Linklaters’ alliance firm in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, Zhao Sheng Law Firm, has hired two partners from leading Chinese firm Fangda Partners.

Colette Pan focuses on mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector. She leaves Fangda after about a year with the firm, joining in May 2018 as a partner. Previously, she practised at Linklaters for 12 years, most recently as a managing associate.