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].
November 24, 2023 | International Edition
Yulchon Expands Disputes Practice with Two Prosecutor Hires in SeoulThe double hire comes just months after Yulchon announced the appointment of international arbitration lawyer and co-founder of Seoul practice KL Partners, Eun Nyung Lee.
By Brian Yap
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November 23, 2023 | International Edition
Skadden, McDermott and Slaughter and May Act On Coca-Cola's $1.8B Philippine SaleSkadden and Slaughter and May are advising the buyers.
By Brian Yap
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November 22, 2023 | International Edition
Singapore Firm Bayfront Law Lands Drew & Napier's Disputes DirectorParas Lalwani joins Bayfront as head of its international arbitration practice.
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November 22, 2023 | International Edition
White & Case, Herbert Smith Freehills Land Key Roles in Chinese Miner's $1.87B Botswana AcquisitionHerbert Smith Freehills advised the buyer while White & Case assisted the seller.
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November 22, 2023 | International Edition
Miura & Partners Announces Fourth International Office Launch This YearThe firm's plans to open in Vietnam follows its opening of three other international offices in San Francisco, Jakarta and London in recent months.
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November 20, 2023 | International Edition
White & Case, Shearman & Sterling Engaged on $1.78B Japanese BuyoutJapanese law firms Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Anderson Mori & Tomotsune are also advising on the deal.
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November 19, 2023 | International Edition
Kim & Chang Adds Former K&L Gates Korea Head in SeoulEric Yoon was succeeded by Tyler Won, a partner in the firm's intellectual property, international trade and antitrust practice groups, as South Korea head earlier this year.
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November 16, 2023 | International Edition
Withers' Tokyo Partner Lands Deputy GC Role at PAGLast year, PAG appointed former Jones Day, Sidley Austin and Morgan Lewis & Bockius partner, Gregory Salathé, as its general counsel.
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November 14, 2023 | International Edition
K&L Gates Loses IP Partner in TokyoMitsuhiro Imamura now manages a patent office called MIM Intellectual Property Office in Tokyo.
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November 13, 2023 | International Edition
Norton Rose Replenishes Singapore Disputes Practice with Hogan Lovells PartnerIn June, Norton Rose lost its Singapore international arbitration partner Andrew Battisson to Linklaters.
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