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].
December 05, 2022 | International Edition
DLA Piper Adds Second HK Banking Lawyer From Linklaters This YearThis is also the third partner-level hire for the firm's Asia Finance, projects and restructuring practice in Hong Kong.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
December 05, 2022 | International Edition
Japanese Legal Tech Firm Launches in USSoftbank-backed LegalOn aims to take its AI-run contract review services global with its U.S. debut.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
December 01, 2022 | International Edition
Han Kun Bolsters Capabilities in Hong Kong Via Merger With Local FirmThe Beijing-based firm currently has 22 lawyers on the ground in Hong Kong, including seven partners.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
November 30, 2022 | International Edition
Ashurst Adds Ex-Addleshaw Goddard Partner To Hong Kong Restructuring TeamThe addition is the latest in a flurry of hires by Ashurst in Asia, and comes after Addleshaws shut its Hong Kong office earlier in 2022.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
November 29, 2022 | International Edition
Hong Kong Government Asks Beijing to Rule on Use of Foreign Lawyers in National Security CasesThis would be the sixth time Beijing makes a legislative interpretation since the city's handover in 1997.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
November 29, 2022 | International Edition
Ashurst Launches in Korea Via Joint VentureThis is the first joint venture between a foreign law firm and a Korean law firm since Korea liberalised its legal market in 2011.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
November 22, 2022 | International Edition
Withers Hires Dentons' Private Funds Head in Hong KongThe new hire comes less than two months after TMI Associates' partner Kazumitsu Goto joined Withers' Tokyo office.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
November 18, 2022 | International Edition
Kennedys Replaces APAC Aviation Head as Incumbent Moves In-HouseThe new hire will work alongside new partner Tristan Thompson, who joined the firm's Singapore office in September from DLA Piper.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
November 16, 2022 | International Edition
Tilleke & Gibbins Adds New M&A partner from YKVN in VietnamThis is Tilleke & Gibbins' second partner hire this year after the arrival of Bangkok-based tax partner, Auaychai Sukawong.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
November 15, 2022 | International Edition
The Big Four's China Law Partners Find New HomesWhere have all the Big Four's China partners gone?
By Jessica Seah | Brian Yap
4 minute read
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