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].

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October 30, 2023 | International Edition

Global Law Firms Land Key Roles in Korea's Largest IPO in 2023, Bain Capital's First Vietnam Investment

Paul Hastings has secured a role in two of Korea's largest IPOs since 2022, with Clifford Chance and Allens advising Bain Capital on its foray into Vietnam.

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October 26, 2023 | International Edition

A&O, Clifford Chance Advise Stellantis on Its 20% Stake in China E-Vehicle Maker for $1B

This marks the second stake acquisition of a Chinese electric vehicle maker by a foreign automobile manufacturer in three months.

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October 25, 2023 | International Edition

Mourant Set To Launch In Singapore with Funds Partner Hire from Maples

The Singapore office will start off with an initial team of five staff members consisting of associates and paralegals with Craig Luton being the first partner on the ground.

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October 23, 2023 | International Edition

King & Spalding Loses Energy Partner to Herbert Smith Freehills in Tokyo

The firm's latest lateral hire in Tokyo comes on the heels of the addition of King & Spalding's project finance partner Anthony Patten to its Singapore office in September.

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October 22, 2023 | International Edition

As Demand Declines, Competition Among Korea's Top Law Firms Rises to Unprecedented Levels

Driven by regulatory changes and economic uncertainty, Korea's elite firms are vying for talent and mandates.

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October 19, 2023 | International Edition

Nishimura & Asahi Adds Watson Farley Thailand Corporate Head In Bangkok

The Tokyo-based firm has also recently launched its new foreign law joint enterprise structure, which legally allows the firm to have foreign-qualified lawyers in Japan as equity partners with management rights.

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October 18, 2023 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills to Shutter Second Asian Office in 12 Months

The firm announced the closure of its Seoul office in April.

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October 18, 2023 | International Edition

Sidley Austin, Maples Land Roles In Country Garden's $17B Offshore Debt Restructuring

The distressed Chinese private property developer has been battling about $190 billion in total liabilities, coupled with nearly $11 billion in offshore debt and $6 billion in offshore loans.

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