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].
January 04, 2021 | International Edition
Latham & Watkins Continues Japan Expansion With Local Law PartnerWhile two former counsel in Singapore left to be partners at White & Case.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
December 23, 2020 | International Edition
White & Case Continues Asia Finance Expansion With Tokyo PartnerClara Shirota completes the firm's private equity capabilities outside of Hong Kong.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
December 23, 2020 | International Edition
Ropes & Gray Launches Tokyo Training Contracts in LondonCandidates with two years post qualified experience will be based in the firm's Tokyo office, which currently has six lawyers including three partners.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
December 17, 2020 | International Edition
The Year in Review: Green Shoots Follow Dry Spell in Asia PacificThere were strong signs of recovery in the latter part of 2020, particularly in China where COVID-19 first took flight.
By Anna Zhang | Vincent Chow | Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche
11 minute read
December 16, 2020 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright 'Rightsizes' Australia PartnershipNew Australia managing partner Alison Deitz's aim is to drive up profitability and foster high performance culture.
By Christopher Niesche
4 minute read
December 15, 2020 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Appoints Beijing Partner as Greater China Antitrust HeadYong Bai takes over as China's latest enforcement targets tech giants.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
December 11, 2020 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest Dec. 2020: JD Health in Hong Kong IPO Frenzy and MoreSkadden among top firms kept busy as Hong Kong braced for a spate of listings.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
December 08, 2020 | International Edition
Singapore International Arbitration Centre Launches 1st Office Outside of Asia in New YorkU.S. parties rank consistently among top foreign users of the arbitral institution.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
December 08, 2020 | International Edition
Mining Giant BHP Appoints Group General CounselLyndon Arnall previously led the legal team for the miner's global commercial functions.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
December 08, 2020 | International Edition
Ince Forms Cooperation Deal With 2,000-Lawyer Chinese FirmThe new deal hands Ince local expertise and depth in the Greater China market.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read