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].
April 12, 2021 | International Edition
Linklaters Top APAC M&A Legal Advisor in Q1 as Deal Activity ResumesTotal deal value in the region was up 29% from a year ago, according to research firm Mergermarket.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
April 09, 2021 | International Edition
Asia Legal Briefing #85: What Are We Not Talking About When We Talk About Female Leadership?Gender, culture, and the challenges facing women
By Anna Zhang
10 minute read
April 07, 2021 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Loses Hong Kong Disputes Partner to Chinese FirmJimmy Chan is now a partner at Jingtian & Gongcheng's Hong Kong office.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
April 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Global Firms Are Buying Into the Hong Kong IPO Boom, but Caution Is KeyThree years into a surge in Hong Kong IPO listings, global firms including Davis Polk & Wardwell are adding talent again. But is this the right time?
By Anna Zhang
4 minute read
March 30, 2021 | International Edition
Essex Court Chambers' Singapore Affiliate Breaks Away as China Sanctions Pressure MountsSix members led by former attorney general V.K. Rajah SC will form a new practice to continue work on existing cases.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
March 23, 2021 | International Edition
Shearman & Sterling Hong Kong Partner Leaves for Bitcoin Mining GiantMax Hua had joined the firm in 2019 to rebuild a Hong Kong capital markets practice.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
March 23, 2021 | International Edition
Skadden, Davis Polk on Baidu's $3.1B Homecoming Secondary Listing in Hong KongKing & Wood Mallesons and Haiwen were Chinese counsel to the largest secondary listing since June.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
March 22, 2021 | International Edition
McDermott Hires Squire Patton Singapore Co-Head Ahead of Office LaunchIgnatius Hwang starts in London as the U.S. firm applies for a practice license in the city-state.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
March 22, 2021 | International Edition
Allens Expresses Regret Over Mishandling Sexual Harassment ComplaintsThe firm said the matter was not handled in the manner it would be now but local reports indicate the lawyer in question still works at the firm.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
March 12, 2021 | International Edition
Allen & Overy, Herbert Smith Freehills Shut Hong Kong Offices Following New COVID OutbreakBoth firms have closed offices for deep cleaning and told staff to work remotely after positive cases.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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