wide spectrum of industry sectors, including oil and gas, minerals, and infrastructure. Over his 20 years of practice, Mr. Lan has served as lead counsel in numerous global transactions, including many of the largest and most complex outbound investments ever attempted by Chinese companies, the aggregate value of which is in the tens of billions of U.S. dollars. He also has significant experience advising foreign investors on their acquisition and divestiture of China operations. Before joining Han Kun, Mr. Lan spent over fourteen years as a partner at leading international law firms such as Sidley Austin LLP and White & Case LLP. He is recognized as one of the few highly reputable professionals consistently active in the fields of outbound investment and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.

Professional Memberships

Member of the New York State Bar, Member of the PRC Bar

Education

St. Louis University School of Law

J.D., cum laude

Renmin University of China

LL.B.

Awards

Leading Partner in Projects & energy

Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2025-2026

Top 15 Overseas Investment Lawyers

ALB

2025

Languages Spoken

Chinese, English

Key sectors

Energy and UtilitiesResources and Mining

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources (PRC Firms) - China

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Lan Tao of Han Kun Law Offices possesses more than two decades of experience under his belt. Dual-qualified in the PRC and New York as well as previously working at preeminent international law firms, he is sought after by clients to handle a wide range of cross-border transactions including acquisitions, investments and joint ventures. His stellar client roaster includes leading energy groups from oil and gas, mining and renewable energy sectors.

领先律师

兰涛律师（汉坤律师事务所）拥有二十余年的从业经验。他同时拥有中国和纽约州的律师执业资格，并曾在多家国际知名律师事务所工作，深受客户信赖，擅长处理各类跨境交易，包括收购、投资和合资企业。他卓越的客户名单涵盖石油天然气、矿业和可再生能源等多个领域的领先能源集团。

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Strengths

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  • Beyond impeccable technical skills, what truly sets him apart is the foward-looking approach - consistently identifying risks and opportunities and delivering solutions.

    Energy & Natural Resources (PRC Firms)Chambers Global Guide

  • He is widely recognised not only for his deep expertise and experience but also for his leadership in building and leading a top-tier international legal team.

    Energy & Natural Resources (PRC Firms)Chambers Global Guide

  • 他不仅因其深厚的专业知识和经验而广受认可，更因其在组建和领导一流国际法律团队方面的卓越领导力而备受赞誉。

    Energy & Natural Resources (PRC Firms)Chambers Global Guide

  • 除了精湛的技术之外，真正让他脱颖而出的是他前瞻性的思维方式——能够持续识别风险和机遇并提供解决方案。

    Energy & Natural Resources (PRC Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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