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].
January 08, 2023 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Strengthens Asia Employment Practice with Partner Hire From Herbert Smith Hong KongThe firm's latest hire takes Baker's employment practice team to 11 lawyers in Hong Kong.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
January 05, 2023 | International Edition
Mori Hamada Launches New Indonesian Office With Local AllianceBig Four Japanese firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has officially launched an office in Jakarta via an alliance with local firm ATD Law.
By Jessica Seah | Brian Yap
3 minute read
December 23, 2022 | International Edition
TMI Associates Crowned Japan's Second Largest Law Firm by HeadcountThe firm soared to the second spot from the fourth place last year, overtaking three Big Four law firms by headcount.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
December 22, 2022 | International Edition
Heavyweight US Quartet Acts On China Fashion Giant Lanvin's $1B Merger, NYSE ListingFosun International-backed Lanvin Group raised over $150 million via an NYSE listing following its de-SPAC merger.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
December 20, 2022 | International Edition
Gibson Dunn Advises on APAC's Largest Direct Lending Fund FormationThe deal marks one of Asia's largest private debt funds.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
December 19, 2022 | International Edition
Law Firms Prepare for Southeast Asia Boost to Hong Kong IPO PipelinePartners at UK and US law firms in the city say they have been talking to potential Southeast Asian issuers.
By Brian Yap
4 minute read
December 18, 2022 | International Edition
Cooley Adds Corporate Partner in China From Morrison & ForesterThe latest lateral hire boosts Cooley's partner count in Shanghai to four.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
December 15, 2022 | International Edition
Global Law Firms in Tokyo Take On More Advisory Work as Japanese Multinationals Grapple With Overseas Risk and Compliance IssuesMany traditional Japanese enterprises have been struggling to cope with complex global regulatory regimes and avoid global transaction failures.
By Brian Yap
5 minute read
December 14, 2022 | International Edition
Goodwin, Cleary Take On Takeda's $6B Takeover of US Psoriasis Drug MakerThis is one of the largest acquisition deals struck by Takeda since 2018.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
December 07, 2022 | International Edition
Top Law Firms Take On First Vietnamese IPO in USThe initial public offering could be priced at $2 billion, making it the biggest public listing by a Vietnamese company since 2018.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
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