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].
March 22, 2023 | International Edition
Cooley Makes Triple Office Head AppointmentsCooley has made triple managing partner appointments for its Greater China practice, marking the creation of office head positions for its Hong Kong and Beijing operations.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
March 20, 2023 | International Edition
Japanese Law Firms are Rapidly Moving Into Global MarketsThe reasoning behind the expansions, and what the firms plan to do with their new offices, varies considerably by region.
By Brian Yap
6 minute read
March 17, 2023 | International Edition
Mori Hamada Hires Japan's Securities Watchdog Chairman as Special CounselBig Four Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has added criminal case and investigation expert, Mitsuhiro Hasegawa, as special counsel.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
March 15, 2023 | International Edition
Mori Hamada Firms Up Plans for New York LaunchMori Hamada & Matsumoto has firmed up its plans for its New York launch.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
March 08, 2023 | International Edition
Sullivan & Cromwell, Simpson Thacher Act on Japan Post's $9B Share SaleSullivan & Cromwell and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett together with two Big Four Japanese law firms are advising Japan Post on its $9 billion sale of shares in its subsidiary, Japan Post Bank.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
March 07, 2023 | International Edition
Large Japanese Firm Launches in ParisThe new office is the Tokyo-based firm's 11th overseas office.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
March 07, 2023 | International Edition
Deacons Hires PIMCO's Senior Legal Counsel as Partner in Hong KongRegulatory lawyer Isabella Wong re-joins Deacons after a one-year stint at the global asset manager.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
March 06, 2023 | International Edition
Mori Hamada to Break into the U.S. with New York Office LaunchBig Four Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is set to launch an office in New York, which will mark its first overseas office outside Asia.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
February 28, 2023 | International Edition
Loyens & Loeff Pulls Out Of SingaporeThe firm concluded it is no longer essential to maintain a physical office in Singapore but said would fly out on a regular basis to meet with clients.
By Jessica Seah | Brian Yap
2 minute read
February 24, 2023 | International Edition
A&O and Freshfields Act On $1B Hong Kong IPOAllen & Overy and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, together with Chinese firms Fangda Partners and Commerce & Finance Law Offices, are advising Chinese lithium battery manufacturer REPT BATTERO Energy Co's $1 billion IPO in Hong Kong.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
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