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Here you will find all the latest information for Asia Pacific Region. This includes upcoming events, news and insights.
Asia Pacific Insights and Events
The 2025 GAIL Summit in Mexico City – Save the Date!
Join leading legal professionals from around the world at GAIL Summit 2025, held at the prestigious Universidad Iberoamericana in Santa Fe, Mexico City.
The Growth and Formalisation of Impact Investing in Asia
Find out more about growth and formalisation of Impact Investing in Aisa in the Compass Series which explores the forces propelling impact investing’s growth in Asia.
CHARITIES & TAX: Examining the Foundations of How and Why We Empower Charities to Have Positive Impact
A New Report by Parry Field Lawyers The Future of Charities in Aotearoa: Funding, Taxation, and Sustainability The new report by GAIL APAC Member Steven Moe & Craig Fisher from Parry Field Lawyers looks at how charities play a crucial role in society, acting as a safety net for those in need and contributing to…
State of Social Procurement:
The World Economic Forum’s latest report sheds light on a growing challenge in global supply chains: the rise of social issues.
GAIL Asia Pacific presents Issue 4 of the Impact Lawyers Journal
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.
Morgan Lewis Event – Impact Investing: Tales from the Front Line
Morgan Lewis is holding a series of impact investing events in 2025 called “Tales from the Front Lines” event of 2025. This also marks their first event in Asia.

Sotaro Hotta
Chair, Asia Pacific
Associate, Nishimura & Asahi
Japan
Sotaro is currently a corporate lawyer specializing in cross-border M&A and finance at Nishimura & Asahi in London, UK. With the firm’s headquarters in Tokyo, he primarily provides legal services to Japanese clients. His expertise spans a wide range of corporate law, including: (a) social impact business, (b) impact finance, (c) asset management, (d) fund business, including offshore funds, (e) financial regulatory matters, (f) real estate finance and securitization, (g) global securities offerings, and (h) general corporate matters. Sotaro’s strengths lie in his detailed analysis of complex issues and his ability to promptly deliver optimal solutions. He has a strong interest in social impact business, particularly from a financial law perspective, and is passionate about sharing the knowledge and insights of impact law in the UK with countries across Asia.

Dr. Ammara Farooq Malik
Founding Principal Attorney, AFMalik Law- Attorneys & International Development Consultants
Pakistan

Amal Farooq Malik
Editorial Board Member & Global Youth Council Member, Seplaa Group Inc/ Seplaa Global Impact Network
Pakistan

Pratik Bakshi
Counsel, BTG Advaya
India

Jon Cheung
Partner, Prolegis Lawyers
Australia

Giana Lin
Partner, Fuguan Law
China

Michael Ryland
Director, Centre for Social Finance Law
Australia

Brian Tang
Founding Executive Director, LITE Lab at Hong Kong University
Hong Kong

Tze-Wei Ng
Associate, Stephenson Harwood
Hong Kong

Takahisa Watanabe
Senior Associate, Nishimura & Asahi
Japan

Vivien Teu
Partner and Head of Asset Management & ESG, Dentons Hong Kong LLP
Hong Kong