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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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December 13, 2018 | International Edition

Little-Known Chinese IP Firm Secures Qualcomm's iPhone Injunctions

Beijing-based LexField Law Offices is behind Qualcomm's successful iPhone sales ban in China.

By Anna Zhang

4 minute read

December 13, 2018 | The Recorder

Little-Known Chinese IP Firm Secures China iPhone Injunctions for Qualcomm

Beijing-based LexField Law Offices, which has a strong reputation in IP, especially in helping multinationals fending off infringement in China, is behind Qualcomm's successful iPhone sales ban in the country.

By Anna Zhang

4 minute read

December 07, 2018 | International Edition

Ex-Skadden Partner to Lead U.S. Trade Negotiations With China

Well-known China hawk Robert Lighthizer will likely take a hard line in upcoming trade negotiations.

By Anna Zhang

4 minute read

December 06, 2018 | International Edition

Paul Hastings' Former Hong Kong Chief Returns to the Post

Neil Torpey, who led the Hong Kong office between 2002 and 2013, was based most recently in New York. But he has returned to Hong Kong to take over from predecessor Steven Winegar.

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

December 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Paul Hastings' Former Hong Kong Chief Returns to the Post From NY

Paul Hastings has relocated corporate partner Neil Torpey, moving him from New York to Hong Kong where he will take over as the office chair.

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

November 26, 2018 | International Edition

Australia Blocks Second CK Hutchison Energy Bid on National Interest Grounds in Less Than 3 Years

The blocking of the acquisition in the name of national security is part of a growing global trend often directed at Chinese companies.

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

November 25, 2018 | International Edition

Does Hong Kong Have What It Takes to Be Asia's Arbitration Hub?

Hong Kong is far from claiming victory in the highly contested race to become Asia's top international arbitration spot. But the Chinese Special Administrative Region and its new justice chief are pressing on.

By Anna Zhang

7 minute read

November 13, 2018 | International Edition

Ropes & Gray Hires Life Science Partner in Shanghai From Johnson & Johnson

Eric Wu returns to the firm after three years with the global pharmaceutical and consumer goods giant, overseeing M&A transactions and an innovation accelerator.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

November 08, 2018 | International Edition

Pillsbury Adds China-Focused Litigation Team in New York Amid US-China Trade Conflict--Updated

Former Dorsey & Whitney partner Geoffrey Sant joins the firm as the Trump administration turns up the heat on Chinese companies and government officials.

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

November 07, 2018 | International Edition

Legacy Bryan Cave Team Splits From Newly Merged Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in Hong Kong

Hong Kong partners Kristi Swartz and Nigel Binnersley will leave the newly merged firm along with their associates to set up their own practice, suggesting a setback in the BCLP's integration.

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read