We are delighted to introduce the fourth edition of the Impact Lawyers Journal, crafted by the dedicated members of GAIL Asia Pacific. This publication serves as a platform for impact lawyers to exchange insights and expertise, with a special emphasis on topics relevant to the Asia Pacific region.

Explore the latest edition of the APAC Impact Lawyers Journal, featuring key developments and emerging trends shaping the practice of impact law across the Asia Pacific region. In this issue, our focus turns to Japan, featuring insightful articles from GAIL APAC Regional Board members Takahisa Watanabe and Sotaro Hotta. Takahisa explores the dynamic growth of Japan’s impact practices in “Japan’s Impact Practices Advancing through Public-Private Partnerships,” uncovering the unique collaboration between government and private sectors in advancing impact investment and social innovation. In “Legal Issues in the Use of Blended Finance in Japan,” Sotaro and Takahisa tackle the legal intricacies of blended finance, proposing strategies to broaden its adoption in impact finance. Complementing these lead articles, regional updates include contributions from Elsa Chen, Alyssa Tjioe, Joseph Chun on Singapore, and Giana Lin on China. Join us in this vibrant exchange of ideas and expertise, and consider contributing to future editions by contacting us at journal@gailnet.org.