On March 7, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 China Top 15 Female Lawyers". The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional female lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Ms. Lu Ran was named to the list.
Reasons for selection: Ms. Ran is highly regarded for her expertise in investment fund legal services, particularly in the establishment, management, and operation of private equity funds. She excels in designing cross-border and complex fund structures, with deep experience in setting up and managing RMB funds, USD funds, QFLP, QDII, QDLP, and QDIE schemes, as well as advising on insurance capital investments and fund management team incentive mechanisms. Throughout her career, she has led numerous high-profile fund formation projects and provided end-to-end legal services to domestic and international funds, financial institutions, and large enterprises. Leveraging her profound understanding of fund-related regulations and policies, Ms. Ran crafts innovative structures and balanced solutions tailored to clients' business needs, earning long-term trust and acclaim.
"Ms. Lu Ran's expertise and creativity have resolved many complex challenges for us. Her dedication, integrity, and reliability make her an exemplary partner."
Lawyer's profile: Ms. Ran joined Han Kun in 2011. Her practice focuses on advising clients on the establishment, management, and operation of private funds and fund management entities, covering RMB and USD fund setups, QFLP, QDII, QDLP, QDIE schemes, insurance capital utilization, and incentive system design for fund management teams. Her clients include leading investment funds, financial institutions, state-owned enterprises, government-guided funds, family offices, and multinational corporations. As a rising star in the industry, she is recognized for her technical proficiency, innovative approach, and unique insights into complex fundraising structures, cross-border transactions, and internal incentive frameworks.
Ms. Ran graduated from Renmin University of China with an LL.B. degree in 2008 and an LL.M. degree in Civil and Commercial Law in 2010. In 2011, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she received another LL.M. degree with distinction.