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Anna Zhang

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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April 12, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters Top APAC M&A Legal Advisor in Q1 as Deal Activity Resumes

Total 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 Firm

Jimmy 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 Key

Three 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 Mounts

Six 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 Giant

Max 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 Kong

King & 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 Launch

Ignatius 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 Complaints

The 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 Outbreak

Both firms have closed offices for deep cleaning and told staff to work remotely after positive cases.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read