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].
May 31, 2018 | International Edition
Skadden, Ropes & Gray Advise on Alibaba's $1.4B China Logistics DealThe e-commerce giant joined forces with subsidiary Cainiao Network to take a 10 percent stake in Chinese courier ZTO.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
May 29, 2018 | International Edition
Is Linklaters' China Alliance a Game Changer?The Magic Circle firm's Shanghai Free Trade Zone joint operation wasn't the first, but it might just be the tipping point.
By Anna Zhang
6 minute read
May 29, 2018 | International Edition
Is Linklaters' China Alliance a Game Changer?The Magic Circle firm's Shanghai Free Trade Zone joint operation wasn't the first, but it might just be the tipping point.
By Anna Zhang
6 minute read
May 25, 2018 | International Edition
Freshfields Expands China Antitrust Practice With KWM HireThe Magic Circle firm has recruited partner Hazel Yin from the Chinese firm, four years after former practice head Michael Han defected to domestic rival Fangda Partners.
By Anna Zhang
1 minute read
May 24, 2018 | International Edition
UK Firm HFW Expands Construction Practice With Jones Day Hire in Hong KongBury becomes the sixth construction partner the firm has hired in the past 15 months—part of a move to boost its Asia Pacific offering.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
May 21, 2018 | International Edition
Linklaters Becomes First Magic Circle Firm to Gain Access to Chinese Law CapabilityThe firm's long-awaited Shanghai Free Trade Zone tie-up with best friend Zhao Sheng Law Firm finally got a green light from the government.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
May 21, 2018 | International Edition
Linklaters Becomes First Magic Circle Firm to Gain Access to Chinese Law CapabilityThe firm's long-awaited Shanghai Free Trade Zone tie-up with best friend Zhao Sheng Law Firm finally got a green light from the government.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
May 18, 2018 | International Edition
Perkins Coie Poaches Prominent Sheppard Mullin Partners in BeijingFormer Beijing managing partner James Zimmerman and intellectual property partner Scott Palmer have made the move to Perkins Coie.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
May 18, 2018 | International Edition
CMS Forms Hong Kong Law Association With Firm Formed by Troutman Sanders LawyersHong Kong capital markets and corporate boutique Shirley Lau & Co will add local law capability to the 18-month-old office.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
May 18, 2018 | International Edition
CMS adds Hong Kong law capability via association with domestic firmCMS Hong Kong co-office head Tim Elliott joins newly set up firm as office managing director
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read