Anna Giudice

Anna Giudice is currently a Herbert Smith trainee in Hong Kong.

“I was born and grew up in Beijing and studied for my BA, majoring in Chinese law, at Peking University. After then moving to Leeds in England to study for my graduate diploma in law, I moved to Hong Kong for my postgraduate certificate. My studies in England and Hong Kong were both sponsored by the Herbert Smith scholarship.

“One of the major attractions for applying to Herbert Smith was that I knew I would be learning from lawyers who are leaders in their field and I would get the opportunity to work on cutting-edge deals.

“I knew I’d made the right choice when I got the chance to work on a high profile joint venture in the PRC. I still remember how proud I felt – knowing that I had taken part in a milestone event – when I heard the deal being broadcast on national television.

“Finding the work/life balance without sacrificing professional success is always a challenge. Herbert Smith supports people to strike such a balance by its commitment to organising and participating in various pro bono activities. Teaching at a local school for disabled children has been very rewarding for me, making me realise how important it is to give back to society.”