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].
January 12, 2020 | International Edition
Eversheds Harry Elias Recruits Former Baker McKenzie Partner in SingaporeInvestigations specialist Weiyi Tan is the firm's latest disputes hire in Asia.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
January 10, 2020 | International Edition
Will Carlos Ghosn Change Japan's Criminal Justice System?Criminal justice reform in Japan has been underway for more than a decade but the former Nissan CEO's made-for-Hollywood escape from the country may have an impact.
By Anna Zhang
6 minute read
January 10, 2020 | International Edition
CMS Expands Asia IP Practice With Team Hire and London RelocationCMS has also relocated its U.K. life sciences and healthcare co-head to Singapore.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
January 08, 2020 | International Edition
Cooley Launches Singapore OfficeFormer Gunderson Dettmer partner Ferish Patel heads up the office with partner Matthew Bartus relocating from Silicon Valley.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
January 07, 2020 | International Edition
Asia Pacific 2019 League Tables: China Deals Plunge Further; Japan, Singapore on the RiseStrong deal flow in Korea made Kim & Chang one of the top M&A legal advisers in the region.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
January 07, 2020 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Second Magic Circle Firm to Launch Chinese AffiliateThe firm has formed a joint operation in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone with 20-lawyer Lang Yue Law Firm.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
January 07, 2020 | International Edition
Updated: Singapore Renews All 9 Qualifying Foreign Law Practice LicensesAll nine licenses were renewed after temporary extensions, but for varying terms.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
January 06, 2020 | International Edition
Dechert Hires Away Jones Day Philippines Practice LeaderMaria Tan Pedersen relocates to Singapore from Hong Kong.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
January 03, 2020 | International Edition
China's Han Kun Law Offices Recruits Disputes Heavyweight in ShanghaiFormer Haiwen & Partners disputes practice co-head Denning Jin makes the move as Han Kun continues to build its disputes practice.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
January 03, 2020 | International Edition
China's Han Kun Law Offices Recruits Disputes Heavyweight in ShanghaiFormer Haiwen & Partners disputes practice co-head Denning Jin makes the move as Han Kun continues to build its disputes practice.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read