The world's leading legal directory Chambers and Partners recently published its Litigation Global Practice Guides (2024). Han Kun contributed to the Guides' China chapter: Litigation 2024 - China: Trends and Developments, co-authored by Rui Luo, Ying Zeng. Starting with the reform of China's civil litigation system in 2023, the article comprehensively and systematically discusses the major amendments to the PRC Civil Procedure Law, the implementation of the pretrial mediation system in China, the updated regime on heightened jurisdiction and retrial by the supreme court, and the abolishment of requirements for legalization of foreign public documents of China, etc. This comprehensive analysis delves into the potential implications of these legal developments on China's litigation landscape, offering pragmatic advice for navigating foreign-related litigation matters within the country.
Han Kun's Commercial Dispute Resolution Practice is comprised of seasoned lawyers who have achieved remarkable success in their respective fields, establishing themselves as one of the foremost dispute resolution practices in China. Our team consists exclusively of graduates from premier law schools, both domestically and internationally. They have successfully represented clients in pivotal litigations, arbitrations, and administrative review cases within the realms of both domestic and foreign courts, arbitral tribunals, and administrative agencies. Their extensive experience endows them with a profound and distinctive understanding of legal system operations and specific judicial practices. Some team members also bring valuable insights from their prior work with public security agencies, courts, and arbitral tribunals. Additionally, a number of our lawyers are affiliated with bars in the United States, Hong Kong, and other jurisdictions. With proficiency in multiple languages, we are well-equipped to provide comprehensive dispute resolution legal services that transcend jurisdictions, languages, fields, and industries, ensuring our clients receive unparalleled support.
