On December 18, 2025, the Lexology 100: Data, formerly known as the GDR 100, a renowned and trusted source of worldwide news and analysis on the use and trade of data, unveiled its 2026 ranking. Han Kun was named to the list for the third year, owing to the firm's stellar practice and expertise in data compliance.
The Lexology 100: Data identifies and profiles the world's best data law firms. Formerly known as the GDR 100, it is the only global ranking that captures the capabilities, track record and market reputation of the leading firms in the field. The ranking examines not only law firms' privacy and data protection capabilities but also their work on all other kinds of data law, such as AI regulation and disputes, frameworks regulating online content moderation and harms, B2B disputes about data acquisition and breach responsibility, the use of IP and confidentiality laws to protect proprietary data, and more.
Han Kun is a market leader in data protection and cybersecurity legal practice. The firm's growing data team comprises over 20 professionals. They master data-related laws both in China and abroad and have represented some of the most prominent names across the world in solving their complex compliance problems in the data domain, providing practical solutions that target clients' specific challenges. Han Kun is also a trend-setter in this field. We advise clients on cutting-edge matters such as cybersecurity review and the data compliance components of overseas listings, during which we integrate wisdom and expertise firmwide and beyond to meet our clients' needs with creative solutions, giving full consideration to highly dynamic and fast-evolving data laws. Han Kun's data practice has been consistently honored by internationally authoritative legal directories:
Leading PRC Law Firm in TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (Chambers Greater China Region, 2023-2025)
Tier 1 Data Protection: PRC Firms (The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2021-2026)
Data Protection and Privacy Firm of the Year (China Business Law Journal, 2021-2025)
Cyber Security and Data Protection Law Firm of the Year (ALB, 2025)
Cyber Security and Data Protection Law Firm of the Year: South China & Central China (ALB, 2025)
Band I Cybersecurity and Data Compliance PRC Firm (Legalband, 2022-2025)
Cyber Security and Data Compliance Firm of the Year (Legalband China Law Awards, 2024)