On May 11, 2026, the Honourable André Ebanks, Premier and Minister for Financial Services & Commerce of the Cayman Islands, led a delegation on a visit to the Shanghai office of Han Kun Law Offices. The two sides held high-level, in-depth exchanges on the Cayman Islands' rule-of-law business environment, international regulatory trends, and prospects for cooperation in the Asian market.
This visit marks a significant milestone in Premier André Ebanks' Asia tour, underscoring the Cayman Islands Government's commitment to the Asian financial market. It further highlights Han Kun's industry-leading position in cross-border legal services, particularly in the field of investment funds. The delegation also included Mr. Gene DaCosta, the Cayman Islands Government Representative (Asia); Mr. Sean Whewell, International Affairs Analyst; and Ms. Freya Xu, Counsel at Appleby.
The delegation was warmly received by Han Kun partners Ms. Yin Ge, Ms. Min Luo, Mr. Cheng Chen, and Mr. Yuxian Zhao, along with the supporting team.
The Honourable André Ebanks undertook a nine-day trip to Asia, visiting Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo. As a key hub for China's finance and innovative capital, Shanghai was a pivotal stop in strengthening bilateral ties. During the meeting, both parties reviewed Han Kun's long-standing expertise and outstanding reputation in Cayman Islands legal practice, and discussed cutting-edge topics including recent regulatory developments in the Cayman Islands, business models of USD-denominated funds with Chinese backgrounds under the current international landscape, and their regulatory challenges.
As a long-term partner to numerous leading investment institutions and fund managers, the Han Kun team shared its latest insights—drawn from extensive experience supporting Chinese clients expanding overseas—on cross-border investments and financings, establishment of USD-denominated funds, and cross-border dispute resolution. Leveraging sophisticated legal expertise, Han Kun continues to help build a more transparent, efficient, and internationally aligned offshore legal ecosystem.
The Honourable André Ebanks expressed high appreciation for Han Kun's sustained efforts in integrating Cayman Islands legal practice with the evolving needs of Chinese clients. Both parties agreed that as the Cayman Islands continues to refine its legal and regulatory frameworks, its position as a premier global offshore financial center will be further fortified.
This meeting has further strengthened communication and mutual trust between Han Kun and the Cayman Islands government. Both parties expressed their expectation to deepen exchanges in areas such as investment funds and cross-border investment and financing, jointly supporting Chinese capital in seizing global development opportunities in a compliant and steady manner, ensuring long-term success. As a trusted cross-border legal hub for Chinese clients, Han Kun will continue to leverage its professional strengths and work closely with global partners to help Chinese capital go global safely, compliantly, and efficiently.
Since its establishment, Han Kun Law Offices has consistently focused on the global capital market. In areas including investment fund formation, cross-border M&A, red-chip structures, and cross-border dispute resolution, Han Kun is not only a leading Chinese legal service provider but also a steadfast companion to China's new economy as it expands globally.
The Cayman Islands has long been the destination of choice for Chinese institutions engaging in overseas financing and global asset allocation, thanks to its sophisticated legal framework, exceptional flexibility, and widespread international recognition. As a pivotal legal architect in this process, Han Kun provides comprehensive, full-cycle cross-border legal solutions to a vast portfolio of leading private equity funds, tech giants, and emerging market leaders. Han Kun also maintains close, efficient, and trusted collaborations with top-tier local Cayman law firms, professional agencies, and regulatory bodies. Committed to integrating the Cayman Islands' advanced legal practices with the commercial imperatives of its Chinese clients, Han Kun consistently supports clients in achieving their global ambitions with compliance and confidence.
