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].
September 18, 2022 | International Edition
In-House Lawyers in Japan Are Being Taken Seriously. And Their Numbers Have Soared.The increased value placed on in-house legal departments in Japan has been propelled by heightened awareness of legal and governance risks to international businesses, triggered by violations of overseas compliance regulations that have led to charges of accounting fraud and falsification of data.
By Brian Yap
4 minute read
September 15, 2022 | International Edition
Deacons Hires Former Bryan Cave Partner for Hong Kong Corporate PracticeBryan Cave partner, Mark Stevens, moves over to Hong Kong firm Deacons.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
September 14, 2022 | International Edition
Nishimura, Khaitan, TMI Associates and Torys Advise on Bain Capital's $3B Acquisition of Olympus' Microscope ArmThe sale comes as Olympus pivots its business to focus solely on medical technology.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
September 06, 2022 | International Edition
Addleshaw Goddard Hong Kong Head of Disputes Finds New Home at Baker McKenzieRonald Sum joins Baker & McKenzie with a team of two associates as Addleshaw Goddard finalizes Hong Kong closure.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
September 02, 2022 | International Edition
Japanese 'Big Four' Law Firm Launches in LondonThe move by Anderson Mori comes two years after its key Japanese rival, Nishimura & Asahi, snubbed London to launch in Germany.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
September 01, 2022 | International Edition
Major Japanese Firms Advise on Theme Park BuyoutAs part of the deal, Japan's iconic Huis Ten Bosch theme park is being acquired by a Hong Kong-based private equity firm.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
August 08, 2022 | International Edition
Prompted by COVID, Conflict-Averse Japan Turns to ArbitrationTraditionally, international arbitration has not been a popular method of dispute resolution among Japanese companies. But it has now come to account for a larger share of revenue for law firms in Japan, with some saying the increase has been dramatic.
By Brian Yap
5 minute read
July 11, 2022 | International Edition
Japan's Legal Industry Condemns Abe Assassination, Vows to 'Eradicate' Gun CrimeLawyers are paying tribute to the late former Prime Minister whose death on Friday shocked the world.
By Brian Yap
3 minute read
June 15, 2022 | International Edition
White & Case Energy Partner Jumps to Top Japanese FirmThis marks the first lateral hire of a partner for the top Japanese firm's Tokyo office this year.
By Brian Yap
2 minute read
May 30, 2022 | International Edition
Japan's Top Firms: Will Japan's 'Big 4' Become the Big 5?TMI Associates is taking steps to compete with Japan's titans of big law, including expanding its lawyer head count, opening overseas offices and expanding its M&A practice.
By Brian Yap
6 minute read
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