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].
May 11, 2023 | International Edition
Sullivan & Cromwell Lands Restructuring Partner in Hong Kong From Kirkland & EllisKirkland'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 66The death of Luthra, one of India's most revered lawyers, is described by the firm as 'untimely'.
By Brian Yap
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 JapanAttracted 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.
By Brian Yap
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 GovernmentMasuda & 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.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
May 08, 2023 | International Edition
Senior Samsung Counsel Returns to Yoon & Yang as Seoul PartnerBig 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 SingaporeAllen & 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 HeadHarneys 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 TakeoverThe 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 KongThe 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
May 01, 2023 | International Edition
Japan Begins to Crawl Out of Outbound M&A Drought, With Hong Kong Hosting Its Largest Share Sale in 2023 and Indonesia Continuing Its Active IPO StreakAn Asia Deal Digest
By Brian Yap
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