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Brian Yap

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].

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November 14, 2022 | International Edition

Nishimura & Asahi Advises on Sale of Sogo & Seibu Department Stores to Fortress Investment

U.S. private equity firms have been active in snatching up assets in Japan in recent years. 

By Brian Yap

2 minute read

November 13, 2022 | International Edition

How Korea's Kim & Chang Is Leaving Asian Competitors in the Dust

Nearly 50 years ago, the firm adopted a Western legal services model and that has continued.

By Brian Yap

5 minute read

November 11, 2022 | International Edition

Mishcon's Hong Kong Associate Firm Adds Two Lawyers To Ranks

A Hong Kong veteran litigator has ceased his own practice to join Karas. 

By Brian Yap

2 minute read

November 08, 2022 | International Edition

Japanese Law Firms Expand in London, Offering Japan-Bound Fintech Advisory Work

The move comes after the Japanese government launched a program in 2020 encouraging fintech startups to establish a physical presence in Japan.

By Brian Yap

4 minute read

November 03, 2022 | International Edition

Kim & Chang Launches Second Office in Vietnam

Big Six Korean law firm, Kim & Chang, is launching its second Vietnamese office in Hanoi.

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3 minute read

November 02, 2022 | International Edition

Shihui Partners Adds Beijing IP Team of 30 including King & Wood Partner

Shihui Partners has hired a team of over 30 intellectual property practitioners, including patent lawyers, and patent agents and process managers.

By Brian Yap

2 minute read

November 01, 2022 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Appoints New Asia Pacific Chair

Shih Yann Loo, a senior partner in Baker McKenzie Hong Kong's intellectual property group, has been appointed as the firm's Asia Pacific chair.

By Brian Yap

2 minute read

October 27, 2022 | International Edition

Japanese Firm Nozomi Sogo Brings on First Ever Foreign Partner

Nozomi Sogo Attorneys At Law has hired the president of European Business Council in Japan as the Tokyo-based firm's first foreign partner.

By Brian Yap

2 minute read

October 27, 2022 | International Edition

Dechert Replaces Hong Kong Head 10 Months After Predecessor Left

David Cho, former head of Dechert's Hong Kong office and Asia co-managing partner, left the firm in January.

By Brian Yap

2 minute read

October 26, 2022 | International Edition

Hong Kong Legal Walk Makes Its Debut, Raising Money for Charities

The event has attracted the participation of more than 30 local and international law firms and five barristers' chambers in the city, including Allen & Overy, Davis Polk and Morrison & Foerster.

By Brian Yap

3 minute read