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].
May 12, 2022 | International Edition
International Law Firms Look to New Avenues of Growth in JapanMany international law firms in Japan have historically focused on outbound M&A work. COVID-19 changed all that.
By Brian Yap
6 minute read
April 14, 2022 | International Edition
Japan's Largest Law Firms See Soaring Concern Among Japanese Corporates Over Russia's Draft Nationalization LawA draft law that would allow the Russian government to seize foreign assets in the country has sent shockwaves through corporate Japan, and the rapid exit of U.K. and U.S. law firms has caused some of them to scramble to find alternative outside counsel.
By Brian Yap
5 minute read
Trending Stories
- 1Infant Formula Judge Sanctions Kirkland's Jim Hurst: 'Overtly Crossed the Lines'
- 2Mass. Judge Declares Mistrial in Talc Trial: 'Court Can't Accommodate This Case'
- 3Preparing Your Law Firm for 2025: Smart Ways to Embrace AI & Other Technologies
- 4It's Time Law Firms Were Upfront About Who Their Salaried Partners Are
- 5Greenberg Traurig Initiates String of Suits Following JPMorgan Chase's 'Infinite Money Glitch'
More from ALM
- Morgan & Morgan Class Action Attorneys Detail Pathway to Success Within Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice 1 minute read
- Holwell Shuster & Goldberg Partners Leverage 'Hostile' Witnesses to Secure $101 Million Verdict Against Walmart 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Mike Andolina, Partner, White & Case 1 minute read