China

Han Kun Law Offices' dispute resolution practice is renowned for its exceptional quality of work and is frequently sought after for counsel on a range of matters, including commercial disputes, intellectual property issues, antitrust cases, and labour and employment concerns. The firm has garnered particular acclaim for its expertise in handling intellectual property disputes within the telecommunications, healthcare and chemical industries. 

Dong (Eric) Liu, partner and member of the dispute resolution team, is lauded for his work in the commercial and transactions field. IP specialist Yan Wang is also a recognised name. Other key names include Denning Jin, Andy Liao and Yaxing Zhang.  

The firm's cross-border litigation practice secured a landmark outcome in November 2024, when the Shanghai Financial Court, in a ruling subsequently reviewed by the Supreme People's Court, recognized and enforced a Delaware Court of Chancery judgment exceeding $44 million obtained against a Nasdaq-listed biotechnology company in connection with financial misrepresentations and securities fraud. Acting for Value Holdings Capital, a shareholder and investor in the company, the firm led a five-year enforcement effort that produced several historic firsts: the first recognition of a US court judgment by a Chinese court under the principle of legal reciprocity rather than factual reciprocity, the highest-value foreign judgment ever recognized in China, and the first recognition of a foreign judgment in a case involving financial, securities, and capital markets disputes. The matter is ongoing, with the respondent having filed a reconsideration request before the Shanghai High People's Court. 

The firm's intellectual property practice acted as counsel to Jinko Solar Co in five Chinese patent infringement cases brought against LONGi Green Energy Technology Co, two of the dominant forces in the global solar panel market and long-standing competitors across both market share and technological development. The disputes, part of a broader wave of parallel patent litigation initiated by Jinko Solar against LONGi across Australia, Japan, Europe, and China, attracted significant attention across the photovoltaic industry given the scale of the commercial interests at stake. The matter concluded in September 2025 when the two companies announced a worldwide settlement and patent licensing agreement, underscoring both parties' commitment to intellectual property protection and marking a significant moment in the industry's broader transition from price-driven competition toward an era of innovation-led, sustainable growth. 

The firm has strengthened its domestic dispute resolution practice with the hire of three new partners over the past twelve months. David Gu joins from Junhe Law Offices in Beijing, specialising in commercial arbitration and corporate compliance, while Dong Zhang from V&T Law Firm and Eric Zhang from Zhong Lun Law Firm bolster the firm's presence in the Yangtze River Delta and Greater Bay Area respectively, covering financial and investment dispute resolution, real estate and construction litigation, and debt recovery. 

Client feedback 

Yaxing Zhang 

“Zhang brings a high level of professionalism and substantial practical experience to the fields of litigation and arbitration. He has an exceptional ability to handle significant and intricate cases for our company, in addition to being well-versed in corporate bankruptcy and liquidation cases. Apart from his commercial work, he diligently serves the public good by offering legal assistance to disadvantaged individuals, achieving commendable social outcomes.”