On a weekend morning, Senior Partner Mr. Gan Ping Sieu of Gan & Zul had a morning tea meeting in Shanghai with Lawyer Hua Zhong. Despite her unassuming appearance, Ms. Zhong has been practicing law for over 20 years, primarily in France. Her law firm is headquartered in Paris, with branches across the globe. Currently, Ms. Zhong is considering expanding into the East Asian and Southeast Asian markets, and Mr. Gan Ping Sieu remarked that Malaysia is a promising destination.

During their meeting, Mr. Gan Ping Sieu didn't miss the valuable learning opportunity and sought insights from Ms. Zhong regarding sharp observations on the differences in Eastern and Western legal systems and the rule of law. They also shared many interesting stories and challenges from their respective careers. They made plans to meet up with a few friends in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on their next opportunity.