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].
May 01, 2023 | International Edition
Squire Patton Boggs Adds K&L Gates Energy Partner In SingaporeLian Yok Tan, who is qualified in four different jurisdictions, including the U.K. and Singapore, has 30 years of experience.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
April 27, 2023 | International Edition
Herbert Smith, Thomson Geer Act On Kirin's $1.2B Takeover of Australia's BlackmoresThe deal marks the gradual revival of Japan's overseas investments after experiencing a slump last year.
By Brian Yap | Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 26, 2023 | International Edition
China's DeHeng Breaks Into South Korea With Seoul Office LaunchDeHeng's Seoul office, its ninth international outfit, will be headed by Korean-speaking partner Cuiying Zhu, who specializes in cross-border investment and finance, as well as dispute resolution.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
April 25, 2023 | International Edition
Credit Suisse Bond Investors in Asia Face an Uphill Battle in Recouping LossesAt least 80 Credit Suisse investors in Singapore are in talks to sue the Swiss government over its decision to write down $17 billion of Credit Suisse Additional Tier-1 bonds. Lawyers in Japan are also considering filing lawsuits to recoup investor losses from the sale of the bonds.
By Jessica Seah | Brian Yap
7 minute read
April 24, 2023 | International Edition
Shin & Kim Expands in Southeast Asia with an Office Launch In SingaporeShin & Kim's new Singapore outfit marks the Big Six South Korean law firm's fifth overseas office.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
April 21, 2023 | International Edition
Sheppard Mullin Hires Doosan Corp's GC as Co-Managing Partner for SeoulJohneth Park, the general counsel of Seoul-based Doosan Corp and chief legal officer of its Connecticut-based affiliate HyAxiom Inc, has rejoined Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton in Seoul.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
April 18, 2023 | International Edition
Milbank, Trilegal, JSA and AZB Act on Largest Healthcare PE Deal in IndiaMilbank, Trilegal, J.Sagar Associates and AZB & Partners are advising on Singaporean sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holding's $2 billion acquisition of an additional 41% stake in India's Manipal Health Enterprises.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
April 18, 2023 | International Edition
Milbank, Trilegal, JSA and AZB Act on Largest Healthcare PE Deal in IndiaMilbank, Trilegal, J.Sagar Associates and AZB & Partners are advising on Singaporean sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holding's $2 billion acquisition of an additional 41% stake in India's Manipal Health Enterprises.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
April 17, 2023 | International Edition
2 Nordic Firms Act On Sega's $776M Takeover of Angry Birds CreatorThe buyout comes less than two weeks after Japan's restaurant chain operator Toridoll Holdings Corp. acquired U.K.-based restaurant operator Fulham Shore for $117 million.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
April 17, 2023 | International Edition
Watson Farley Opens in Japan With White & Case TeamThe opening of the Tokyo office comes less than two months after the UK firm launched an office in South Korea.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
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