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 15, 2020 | International Edition
China Law & Practice Announces Awards 2020 WinnersFangda Partners and Jingtian & Gongcheng are among the top winners of the 14th annual event honoring the leading firms and lawyers on China-related matters.
By China Law & Practice Staff
25 minute read
October 07, 2020 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Hires Singapore Partner From K&L GatesRestructuring partner Nick Williams moves over.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 06, 2020 | International Edition
Law Firms in Asia at High Risk of CyberattacksMore lax regulatory regimes and an overall lack of cybersecurity risk awareness made firms based in the region more vulnerable to hacking.
By Lester Lim
6 minute read
October 05, 2020 | International Edition
Former Shearman & Sterling Asia Managing Partner Joins Recruiting FirmMatthew Bersani, who says he anticipates major changes and challenges for the legal industry in Asia, has joined a Hong Kong-based recruiting firm co-founded by wife Molly Cliff.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
October 05, 2020 | International Edition
Five Firms Advise on $40B Tender Offer for Cellphone Carrier NTT DocomoU.S. and Japanese firms lead on Japan's largest ever tender offer as the mobile phone operator is being bought out by parent.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 28, 2020 | International Edition
Veteran China Arbitration Partner Leaves Dechert for Arbitration ChambersTao Jingzhou is leaving private practice to be an independent arbitrator after more than three decades in Big Law.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
September 28, 2020 | International Edition
White & Case Hires Partner in Australia from Herbert Smith Freehills Tax FirmAldrin De Zilva has over 25 years' experience in tax advice.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 28, 2020 | International Edition
Dentons Hires Brisbane Office Head From Local Australian BankBanking partner Craig Chapman joins from the Bank of Queensland where he was group general counsel.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 25, 2020 | International Edition
King & Spalding Poaches Another Workplace Partner From Seyfarth & ShawLuke Edwards will split his time between the firm's Singapore and Tokyo offices.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
September 23, 2020 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: September 2020 UPDATEDSkadden and Freshfields are among the global firms advising recent and upcoming Hong Kong listings.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read