Li Hanbin David Kalani Lee Partner Lawyer Investment funds, investment advisors and financial derivatives Commercial Litigation and Disputes Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity DAVID.LEE@SHLEYCOM Hong Kong +852 2546 1532

Attorney Li Hanbin focuses on mergers and acquisitions, venture and private equity investments, investment fund formation, joint ventures and corporate transactions. Mr. Li has provided legal services for various complex cross-border M&A projects in China, Japan and the United States, including domestic and overseas investment projects. Mr. Li's professional experience spans a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, media and technology, healthcare, sports, education, real estate and energy. Attorney Li has also participated in digital asset-related transaction projects. In addition, Mr. Li regularly advises multinational companies on their investments, business structures and regulatory issues in the Asia-Pacific region. In the 2024 Greater China Guide released by Legal 500, Mr. Li was described by clients as "commercially acumen and responsive." Attorney Li is fluent in English, Mandarin, Japanese and Cantonese.

experience

As one of the leading investors, participated in the US$200 million Series C financing of Walnut Education, a children’s programming education company; and As one of the leading investors, participated in the US$150 million Series C financing of moody, a Chinese technology glasses company.

Represented a leading Chinese data center operator in its US$400 million Series B equity investment from two leading global private equity investment institutions.

Represented a leading real estate and logistics-focused Asian asset management company in connection with its equity and debt financing from a leading private equity investor.

Represented a leading Chinese real estate developer in forming joint ventures with multiple private equity funds to develop real estate projects in China.

Represented the management team of a leading Chinese financial institution in a management buyout of the financial institution’s alternative investment business.

Represented a leading Chinese financial institution in the restructuring of its alternative investment business and wealth management business units.

Represented The Carlyle Group, together with Meinian Health and other investors, in its investment in Aidecon Holdings Co., Ltd., an independent clinical laboratory services provider in China.

Represented Vivo Capital and Novo Holdings as lead investors in providing Esco Lifesciences with US$200 million in Series A and cross-round financing, with other institutional investors also participating.

Represented SoftBank Vision Fund in its investment in Manbang, a leading Chinese online freight service provider.

Represented a Hong Kong biotech fund in its minority investments in multiple U.S. life sciences companies.

Represented Shaw Kwei & Partners in the sale of a minority interest in Yongle Tape Co., Ltd. to Avery Dennison.

Represented General Atlantic in its investments in multiple Chinese healthcare and education businesses.

Represented Country Garden Ventures in its US$200 million investment in Chindata, a leading data center operator backed by Bain Capital.

Represented a British virtual asset trading platform in its priority round of financing.

Represented SIG Investments in its minority investments in multiple Chinese technology companies.

Represented a leading private equity investor in its investments in multiple real estate projects in India and Thailand.

Represented a leading private equity investor in the formation, operation and sale of multiple holding joint ventures to develop and operate multiple shopping malls in China.

Represented multiple private equity investment institutions and their portfolio investments in obtaining debt financing from multiple commercial banks.

Represented the founder of Airwallex, an Asia-Pacific unicorn company, in setting up a private equity fund to invest in the financial technology industry.

Represented The March Fund in forming private equity and venture capital funds.

Represented a major investment management company in setting up a private equity fund to invest in a healthcare business in China.

Represented Dutch Huiying Asset Management on multiple investments, including a US$100 million committed investment in GLP Vietnam Development Partners I, GLP’s first hybrid fund in Vietnam with a fund investment capacity of US$1.1 billion.

Represented multiple sovereign wealth funds and pension funds in connection with limited partner investments in multiple private equity funds. General corporate matters

Represented noco-noco Pte. Ltd. in its business combination with publicly traded special purpose acquisition company Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. (Nasdaq: PNAC), valuing noco-noco at $1.35 billion. noco-noco is an early decarbonization solution provider focused on technology research to accelerate the global transition to a carbon-neutral economy.

Represented CITIC Industrial Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd. in its investment in 3SBio Group and its privatization from Nasdaq.

Represented a medical device manufacturer listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in connection with the pre-IPO cross-financing of its convertible bonds, led by a consortium of investors focused on the healthcare sector.

Represented a pharmaceutical company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in making a strategic investment in a subsidiary of an A-share listed company to provide innovative pharmaceutical products using a proprietary technology platform.

Represented IGT in its joint venture with Tianyin Communications Holdings Limited to provide innovative lottery products to regulated lottery centers in China.

Represented numerous clients in structuring telecommunications and media businesses in China and on data privacy matters.

Represented Motorola Solutions in its sale of China and Hong Kong networking businesses to Nokia Siemens Networks.

Represented Microsoft Corporation in establishing a joint venture with China Electronics Technology Group, a large state-owned enterprise in China, to provide customized versions of Windows 10 to government agencies and state-owned enterprises operating critical infrastructure.

Represented DreamWorks Animation in co-producing and distributing "Kung Fu Panda 3" in China, and established the groundbreaking joint venture Oriental DreamWorks with multiple Chinese partners to become a leading home entertainment company focused on the Chinese market .

Relevant business capabilities

Entertainment, Sports and Media

Investment funds,

Investment advisory and financial derivatives

Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Funds

Technology

Acquisitions and Transfers

Big Data, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence

Compensation and Benefits in M&A Transactions

Corporate Venture Capital

Digital Media and Entertainment

U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act/Anti-Bribery

Certificate

Practice qualifications and certificates

California, United States New York, United States Hong Kong (Solicitor)

Study and Education

University of British Columbia, Canada, J.D., 2001

McGill University, BA, 1998 (Gold Medalist)

Language

Chinese – Cantonese

Chinese

Japanese