Welcome to Han Kun LLP

Welcome to Han Kun LLPWelcome to Han Kun LLPWelcome to Han Kun LLP

Your SRA-Regulated Solicitors in London

International Banking & Finance, Corporate and Commercial Law

Contact Us Now

Welcome to Han Kun LLP

Welcome to Han Kun LLPWelcome to Han Kun LLPWelcome to Han Kun LLP

Your SRA-Regulated Solicitors in London

International Banking & Finance, Corporate and Commercial Law

Contact Us Now

Regulated, Accredited & Trusted

Your Strategic Legal Partner in a Complex World

About Us

Han Kun (London) is the trading name of HAN KUN LLP, a firm of solicitors authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), providing expert legal services in banking and finance, corporate law, commercial transactions, and cross-border matters.


Based in England and serving clients internationally, we advise financial institutions, multinational businesses, and law firms on complex legal issues governed by English law. Our solicitors are known for their ability to combine technical legal precision with commercial understanding, delivering strategic advice that supports business growth and manages legal risk across jurisdictions.


While we have strong capabilities in UK-China cross-border financing and investment matters, our experience extends to clients throughout Europe, Asia, and globally, ensuring seamless legal solutions that reflect both international standards and local regulatory requirements.


At Han Kun LLP, our focus is on clarity, compliance, and confidence—helping clients navigate high-stakes transactions with assurance and strategic advantage.

Asset Finance & Banking

 ✔ Structuring, drafting, and negotiating loan agreements & security documents
✔ Providing clear, enforceable legal opinions on finance and security matters
✔ Advising lenders and borrowers on complex financial transactions 

Corporate & Commercial Law

 ✔ Supporting business growth, investments, and strategic partnerships
✔ Drafting and negotiating contracts, shareholder agreements, and governance structures
✔ Ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management

Meet Your Lawyer

Chengrong (Paul) Li

PARTNER & SOLICITOR


Expertise:

  • Banking & Finance
  • General Corporate & Commercial
  • Cross-Border Dispute Resolution

 

Chengrong Li (also known as Paul Li) is a solicitor of England and Wales with over 20 years of legal experience spanning both China and the UK. He specialises in banking and finance, as well as inbound and outbound investments and broader commercial legal matters. His practice covers both non-contentious transactions and cross-border disputes, particularly those involving Chinese counterparties, regulatory elements, or assets.


Paul has practised at leading international law firms, including a Magic Circle firm in London, and served as in-house counsel at a world-leading transportation bank. He has advised nearly all Chinese financial institutions operating in the UK, along with many prominent international banks and corporates, on a wide range of complex cross-border transactions.


As the founding partner of the firm, Paul leads Han Kun LLP, and established the London team to serve clients across the globe.


He has deep experience in cross-border disputes and transactions involving corporate M&A, securitisation, financial services, distressed assets, and international trade, across sectors such as aviation, shipping, real estate, infrastructure, construction, and energy. His clients include commercial banks, leasing companies, multinational corporations, professional organisations, and government authorities in both China and the UK.


Paul is also a regular speaker at international legal and financial conferences, and actively shares insight on cross-border financing, legal risk, and international strategy across global forums and online platforms.

Chengrong Li

Professional Background

Paul is a Solicitor of England & Wales (admitted in 2007) and has an extensive track record of advising on multi-billion-dollar transactions, including:


✔ General Banking & Finance – Syndicated loans, securitisation, secondary debt trading
✔ Asset Finance – Aviation, shipping, infrastructure, real estate, energy sectors
✔ Project Finance & Trade Finance – Belt and Road projects, structured trade finance
✔ Corporate & M&A – Cross-border investments, shareholder agreements, governance
✔ Dispute Resolution – Resolving financial, investment, and trade-related disputes 


Paul has successfully advised nearly all Chinese financial institutions operating in the UK, along with numerous multinational companies engaged in high-value international transactions.

Recognitions & Memberships

  • Chambers & Partners Recognition (2023 & 2024) – Banking & Finance
  • China Business Law Journal "The A-List 2023-24: Visionaries (International)"
  • Recognised in "China’s Elite 100 Lawyers (Foreign Firms)"
  • Member – UK Society of Chinese Lawyers (UKSCL)
  • Member – Association for Chinese Lawyers in Europe (ACLE)

A Boutique Law Firm with a Global Outlook

SRA-Regulated

Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge

Industry-Leading Expertise

 Fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)  

Industry-Leading Expertise

Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge

Industry-Leading Expertise

Led by Chengrong Li, a highly experienced solicitor with a track record at top-tier international law firms 

Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge

Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge

Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge

Bridging the legal and business worlds between the UK, Europe, and China
 

Commitment-Driven & Service

Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge

Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge

Our commitment to excellence, compliance, and client satisfaction ensures that every legal challenge is met with precision, dedication, and unwavering professionalism.

Insights & Publications – In Association with Han Kun

As cross-border financing grows more complex, transactions involving Chinese counterparties or assets demand careful legal attention. This joint series by Han Kun (London) and Beijing Han Kun Law Office outlines Key Legal Considerations for structuring cross-border matters, based on a scenario involving England, Hong Kong, and mainland China parties.


Each instalment offers practical insights on contractual provisions to support more confident and compliant decision-making in international finance

Client Care & Compliance

At HAN KUN LLP,  we operate with full transparency, integrity, and security form the foundation of our practice. We ensure:

Fully aligned with SRA, GDPR, and AML regulations

Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII)

Confidential & Secure Case Handling

Let's Talk

Let's Talk

We don’t just advise, we create opportunities.

Let’s discuss how we can support your business with world-class legal solutions.

HAN KUN LLP

First Floor, 1-2 Royal Exchange Buildings, London EC3V 3LF

T. +44 20 8078 9782 E. info@hankunlondon.co.uk

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Han Kun (London) is a trading name of Han Kun LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (Company No. OC453316). 

Han Kun LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 8009409). 

A list of members is available at our registered office: 3rd Floor 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA14 2DT.


Han Kun LLP is an independently owned, operated and separately insured law firm. 

It is independent from other law firms using the ‘Han Kun’ name or brand in other jurisdictions. The shared use of the ‘Han Kun’ name reflects an international brand-sharing and marketing arrangement only and does not imply any shared ownership, liability, partnership, or network. 

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO registration number: ZB821152). 

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