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].
August 19, 2020 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: Aug. 19, 2020Skadden, Davis Polk and Kirkland & Ellis are advising on Chinese listings in the U.S. as well as take-private deals.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
August 18, 2020 | International Edition
Morrison & Foerster Adds Investigations Partner in Hong KongFormer Davis Polk counsel Chen Zhu moves over.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
August 17, 2020 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Elects US Partner as Next Chief ExecutiveGlobal litigation head Gerry Pecht will take over next year from London-based Peter Martyr, who has led the firm since 2002.
By Anna Zhang | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
5 minute read
August 14, 2020 | International Edition
China's Greater Bay Area Opens Up to Hong Kong, Macau LawyersLawyers who pass a special qualification exam will be able to practice in nine mainland cities.
By Vincent Chow
3 minute read
August 14, 2020 | International Edition
Skadden, Davis Polk Advise Largest U.S. Listing From China in 2 YearsOnline housing site KE Holdings raised $2.12 billion in the second billion dollar Chinese listing in the U.S. within a month.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
August 12, 2020 | International Edition
Shearman Launches Hong Kong Community Engagement Program to Educate Students, Attract Talent and Raise Its ProfileLocal law students will receive career development guidance and case study advice from firm lawyers.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
August 10, 2020 | International Edition
Paul Hastings Recruits Back China-Focused Litigation PartnerWhite collar specialist Tang Haiyan returns after a brief in-house stint as the firm seeks to bolster government enforcement capabilities.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
August 07, 2020 | International Edition
China's Han Kun Recruits Away King & Wood Mallesons Disputes StarAsset management disputes specialist You Yang joins in Beijing as Hong Kong-based commercial litigator leaves for Ince.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
August 03, 2020 | International Edition
K&L Gates Expands Hong Kong Office With Former Orrick TeamFunds lawyers Sook Young Yeu and Scott Peterman and private equity specialist William Ho move over.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
July 30, 2020 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Global Infrastructure Head to Join Mining Billionaire's CharityPerth-based Jason Ricketts will be general counsel at Andrew Forrest's foundation and investment company in October.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read