On July 6, Hurun Legal officially released the "2026 Hurun Legal: Greater China Outstanding Legal Services Guide (Cross-Border Investment and Transactions)" (the "Guide"). The Guide selected a group of lawyers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in the field of cross-border investment and transactions through cross-verification of multi-source data, quantitative model scoring, and final adjustments by corporate legal counsel and expert reviewers. Han Kun partner Tao Lan was included in the guide and recognized among "Preeminent Recommended Lawyers in Cross-Border Investment & Transactions - Industry Pioneer+".
Mr. Lan specializes in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and international investments, establishing himself as one of China's most highly reputed practitioners in outbound transactions. Over two decades of practice, he has advised multinational corporations on inbound investments into China and represented Chinese enterprises in landmark overseas expansions, witnessing firsthand the evolution of China's economy from absorbing foreign capital to driving global growth. Mr. Lan has distinguished himself in the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. As a lead transactional lawyer, he has played pivotal roles in some of China's most significant and complex outbound projects over the past two decades, including multibillion-dollar investments in oil and gas, minerals, and infrastructure. These deals span private and listed companies, with assets across the globe, many of which were hailed as "Deals of the Year" for their milestone significance.
