On December 12, 2024, The Legal 500, the world's renowned legal directory, announced its list of winners at the ceremony for the 2024 China Law Awards held in Beijing. Owing to its outstanding performance in the past year, Han Kun was honored as "Investment Funds Law Firm of the Year" and "Fintech Law Firm of the Year," and Han Kun partner Mr. Yijun Chao was recognized as the "Leading Lawyer of the Year".
This is the second year for The Legal 500's China Law Awards, which recognize the leading firms, lawyers, and teams who have contributed immensely to China's fast growing and complex legal market. The awards process is based on The Legal 500's market-leading independent research, which encompasses both world-class, full-service and boutique PRC firms as well as foreign law firms. Winners were selected by a judging team who drew upon their in-depth knowledge of jurisdictions and practice areas.