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].
February 21, 2023 | International Edition
Luthra & Luthra Hires TMT partner from EY IndiaLuthra & Luthra has expanded its current four-member TMT practice with the hire of EY's India's regulatory advisory director, Vikash Kukreti, as a partner.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
February 20, 2023 | International Edition
Kirkland, Skadden, A&O and Latham Among Global Firms Acting on Landmark Asian DealsThe past few weeks have seen the coming together of Global 100 law firms advising on a wave of first-of-its-kind deals led by Asia-based corporations.
By Brian Yap
6 minute read
February 20, 2023 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills to Shut Seoul OfficeAround six members of staff at the office are leaving the firm as a result.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
February 17, 2023 | International Edition
Paul, Weiss and Simpson Thacher Act on $5B Japanese Debt IssuancePaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu are advising MUFG on a $5 billion debt issuance on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
February 16, 2023 | International Edition
Cyril Amarchand Grows TMT Practice With Partner Hire In MumbaiCyril Amarchand Mangaldas has expanded its current two-member TMT practice with the hire of intellectual property and education lawyer Aarushi Jain for its Mumbai office.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
February 15, 2023 | International Edition
Despite Liberalization, Malaysia Remains Unpopular With Major Law FirmsMalaysia has seen barely any growth from international law firms since the Southeast Asian country moved to liberalize a decade ago.
By Brian Yap
6 minute read
February 12, 2023 | International Edition
Chinese Law Firm Hylands Breaks into US MarketBeijing-based law firm Hylands Law Firm has established an office in San Francisco, marking the Chinese firm's international debut.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
February 10, 2023 | International Edition
Cleary, Linklaters and Shin & Kim Act on Korea Development Bank's $2B Singapore Bond OfferingBoth Cleary and Linklaters have track records advising on KDB projects.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
February 08, 2023 | International Edition
Loeb & Loeb and Mori Hamada Take on $1.2 billion U.S.-Japan MergerLoeb & Loeb and Big Four Japanese firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto have acted on Hawaii-based Pono Capital Two's $1.2 billion merger with Tokyo-based SBC Medical Group Holdings.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
February 08, 2023 | International Edition
Loeb & Loeb and Mori Hamada Take on $1.2 billion U.S.-Japan MergerLoeb & Loeb and Big Four Japanese firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto have acted on Hawaii-based Pono Capital Two's $1.2 billion merger with Tokyo-based SBC Medical Group Holdings.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
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