U.S. law firm White & Case has launched its disputes practice in Tokyo with the addition of Shinsuke Yakura, the former head of Orrick’s office in the Japanese capital, as a partner.

As remote working arrangements reshape office interactions and expectations, law firm leaders are thinking up innovative ways to mentor junior lawyers, thereby ensuring engagement and retention.

Withers has continued growing its real estate practice in Tokyo with the hire of partner Toshi Tsuchiya and his team from Orrick.

Asian Legal Business’ inaugural CSR list, apart from spotlighting 10 law firms in Asia doing notable work in that sphere, also highlights how important CSR is becoming to the legal industry in the region. By Ranajit Dam