Anna Zhang
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].
December 03, 2020 | International Edition
Hitachi Appoints US Lawyer as First Group Chief Compliance OfficerCalifornia-based David Karas takes on the role as compliance comes into focus in Japan.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
December 02, 2020 | International Edition
Three Magic Circle Firms Help Tesco Close $10.6B Southeast Asia Retail SaleThai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group has acquired over 2,000 stores across Thailand and Malaysia.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
December 01, 2020 | International Edition
Stephenson Harwood Makes Hong Kong Lateral After DeparturesFan Yang add commercial arbitration capability to the office.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
December 01, 2020 | International Edition
Simpson Thacher, Nishimura Lead on Walmart's $1.36B Stake Sale in JapanPrivate equity giant KKR is teaming up with Japanese ecommerce company Rakuten to build the retailer's digital operations.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 30, 2020 | International Edition
Kennedys Expands Hong Kong Office Space in Quarry Bay MoveThe U.K. firm is taking a bigger space at lower rent, according to local reports.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
November 27, 2020 | International Edition
Australia's HWL Ebsworth Cancels Proposed Initial Public OfferingLack of interest from fund managers, according to a report.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 26, 2020 | International Edition
M&A Strong in 2021 as Optimism Returns to Australian Market, Report SaysHunt for yield drives in low interest rate environment acquisition.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 25, 2020 | International Edition
Australian Law Firm Profits Increase During Pandemic, Survey SaysLegal advisors played central role in guiding clients on how to respond to the pandemic.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
November 25, 2020 | International Edition
HWL Ebsworth Partners to Share in A$387M Pending Potential ListingThe Australian firm expects revenue of A$391 million ($288 million) in the current year.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
November 24, 2020 | International Edition
Morgan Lewis Singapore Partner Suet-Fern Lee Guilty of Professional Misconduct, License Suspended for 15 MonthsThe city-state's highest disciplinary body for the legal profession found her handling of the late Lee Kuan Yew's last will "unsatisfactory" and lacking professional diligence but spared the prominent lawyer disbarment.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
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