Anna Zhang is the Hong Kong-based Asia Bureau Chief for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues across Asia. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].
August 01, 2018 | International Edition
Pillsbury Winthrop Expands Asian Presence With Taipei OfficeIntellectual property partners David Tsai and Christopher Kao will split time between San Francisco and Taiwan, where they have represented clients for a decade.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
August 01, 2018 | International Edition
Cooley Expands Beijing Office With Corporate Partner From Kirkland & EllisM&A specialist Henry Yin relocates from Hong Kong to be the second partner in the 7-month-old office.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
July 31, 2018 | International Edition
Need Legal Advice in China? Ask a RobotIn the remote Chinese province of Qinghai, robots are helping provide legal services to people who live in areas with few human lawyers.
By John Kang | Anna Zhang
2 minute read
July 26, 2018 | International Edition
Finalists Announced for the 2018 China Law & Practice AwardsKing & Wood Mallesons, Fangda Partners, Skadden and Freshfields are among the contestants for the awards that will be announced on Sept. 13 at The St. Regis Beijing.
By China Law & Practice
2 minute read
July 26, 2018 | International Edition
Linklaters, Clyde & Co Become First International Firm Members of Singapore's Legal Innovation ProgramThe two firms join Rajah & Tann and Dentons Rodyk & Davidson in programs designed to help build innovation capacity and improve services delivery.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
July 12, 2018 | International Edition
Squire Patton Boggs Launches Public Policy Practice in ChinaFormer Nielsen Greater China president Yan Xuan joins to lead the practice as political and economic volatility grows in Sino-U.S. relations.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
July 11, 2018 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: July 12, 2018• Skadden advises mobile chat app Momo's $650 million convertible notes offer.• Paul Hastings acting on Korean logistics investment in Illinois.• Allen & Gledhill guides Singapore's first retail private equity bond.
By Anna Zhang | John Kang
3 minute read
July 11, 2018 | International Edition
Chinese Firm Expands US Presence as Trade War Heats UpThree years after launching in Washington, D.C., Beijing DHH Law Firm has opened a Seattle office, aiming to support the local Chinese business community as trade tensions worsen.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
July 05, 2018 | International Edition
Is Singapore the Next Center for Legal Innovation?The city-state's government has established programs to advance innovation in the legal profession. Can Hong Kong, Asia's other financial center, catch up?
By Anna Zhang
7 minute read
July 05, 2018 | International Edition
Top Hong Kong Court Says Lesbian Couple Should Receive Spousal VisaGlobal law firms and banks said the ruling strengthens Hong Kong's ability to attract global talent, although same-sex marriage remains unrecognized in the jurisdiction.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
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