Ya Zhang

Senior Solicitor

Ya joined the Greenhalgh Pickard team in early 2022 and in the Commercial Law and Employment Law Departments. With extensive experience across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions, including China, New South Wales and Queensland, Ya brings a wealth of knowledge to her role.

Ya is passionate about commercial and employment law because she values the opportunity to support clients through complex legal challenges and help them achieve their business and employment goals. Her dedication to providing thorough and effective legal services is driven by a commitment to ensuring her clients’ success and satisfaction. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, Ya ensures comprehensive communication with her clients, offering clarity and understanding in all aspects of their matters.

 Outside of work, Ya enjoys adventuring around the Sunshine Coast with her husband and friends.

Practice Areas

• Business Sales, Acquisitions, and Structures
• Retail and Commercial Leasing
• Corporate Law and Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions and Joint Ventures
• Employment
• Property and Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws 2005
• Master of Laws 2006 (Cornell University)
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice 2018
• Juris Doctor 2022 (University of Southern Queensland)

Admissions

• China Lawyers Association 2007
• New York State Bar Association 2007
• Supreme Court of Queensland 2018