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].
July 06, 2023 | International Edition
Former Clifford Chance, K&L Gates Lawyers Launch Own Practice in TokyoAquaxis currently has five partners, including former Clifford Chance and K&L Gates lawyers, Atsushi Yamashita, Naoki Watanabe and Ayuko Nemoto.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
July 05, 2023 | International Edition
Trowers & Hamlins Prepares Singapore Office LaunchThe application for the FLP license will go hand-in-hand with a proposed collaboration with domestic Singapore firm Braddell Brothers, a two-partner practice that focuses on dispute resolution.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
July 04, 2023 | International Edition
Haiwen & Partners Takes Greater China Partner Trio from HSFAll three lawyers have spent more than a decade at Herbert Smith Freehills.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
July 03, 2023 | International Edition
White & Case, Nishimura & Asahi Take on Nintendo Family Office's $654M Takeover BidUnsolicited takeover bids, once rare and hardly achievable in Japan, have been on the rise in recent years due to a greater focus on shareholder value.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
July 03, 2023 | International Edition
Law Firms in Indonesia Pivot to Stave Off Tech Venture Capital SlumpHealth care, life sciences, nickel mining and telecommunications are sectors that lawyers are focusing on now.
By Brian Yap
5 minute read
July 02, 2023 | International Edition
Yulchon Hires SK Biopharmaceuticals General Counsel as Dispute Resolution PartnerChae, who has held several senior in-house roles in Korea's healthcare and medical tech industries, will be handling various issues related to internal investigations, customs, whistleblowing and rebates in the healthcare and medtech industry, the firm said.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
June 30, 2023 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Names New Greater China Managing PartnerTracy Wut succeeds tax partner Steven Sieker, who will be moving on to become the firm's chief executive, overseeing its offices and businesses in Mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
June 29, 2023 | International Edition
AZB & Partners Launches in Chennai with Team Hire from JSASivanandh joins AZB as a senior partner to lead the new office along with a team of seven associates from JSA in the corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity practices.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
June 28, 2023 | International Edition
Shihui Partners Lands Dentons Dispute Resolution Partner in BeijingThe lateral hire comes as Shihui Partners has been expanding its firmwide head count by adding partners from law firms such as King & Wood Mallesons.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
June 28, 2023 | International Edition
Davis Polk, Top Japanese Firms Act on JIC's $6.4B Semiconductor Sector AcquisitionDavis Polk & Wardwell, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, are advising on government-backed fund Japan Investment Corporation's (JIC)
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
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