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].
March 20, 2018 | International Edition
Mayer Brown JSM Poaches New China Projects Head From White & Case in BeijingBanking and finance specialist Hallam Chow makes the move after 23 years with White & Case.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
March 19, 2018 | International Edition
Akin Gump Involved in Korean Corruption Scandal Implicating Former President LeeLongtime client Samsung is alleged to have paid the U.S. firm $3.7 million in legal fees on behalf of another company in exchange for a presidential pardon for group chairman Lee Kun-hee.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
March 16, 2018 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills to Fire Australian Partner Over Workplace MisconductPeter Paradise, a former Sydney-based regional head of the projects practice at the global legal giant, is poised to be fired over sexual harassment allegations.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
March 15, 2018 | International Edition
India Says 'No' to Foreign Law Firm Offices but Allows Foreign Lawyers to Advise Clients on a 'Casual' BasisThe nation's Supreme Court upheld the "fly-in, fly-out" rule, which allows foreign firms to give ad hoc international law advice.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
March 14, 2018 | International Edition
Orrick Tokyo-based Partner Specializing in Technology Companies Leaves to Start Own BusinessEdward "Ted" Johnson is the latest Asia-based Big Law partner to strike out on his own following a longtime career at a large firm.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
March 12, 2018 | International Edition
O'Melveny & Myers Continues Hong Kong Expansion With Corporate HireLi Han was most recently group general counsel for Chinese internet entrepreneur and billionaire Chen Tianqiao's Shanda Group.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
March 09, 2018 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Norton Rose Fulbright Advise on World's First Sovereign Islamic Green BondWith this bond, known as a "sukuk," the Republic of Indonesia sold $1.25 billion notes to fund renewable energy, green tourism and waste management projects.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
March 08, 2018 | International Edition
Milbank, Vedder Price Lead on AirAsia's $1.2B Assets DisposalThe Southeast Asia low-cost airline is leaving the aircraft leasing business in one of the largest asset sales in the region.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
March 07, 2018 | International Edition
Goodwin Procter Relocates London Partner to Hong Kong as Corporate Partner LeavesFunds partner Gregory Barclay made the move to Hong Kong. Corporate partner Nian Qing left to join a longtime firm client.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
March 06, 2018 | International Edition
Trade Lawyer Launches Hong Kong Boutique as US-China Tensions IntensifyPresident Donald Trump's plan to impose hefty steel and aluminum tariffs has created uncertainty for businesses, prompting more work for Asia-based trade lawyers.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
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