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With a requirement to keep pace with a changing regulatory regime across the wide remit of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, John Yoo is senior counsel at Shire Pharmaceuticals and leads the legal support to the multinational pharmaceutical company. A nominating source praises Yoo’s ‘very high level of commerciality’ that he demonstrates as he handles matters involving these various jurisdictions. Fuelled by the increasing consumer demand, investments in the healthcare industry continue to grow, and with it comes rapid evolution and transformation in the sector. John and his team are at the forefront of the latest developments – particularly in technology and innovation – and often proactively comes up with new ideas to help the company stay ahead in this competitive space. Its ability to combine industry knowledge with dynamic regulatory changes across the different countries sets them apart from their peers. Yoo, in particular, has excellent technical knowledge and is well-versed across a broad range of practice areas, including regulatory, corporate and tax matters. He is able to leverage his vast expertise and position his advice from a commercially-oriented and pragmatic perspective.