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].
November 06, 2018 | International Edition
King & Wood Mallesons Hires Away Cleary Beijing PartnerM&A lawyer Huang Ling joins as the Chinese firm builds up a U.S. law capability.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
November 05, 2018 | International Edition
Chinese Firm Commerce & Finance Enters Hong Kong With Local AssociationThe longtime overseas capital markets powerhouse has formed a local alliance with former Paul Hastings and Shearman & Sterling lawyers.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
November 05, 2018 | International Edition
Morgan Lewis Recruits White & Case Singapore Finance PartnerBanking and restructuring lawyer Guan Feng Chen makes the move after 19 years with White & Case.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
October 31, 2018 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: Nov. 1, 2018• Baker Botts, Fried Frank act on Australian engineering group's $3.3B U.S. acquisition. • Cleary, Skadden advising a $825 million South Korean solar take-private deal. • Magic Circle trio on first Chinese company's $464 million listing in Germany.
By Anna Zhang | John Kang
6 minute read
October 25, 2018 | The American Lawyer
The Asia 50: Chinese Law Firms Are Taking OverAs Chinese firms become a global force, they're also taking a more prominent role within the Asian legal landscape.
By Anna Zhang
9 minute read
October 24, 2018 | International Edition
Fangda Scores as Shearman & Sterling Loses Hong Kong Capital Markets TeamPartners Colin Law and Peter Chen launched a Hong Kong law practice for the U.S. firm eight years ago; now they are the latest in a wave to join Chinese firms.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer | Anna Zhang
4 minute read
October 24, 2018 | International Edition
Fangda Scores as Shearman & Sterling Loses Hong Kong Capital Markets TeamPartners Colin Law and Peter Chen launched a Hong Kong law practice for the U.S. firm eight years ago; now they are the latest in a wave to join Chinese firms.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer | Anna Zhang
4 minute read
October 24, 2018 | International Edition
Seattle's Davis Wright Tremaine Closes Shanghai Office as Partner Joins Chinese FirmThe U.S. firm closes its doors in Shanghai after 24 years as the former office head leaves for Zhong Lun after 18 years.
By Anna Zhang
4 minute read
October 23, 2018 | International Edition
Global Firms Challenge Hong Kong Law Society's Plans to Restrict Foreign LawyersForeign lawyers warn of negative repercussions for Hong Kong's economy and its status as an international financial center if the city's professional body for solicitors imposes limitations on their practice.
By John Kang | Anna Zhang
3 minute read
October 23, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland, Latham Among Firms Challenging Hong Kong's Restriction on Foreign LawyersThe group of firms warned of negative repercussions for Hong Kong's economy and its status as an international financial center if the proposed limitations remain.
By John Kang | Anna Zhang
3 minute read
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