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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July 29, 2020 | International Edition

Clifford Chance's Singapore Alliance Bolsters Arbitration Practice

Rajah & Tann partner Paul Tan will join Cavenagh Law in September.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

July 28, 2020 | International Edition

Loeb & Loeb Adds Four-Lawyer Trusts and Estates in Hong Kong

Erik Wallace and Laurence Ho lead the team moving from Stephenson Harwood.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

July 28, 2020 | International Edition

DLA Piper Boosts Australian Restructuring Practice with Partner Hire

Lionel Meehan departs his own firm to join the global outfit ahead of spike in pandemic-related restructures.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 28, 2020 | International Edition

Google Sued by Australia's Competition Watchdog for Allegedly Misleading Consumers

The regulator alleges Google drew on consumers' individual data to serve up highly-targeted advertisements without their consent.

By Christopher Niesche

4 minute read

July 27, 2020 | International Edition

Plaintiffs Firm Launches Australia's First COVID-19 Class Action Against Cruise Ship Operator

Shine Lawyers is suing the operator of the Ruby Princess cruise liner over an outbreak of 700 COVID-19 cases including 21 deaths.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 27, 2020 | International Edition

Australian Firm Under Investigation Over COVID-19 Outbreak

Six staff members have tested positive in the firm's Melbourne office but the firm said transmission likely occurred outside of workplace.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

July 27, 2020 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Affiliate FenXun Expands Financial Services Offering as New Verein Member

Senior counsel Kevin Yuan specializes regulatory and compliance work for banks and insurance companies.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

July 19, 2020 | International Edition

Ashurst Bolsters Hong Kong Disputes Practice

Former Allen & Overy of counsel Cliff Chow is now a partner at the new firm.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

July 17, 2020 | International Edition

Litigation Funder Omni Bridgeway Makes First Japanese Investment

The litigation funder has made an equity investment in Tokyo-based startup Japan Legal Network.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

July 15, 2020 | International Edition

Hong Kong Law Students in Australia Offered 5-Year Visas

Following China's introduction of the controversial national security law, Hong Kong students and skilled workers are offered a visa extension and a path to permanent residency in Australia.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

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