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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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October 20, 2022 | International Edition

Mori Hamada Breaks into Indonesia with Domestic Firm Alliance

Big Four Japanese firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has entered into a strategic business alliance with Indonesian law firm ATD Law, paving the way for the planned opening of its first office in Indonesia at the beginning of next year.

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October 14, 2022 | International Edition

Han Kun Hires Shanghai Partners After Deloitte Legal's China Closure

Han Kun Law Offices has hired two Shanghai partners from the defunct China legal practice of Big Four accountancy Deloitte.

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October 13, 2022 | International Edition

Japanese Firms City-Yuwa and Soga Law Merge to Expand China Offering

City-Yuwa Partners has expanded the firm's China practice and overseas listing service offering by merging with boutique China-focused Soga Law Office.

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October 11, 2022 | International Edition

White & Case and Norton Rose on Tokyo Gas' $2.15 billion LNG Portfolio Sale

White & Case and Norton Rose Fulbright are advising on Tokyo Gas' sale of four Australian-integrated liquefied natural gas projects to EIG-run MidOcean Energy for $2.15 billion.

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October 06, 2022 | International Edition

Mori Hamada and Simpson Thacher Advise on Japan's Largest IPO

Two Big Four Japanese firms and two U.S. firms are advising on Socionext Inc's $461 million IPO.

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October 04, 2022 | International Edition

Withers Hires Corporate Partner in Tokyo; Launches Tokyo-Based M&A Team

The ability to offer corporate advice out of Tokyo will allow Withers to provide more investment-related advice and also cater to a wider spectrum of clients across Asia, Europe and the U.S., firm business division CEO Jeremy Wakeham said.

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October 04, 2022 | International Edition

Nagashima Ohno Hires First Singapore-Qualified Disputes Partner for Southeast Asia

Justin Ee joins Big Four Japanese firm Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu as its first Singapore-qualified contentious practice partner.

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October 03, 2022 | International Edition

Kirkland and White & Case Advise on Asia Innovations' $2.5B SPAC Merger

The combination represents the largest consumer internet SPAC merger announced in 2022.

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September 22, 2022 | International Edition

Top US, UK and China Law Firms Take on Hong Kong's Largest IPO of 2022

The IPO expects to raise $784 million.

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September 18, 2022 | International Edition

Reed Smith Boosts Disputes Practice with Another Arbitration Partner Hire in Asia

Reed Smith has hired another arbitration partner in the region. Zeldar Wang joins the firm from Ince.

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