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].
March 24, 2020 | International Edition
Kirkland, Freshfields, Davis Polk Advise on $928M Privatization of Hong Kong Supply Chain GiantSingapore-based logistics investor GLP has teamed up with the Fung family to take private Hong Kong-based Li & Fung.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
March 22, 2020 | International Edition
China's Jingtian & Gongcheng Named Asia Firm of the YearThe Chinese law firm has done impressive work in both transactions and disputes, expanded into new markets and made high-profile lateral hires.
By Law.com International Staff
4 minute read
March 18, 2020 | International Edition
Paul Hastings, Freshfields Advise on COVID-19 Vaccine Development in ChinaChina's Fosun Pharmaceutical and Germany's BioNTech will jointly develop and commercialize a vaccine that prevents COVID-19 infections as the deadly virus is spreading aggressively around the globe.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
March 17, 2020 | International Edition
Ashurst Hires DLA Piper Corporate Partner in Hong KongFormer DLA Piper partner Melody He-Chen arrives as Ashurst moves to further develops its capital markets and corporate transactions brand. Hong Kong was the world's top IPO market in 2019.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
March 16, 2020 | International Edition
King & Wood Mallesons Poaches Morrison & Foerster Singapore PartnerCorporate lawyer Jake Robson will drive the firm's M&A practice in Southeast Asia.
By Anna Zhang
2 minute read
March 13, 2020 | International Edition
Singapore Gives University $10.7M to Develop Legaltech Research ProgramSingapore Management University has received the grant to launch a five-year research program that will focus on developing a smart contract programming language.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
March 12, 2020 | International Edition
China's Yingke Reduces Lawyer Performance Targets Amid Coronavirus OutbreakIndividual revenue targets for all of the firm's lawyers were reduced by 20%, but the firm says it remains confident it will achieve a 30% increase in firmwide revenue this year.
By Anna Zhang
3 minute read
March 12, 2020 | International Edition
King & Wood Mallesons, Norton Rose Fulbright, Jones Day Send Sydney Staff Home on Coronavirus FearsThe Sino-Australian firm sent all Sydney staff home after discovering at least one suspected COVID-19 case; and Norton Rose and Jones Day closed part of their Sydney offices to prevent potential virus transmission.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
March 11, 2020 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Loses Two More in Sydney, Down to Nine Partners in AustraliaCorporate partners Richard Graham and Lance Sacks are the latest to leave the Magic Circle's Australia offices.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
March 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
When Will Chinese Firms Start Investing in Their U.S. Offices?Many are little more than "window offices"—a liaison point for client relationships. But to become a truly global player, Chinese firms will need to change that.
By Anna Zhang
4 minute read
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