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].
April 25, 2018 | International Edition
Slaughters adds Hong Kong partner in third-ever lateral hireMagic circle firm hires investigations lawyer Wynne Mok from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
April 23, 2018 | International Edition
K&L Gates Adds Partners in Hong Kong, Taipei, TokyoThe firm's Asia expansion includes technology lawyer Nigel Stamp, energy specialist Owen Chio and corporate lawyer Dooyong Kang, who arrive from Eversheds Sutherland, KPMG Law and Jones Day, respectively.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
April 19, 2018 | International Edition
Chinese Firms Are Coming for Your Partners - AgainTop Chinese firms like Han Kun and Fangda Partners are racing to hire away partners from global firms as they grow financially and seek more recognition.
By Anna Zhang
7 minute read
April 17, 2018 | International Edition
Locke Lord Hires Troutman Sanders International Arbitration Duo in Hong KongThe Texas-based firm has hired the two-lawyer disputes team as Atlanta-based Troutman winds down its Asia practice.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
April 16, 2018 | International Edition
Global Law Firms Join Legal Battle for Gay Spouse Visas in Hong KongDavis Polk & Wardwell is acting pro bono on behalf of 16 global law firms that have filed a petition to intervene at Hong Kong's highest court in the landmark case, along with 15 financial institutions.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
April 12, 2018 | International Edition
Skadden, Paul Weiss Advise in Global Deal as Chinese Consortium Completes Takata AcquisitionKey Safety Systems parent Ningbo Joyson Electronic teamed up with private equity firm PAG and provided $1.6 billion to close the deal.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
April 10, 2018 | International Edition
Mayer Brown Expands in TokyoFormer Ashurst banking counsel Shri Maski and Shearman & Sterling corporate associate Gordon Palmquist are now both partners at the U.S. firm's latest Asian office.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
April 06, 2018 | International Edition
Berwin Leighton Asia Head Among Two Senior Departures as Bryan Cave Merger Goes LiveHong Kong-based Bob Charlton stepped down after three-and-a-half years as the legacy U.K. firm's Asia practice leader.
By Anna Zhang | Anna Ward
4 minute read
April 06, 2018 | International Edition
Berwin Leighton Asia Head Among Two Senior Departures as Bryan Cave Merger Goes LiveHong Kong-based Bob Charlton stepped down after three-and-a-half years as the legacy U.K. firm's Asia practice leader.
By Anna Zhang | Anna Ward
4 minute read
April 06, 2018 | International Edition
'There's a direct negative impact on our clients' - lawyers wary as US-China trade tension escalatesTrade lawyers are facing calls from clients to help them understand the actions the Trump administration has taken against China
By Anna Zhang
5 minute read
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