Brian Yap
Brian Yap is a Tokyo-based correspondent for Law.com International. He writes about legal and regulatory issues across Asia. His coverage includes the business of law at international and domestic law firms and in-house legal departments and the impact of regulatory decisions on law firms and global companies. He can be reached at [email protected].
June 08, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters Hires Hong Kong Regulator SFC's Takeovers Team HeadA former Slaughter and May partner, Roger Cheng was involved in the launch of the SFC's special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) regime in 2021.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
June 07, 2023 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Names Tokyo Partner as New Asia HeadGraeme Preston succeeds May Tai, who will continue to practice at the firm as a consultant focusing on her personal arbitral practice and other projects from September this year.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
June 02, 2023 | International Edition
HSF and Slaughter and May Help Sinopec End 8-Year North Sea Oil Dispute; Global and Domestic Law Firm Quartet Advises on Blackstone and Samsung Display-Led Overseas AcquisitionsAn Asia Deal Digest, looking at some of the largest deals carried out in Asia and the firms leading them.
By Brian Yap
4 minute read
June 02, 2023 | International Edition
Mayer Brown Appoints New Asia Head, Southeast Asian Firms Add to BenchThe latest round of lateral partner movements across Asia has been marked by the hire of multi-disciplinary lawyers by domestic law firms from Singapore to India, and the establishment of new practices.
By Brian Yap
5 minute read
June 01, 2023 | International Edition
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Opens Second Office In VietnamThis marks the firm's second international office establishment in less than a year.
By Brian Yap
4 minute read
May 31, 2023 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Kewei Establishes TMT Practice With Partner Hire in ShanghaiThis is the firm's first partner hire since September 2021.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
May 30, 2023 | International Edition
Anjie's Founding Partner Michael Gu Joins Hylands As Senior Partner In ShanghaiThe senior partner hire comes less than four months after Hylands made its international debut with the establishment of an overseas office in San Francisco.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
May 25, 2023 | International Edition
Stephenson Harwood Adds Corporate Partner in Hong Kong From Top Chinese Law FirmJustin Ma is admitted as a solicitor in both Hong Kong and Australia, and focuses on the mainland China market.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
May 25, 2023 | International Edition
Ashurst JV Adds M&A Partner From Korea's Oldest Law FirmThe appointment of M&A partner Lawrence Jhe coincides with the firm's hire of five Shearman & Sterling energy and infrastructure lawyers.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
May 23, 2023 | International Edition
Beijing-Based Commerce & Finance Adds Ex-Norton Rose Corporate Finance Partner in Hong KongTerence Lau, previously a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright and Hogan Lovells, has joined the Hong Kong office of Chinese firm Commerce & Finance Law Offices.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
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