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Anna Zhang

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].

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October 15, 2020 | International Edition

China Law & Practice Announces Awards 2020 Winners

Fangda Partners and Jingtian & Gongcheng are among the top winners of the 14th annual event honoring the leading firms and lawyers on China-related matters.

By China Law & Practice Staff

25 minute read

October 07, 2020 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Hires Singapore Partner From K&L Gates

Restructuring partner Nick Williams moves over.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

October 06, 2020 | International Edition

Law Firms in Asia at High Risk of Cyberattacks

More lax regulatory regimes and an overall lack of cybersecurity risk awareness made firms based in the region more vulnerable to hacking.

By Lester Lim

6 minute read

October 05, 2020 | International Edition

Former Shearman & Sterling Asia Managing Partner Joins Recruiting Firm

Matthew Bersani, who says he anticipates major changes and challenges for the legal industry in Asia, has joined a Hong Kong-based recruiting firm co-founded by wife Molly Cliff.

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

October 05, 2020 | International Edition

Five Firms Advise on $40B Tender Offer for Cellphone Carrier NTT Docomo

U.S. and Japanese firms lead on Japan's largest ever tender offer as the mobile phone operator is being bought out by parent.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

September 28, 2020 | International Edition

Veteran China Arbitration Partner Leaves Dechert for Arbitration Chambers

Tao Jingzhou is leaving private practice to be an independent arbitrator after more than three decades in Big Law.

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

September 28, 2020 | International Edition

White & Case Hires Partner in Australia from Herbert Smith Freehills Tax Firm

Aldrin De Zilva has over 25 years' experience in tax advice.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 28, 2020 | International Edition

Dentons Hires Brisbane Office Head From Local Australian Bank

Banking partner Craig Chapman joins from the Bank of Queensland where he was group general counsel.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 25, 2020 | International Edition

King & Spalding Poaches Another Workplace Partner From Seyfarth & Shaw

Luke Edwards will split his time between the firm's Singapore and Tokyo offices.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

September 23, 2020 | International Edition

Asia Deal Digest: September 2020 UPDATED

Skadden and Freshfields are among the global firms advising recent and upcoming Hong Kong listings.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read