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].

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December 03, 2020 | International Edition

Hitachi Appoints US Lawyer as First Group Chief Compliance Officer

California-based David Karas takes on the role as compliance comes into focus in Japan.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

December 02, 2020 | International Edition

Three Magic Circle Firms Help Tesco Close $10.6B Southeast Asia Retail Sale

Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group has acquired over 2,000 stores across Thailand and Malaysia.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

December 01, 2020 | International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Makes Hong Kong Lateral After Departures

Fan Yang add commercial arbitration capability to the office.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

December 01, 2020 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher, Nishimura Lead on Walmart's $1.36B Stake Sale in Japan

Private equity giant KKR is teaming up with Japanese ecommerce company Rakuten to build the retailer's digital operations.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

November 30, 2020 | International Edition

Kennedys Expands Hong Kong Office Space in Quarry Bay Move

The U.K. firm is taking a bigger space at lower rent, according to local reports.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

November 27, 2020 | International Edition

Australia's HWL Ebsworth Cancels Proposed Initial Public Offering

Lack of interest from fund managers, according to a report.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 26, 2020 | International Edition

M&A Strong in 2021 as Optimism Returns to Australian Market, Report Says

Hunt for yield drives in low interest rate environment acquisition.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 25, 2020 | International Edition

Australian Law Firm Profits Increase During Pandemic, Survey Says

Legal advisors played central role in guiding clients on how to respond to the pandemic.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

November 25, 2020 | International Edition

HWL Ebsworth Partners to Share in A$387M Pending Potential Listing

The Australian firm expects revenue of A$391 million ($288 million) in the current year.

By Christopher Niesche

4 minute read

November 24, 2020 | International Edition

Morgan Lewis Singapore Partner Suet-Fern Lee Guilty of Professional Misconduct, License Suspended for 15 Months

The city-state's highest disciplinary body for the legal profession found her handling of the late Lee Kuan Yew's last will "unsatisfactory" and lacking professional diligence but spared the prominent lawyer disbarment.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

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