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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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August 19, 2020 | International Edition

Asia Deal Digest: Aug. 19, 2020

Skadden, Davis Polk and Kirkland & Ellis are advising on Chinese listings in the U.S. as well as take-private deals.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

August 18, 2020 | International Edition

Morrison & Foerster Adds Investigations Partner in Hong Kong

Former Davis Polk counsel Chen Zhu moves over.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

August 17, 2020 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Elects US Partner as Next Chief Executive

Global litigation head Gerry Pecht will take over next year from London-based Peter Martyr, who has led the firm since 2002.

By Anna Zhang | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

August 14, 2020 | International Edition

China's Greater Bay Area Opens Up to Hong Kong, Macau Lawyers

Lawyers who pass a special qualification exam will be able to practice in nine mainland cities.

By Vincent Chow

3 minute read

August 14, 2020 | International Edition

Skadden, Davis Polk Advise Largest U.S. Listing From China in 2 Years

Online housing site KE Holdings raised $2.12 billion in the second billion dollar Chinese listing in the U.S. within a month.

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

August 12, 2020 | International Edition

Shearman Launches Hong Kong Community Engagement Program to Educate Students, Attract Talent and Raise Its Profile

Local law students will receive career development guidance and case study advice from firm lawyers.

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

August 10, 2020 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Recruits Back China-Focused Litigation Partner

White collar specialist Tang Haiyan returns after a brief in-house stint as the firm seeks to bolster government enforcement capabilities.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

August 07, 2020 | International Edition

China's Han Kun Recruits Away King & Wood Mallesons Disputes Star

Asset management disputes specialist You Yang joins in Beijing as Hong Kong-based commercial litigator leaves for Ince.

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

August 03, 2020 | International Edition

K&L Gates Expands Hong Kong Office With Former Orrick Team

Funds lawyers Sook Young Yeu and Scott Peterman and private equity specialist William Ho move over.

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

July 30, 2020 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Global Infrastructure Head to Join Mining Billionaire's Charity

Perth-based Jason Ricketts will be general counsel at Andrew Forrest's foundation and investment company in October.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read