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 12, 2023 | International Edition
China's DeHeng Law Offices Add Paul Hastings Partner in Hong KongIn recent years, several top Chinese law firms have made concerted efforts to add partners from international law firms to their Greater China offices.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
December 11, 2023 | International Edition
Khaitan Launches Office with New Hire, Dentons, Rajah & Tann Add LitigatorsKhaitan & Co launches in Ahmedabad with CAM hire. Litigators join Dentons Rodyk and Rajah & Tann in Singapore.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
December 10, 2023 | International Edition
China's Tahota Law Firm Grows with Laos Office LaunchThe firm intends to continue its expansion overseas.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
December 07, 2023 | International Edition
Shook Lin & Bok Takes Four Lawyers from Withers in SingaporeKenneth Szeto moves over with senior associate John Tan joining the partnership.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
December 05, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters Names Singapore Partner as India HeadVarious law firms are attempting to service India-related work from Singapore as they seek to win work in the world's fifth-largest economy.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
December 03, 2023 | International Edition
Nishimura & Asahi Expands Cross-Border Corporate Offering With Foreign Partner HireIt comes less than two months after the firm added Watson Farley & Williams' Thai corporate practice head in Bangkok.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
December 03, 2023 | International Edition
Dentons Lee's Head of International Arbitration Departs for Korean Firm LinLance Lee is set to join the Seoul-based law firm as head of its international arbitration and mediation team.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
December 01, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters' China Joint Operation Firm MP Joins Haiwen & Partners' Corporate BenchHaiwen has been actively deepening its rank of senior lawyers with international backgrounds in recent months.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
November 30, 2023 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Korea Joint Venture Firm Lands Lee & Ko's Disputes Head in SeoulThis marks the first partner hire by Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm, which was officially launched in November this year.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
November 27, 2023 | International Edition
Global Firms in Japan Rev Up Hiring to Fill Roles and Add PracticesWarnings of an economic recession late last year prompted many firms to impose a hiring freeze, and overseas offices struggled to get headquarter approval for new hires until the third quarter of this year, according to senior recruiters in Tokyo.
By Brian Yap
5 minute read
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