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Brian Yap

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].

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May 11, 2023 | International Edition

Sullivan & Cromwell Lands Restructuring Partner in Hong Kong From Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland's restructuring partner Jacqueline Tang will become Sullivan's fourth partner in Hong Kong.

By Brian Yap

2 minute read

May 11, 2023 | International Edition

Luthra and Luthra's Founder Rajiv Luthra Passes Away Suddenly, Aged 66

The death of Luthra, one of India's most revered lawyers, is described by the firm as 'untimely'.

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2 minute read

May 10, 2023 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie and Withers Eye Big Mandates From Global PE Firms' Newly Established Real Estate Teams in Japan

Attracted by high yield spreads with Japan's low interest rates, many global private equity funds are building out their teams to incorporate real estate into their strategy. 

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4 minute read

May 10, 2023 | International Edition

Japanese Law Firm to Join Forces With Drew & Napier to File Credit Suisse Bond Arbitration Against Swiss Government

Masuda & Partners Law Office and Drew & Napier are aiming to file an arbitration case against the Swiss government at the start of the third quarter of this year. 

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3 minute read

May 08, 2023 | International Edition

Senior Samsung Counsel Returns to Yoon & Yang as Seoul Partner

Big Six South Korean firm Yoon & Yang has hired U.S.-qualified M&A lawyer Irene Kim in Seoul from Korean memory chip and smartphone maker Samsung Electronics, where she was most recently the principal legal counsel.

By Brian Yap

2 minute read

May 02, 2023 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Makes Double Partner Hire From Baker McKenzie Singapore 

Allen & Overy has boosted its corporate practice in Asia with the hire of equity capital markets lawyer Kenny Kwan and public mergers and acquisitions lawyer Caryn Ng as partners in Singapore.

By Brian Yap

3 minute read

May 02, 2023 | International Edition

Harneys Appoints its First Hong Kong Office Head 

Harneys has appointed Paul Sephton, its corporate, banking and finance partner, as the firm's first Hong Kong managing partner.

By Brian Yap

2 minute read

May 02, 2023 | International Edition

Three Firms Take Lead Roles on $5.9BN Japan-US Pharma Takeover

The takeover marks the second-largest overseas acquisition by a Japanese pharmaceutical company in the past five years.

By Brian Yap

2 minute read

May 01, 2023 | International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Hires Latham Energy Partner David Blumental in Hong Kong

The appointment bolsters Simmons' cross-border capability and will help it further develop its energy, natural resources and infrastructure practice in the Asia Pacific and Greater China, the firm said. 

By Brian Yap

2 minute read