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].
October 20, 2022 | International Edition
Mori Hamada Breaks into Indonesia with Domestic Firm AllianceBig 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.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
October 14, 2022 | International Edition
Han Kun Hires Shanghai Partners After Deloitte Legal's China ClosureHan Kun Law Offices has hired two Shanghai partners from the defunct China legal practice of Big Four accountancy Deloitte.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
October 13, 2022 | International Edition
Japanese Firms City-Yuwa and Soga Law Merge to Expand China OfferingCity-Yuwa Partners has expanded the firm's China practice and overseas listing service offering by merging with boutique China-focused Soga Law Office.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
October 11, 2022 | International Edition
White & Case and Norton Rose on Tokyo Gas' $2.15 billion LNG Portfolio SaleWhite & 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.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
October 06, 2022 | International Edition
Mori Hamada and Simpson Thacher Advise on Japan's Largest IPOTwo Big Four Japanese firms and two U.S. firms are advising on Socionext Inc's $461 million IPO.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
October 04, 2022 | International Edition
Withers Hires Corporate Partner in Tokyo; Launches Tokyo-Based M&A TeamThe 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.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
October 04, 2022 | International Edition
Nagashima Ohno Hires First Singapore-Qualified Disputes Partner for Southeast AsiaJustin Ee joins Big Four Japanese firm Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu as its first Singapore-qualified contentious practice partner.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
October 03, 2022 | International Edition
Kirkland and White & Case Advise on Asia Innovations' $2.5B SPAC MergerThe combination represents the largest consumer internet SPAC merger announced in 2022.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
September 22, 2022 | International Edition
Top US, UK and China Law Firms Take on Hong Kong's Largest IPO of 2022The IPO expects to raise $784 million.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
September 18, 2022 | International Edition
Reed Smith Boosts Disputes Practice with Another Arbitration Partner Hire in AsiaReed Smith has hired another arbitration partner in the region. Zeldar Wang joins the firm from Ince.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
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