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].

Connect with this author

September 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The U.S.-China Regulatory Battle Could Put Dealmaking in Peril

The increasingly adversarial relationship between the American and Chinese regulatory environments will have profound impacts on cross-border commercial activity we have taken for granted.

By Anna Zhang

4 minute read

July 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer

India's Largest Firms Are Taking the First Steps Toward Globalization

Long limited to domestic work, some of India's biggest firms are expanding beyond its borders.

By Anna Zhang

4 minute read

May 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer

There's More to Going Global Than Opening New Offices

Opening an office in London or New York isn't all it takes to be a truly global firm, as one Chinese firm's recent efforts demonstrate.

By Anna Zhang

4 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

February 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer

For Global Firms, Practicing Local Law in Hong Kong Is a Worthwhile Challenge

Locke Lorde's recent decision to shutter its Hong Kong office offers an opportunity to examine what the market offers to global law firms.

By Anna Zhang

4 minute read

January 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Milbank's Private Equity Hires in Hong Kong Reflect a Changing Market

The firm's zigzags in its Hong Kong practice are in keeping with broader trends in the market over the past two decades.

By Anna Zhang

4 minute read

November 20, 2020 | The American Lawyer

As China's Major Firms Navigate Their First Transition of Power, Challenges Await

At some of the nation's largest firms, first-generation leaders are just now beginning to age out.

By Anna Zhang

4 minute read

October 28, 2020 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Profits Drop Amid Pandemic, Currency Fluctuations

The firm's revenue remained unchanged from last year in dollar terms, while growth was modest in constant currency terms—both globally and across regions.

By Anna Zhang

5 minute read