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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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January 12, 2020 | International Edition

Eversheds Harry Elias Recruits Former Baker McKenzie Partner in Singapore

Investigations 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 Relocation

CMS 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 Office

Former 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 Rise

Strong 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 Affiliate

The 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 Licenses

All 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 Leader

Maria 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 Shanghai

Former 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 Shanghai

Former 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