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].
March 28, 2019 | International Edition
China Rewrote Its Foreign Investment Laws. Will Lawyers Benefit?Lawyers are divided over whether China's new foreign investment regime is a game-changer for the foreign bar.
By Anna Zhang, The Asian Lawyer
7 minute read
March 26, 2019 | International Edition
The Asian Lawyer Announces Winners of the 2019 Asia Legal AwardsClifford Chance, Skadden and King & Wood Mallesons are among the top winners of the sixth annual event honouring the leading firms and lawyers in Asia.
By Asian Lawyer Staff
3 minute read
March 26, 2019 | International Edition
Entries Open for China Law & Practice Awards 2019The deadline for submission is June 13, 2019.
By China Law & Practice
2 minute read
March 21, 2019 | International Edition
Jingtian & Gongcheng Hires Away Private Funds Star From Han Kun Law OfficesFormer Greenberg Traurig shareholder James Wang moves over as Jingtian seeks to bolster its fund formation practice.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
March 11, 2019 | International Edition
Crowell & Moring Enters Asia, Hires Away Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's Shanghai TeamFour international trade and regulatory lawyers have joined Crowell's offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and a seven-member Shanghai team has joined the firm's affiliate consulting business as Crowell awaits a Shanghai licence.
By Anna Zhang
4 minute read
March 11, 2019 | International Edition
Crowell & Moring Lures 10-Lawyer Team From Bryan Cave in Planned Shanghai LaunchFour international trade and regulatory lawyers have joined Crowell's offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and a seven-member Shanghai team has joined the firm's affiliate consulting business as Crowell awaits a Shanghai license.
By Anna Zhang
4 minute read
March 11, 2019 | The Recorder
In Planned Shanghai Launch, Crowell & Moring Lures Bryan Cave International Trade TeamThe move includes three international trade and regulatory lawyers joining Crowell's offices in Los Angeles and a seven-member Shanghai team joining its affiliated consulting business as the firm awaits a Shanghai license.
By Anna Zhang
4 minute read
March 06, 2019 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills to Give Asia Employees 24 Weeks Paid Parental LeaveStarting May 1, the new program will be available to all employees at the firm's nine Asian offices regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
By Anna Zhang
4 minute read
March 04, 2019 | International Edition
HFW Launches China Transactions Practice in ShanghaiThe move is the firm's latest expansion internationally.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
February 28, 2019 | International Edition
Freshfields Recruits Top CFIUS Official as Washington PartnerAimen Mir was a key CFIUS official charged with reviewing and approving foreign investment transactions.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read