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].
October 05, 2018 |
Japan Leads Asia M&A Activity Amid Strongest Year in Nearly 4 DecadesDeals involving Japanese companies totaled $290.5 billion during the first nine months of this year—the strongest showing since 1980.
By Anna Zhang
4 minute read
October 02, 2018 |
Han Kun Lands Kirkland Partner in Latest Shanghai AdditionThe Chinese firm has hired several attorneys from global law firms in recent years and continues hunting for global talent.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
September 30, 2018 |
Withers Expands Tokyo Office With 9-Lawyer HireThe group of U.S. and Japan-qualified lawyers will add an investment funds regulatory practice and a real estate transaction practice to the office's existing tax offering.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
September 25, 2018 | The American Lawyer
The 2018 China 45: Firms Find Order Amid ChaosDespite fraught international relations, Chinese firms are breaking through globally.
By Anna Zhang
8 minute read
September 24, 2018 |
Entries Open for Asia Legal Awards 2019The deadline for submission has been extended to Dec. 20, 2018.
By Asian Lawyer Staff
2 minute read
September 21, 2018 |
Hong Kong Changes Visa Rules Following Big Law-Supported LGBT Rights CaseA British lesbian's four-year-long legal battle drew attention from more than a dozen global law firms and eventually led the city to change its visa policy to recognize same-sex partnerships.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
September 19, 2018 |
Asia Deal Digest: Sept. 20, 2018• MoFo, Covington and Latham act on a $6.7 billion Japanese chip deal • Sidley, Clifford Chance handle Chinese hotpot chain's $963 million Hong Kong IPO • Greenberg Traurig on a $3.1 billion Korean chemicals deal
By Anna Zhang | John Kang
4 minute read
September 12, 2018 | Law.com
Ashurst Plans to Add Alternative Legal Services Offering in AustraliaThe initial team will comprise six to eight legal analysts and business services roles; the Brisbane center will support offices and clients across Australia.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
September 12, 2018 |
Ashurst to Add Alternative Legal Services Offering in AustraliaThe initial team will comprise six to eight legal analysts and business services roles; the Brisbane center will support offices and clients across Australia.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
September 07, 2018 |
Stressing Inclusion, Indian Supreme Court Decriminalizes Gay SexIn a landmark win for LGBT rights in India, a five-judge bench unanimously struck down a colonial-era law that punished gay sex with up to life in prison.
By John Kang | Anna Zhang
4 minute read
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