Of Counsel, (UAE)
Brent Yap Hon Yean
Brent Yap is the co-founder of VIKNESH & YAP, a leading Malaysian law firm with international reach across Asia and the Middle East. With almost two decades of experience in corporate and commercial law, he specialises in complex cross-border transactions, M&A, regulatory compliance, and corporate structuring.
He is certified in Chinese Law by SWUPL, where he also serves as a Fellow Researcher, and is well-versed in Islamic Finance, enabling him to advise on Shariah-compliant investments. Brent expanded his practice to the UAE in 2021, where he advises Gulf-based entities on investments into Malaysia and Greater China.
He is certified in Chinese Law by SWUPL, where he also serves as a Fellow Researcher, and is well-versed in Islamic Finance, enabling him to advise on Shariah-compliant investments. Brent expanded his practice to the UAE in 2021, where he advises Gulf-based entities on investments into Malaysia and Greater China.
Biography
➤ Cross-border M&A and international corporate structuring
➤ Legal advisory on Chinese, ASEAN, and Shariah-compliant frameworks
➤ Advisor to Malaysian Business Council-UAE, MIECA, and TEEAM
➤ Regular speaker on trade, compliance, and regional legal integration
➤ Legal advisory on Chinese, ASEAN, and Shariah-compliant frameworks
➤ Advisor to Malaysian Business Council-UAE, MIECA, and TEEAM
➤ Regular speaker on trade, compliance, and regional legal integration
Core Areas of Specialisation:
His ability to bridge legal systems across Asia and the Middle East makes him a trusted advisor to businesses pursuing cross-regional growth.