Jessica Seah

Jessica Seah is Law.com International's Asia Editor. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, legal tech, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].

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June 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Letter From Asia: The Americans Are Leaving China in Droves, but Will It Level the Playing Field?

The risks inherent to running a legal business in China now far outweigh China's appeal. But over the past 18 months, no U.K. law firms have exited China, nor have they closed any offices on the mainland.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

March 31, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Letter from Asia: In Singapore, The Americans Have a Brand Issue

American law firm brands have not penetrated the Southeast Asian market in the same way that American consumerism has. It's a brand issue. And it's also a commitment issue, writes Law.com International Asia Editor Jessica Seah in this bimonthly column.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

March 10, 2024 | International Edition

Dechert Scales Down Hong Kong Corporate Offering, Partner and Associates to Leave

Partner Stephen Chan is leaving along with three other lawyers.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

March 07, 2024 | International Edition

Glass Ceiling? Another Generation of Women Rises to Lead Global Law Firms in Asia

In Asia, women have led some of the world's largest and most formidable law firms for decades. To mark International Women's Day, we talked with some of the region's current crop of women law firm leaders.

By Jessica Seah

11 minute read

February 06, 2024 | International Edition

$14B Japan-US Steel Deal Embroiled in Election-Year Presidential Politics

Lawyers say the deal has become a tool to gain political clout and will unlikely impact Japan-U.S. trade going forward.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

December 21, 2023 | International Edition

Akin Winds Down Beijing Office

Akin will continue to practice in Hong Kong and Singapore, its two other offices in Asia.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

November 29, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Is Singapore the Answer to US Law Firms' Woes in Asia?

Singapore, widely considered a gateway to Southeast Asia, has become a beacon for global advisers and investors over the past few years. But it's not that simple.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read