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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March 06, 2012 | Law.com

Paul Hastings, Ropes & Gray Announce Korea Offices

Paul Hastings and Ropes & Gray say they have submitted applications to the Ministry of Justice of Korea to launch offices in Seoul. Paul Hastings Korea practice head Jong Han Kim and partner Daniel Kim will man that firm's new office. At Ropes & Gray, Korea practice chair William Kim and partner David Chun will lead the new office.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

June 25, 2012 | Law.com

The Next King & Wood Mallesons? Don't Hold Your Breath

Think the March blockbuster combination between China's King & Wood and Australia's Mallesons Stephen Jacques portends a coming wave of tie-ups between Chinese and international law firms? Think again. As one top partner of a leading Chinese firm says, "Why should I settle down when I can continue to enjoy the company of 25 suitors?"

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

June 27, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Asia Deal Digest: June 27, 2013

* Simmons & Simmons advises India's ONGC on Mozambique offshore gas buy* Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing turns to CMS Cameron McKenna for a Dutch acquisition* American spicemaker McCormick turns to Baker & McKenzie to break into the Chinese bouillon market

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

October 13, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Asia Deal Digest: October 13, 2011

A trio of Aussie firms powers up for a $28 billion natural gas deal; Vinson & Elkins and Bennett Jones help Sinopec tap Canadian oil; and Baker & McKenzie's Kuala Lumpur affiliate cashes in on the partial sale of a Malaysian bank.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

December 17, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Peak Australia?

Australia has been one of the hottest destinations for international law firms in recent years. But now the economy shows signs of slowing down, raising the prospect that the new arrivals will be fighting for shares of a shrinking pie.

By Jessica Seah

8 minute read

October 29, 2012 | The American Lawyer

British Firms Ponder Korea Without Koreans

Herbert Smith is sending two non-Korean partners to lead its Seoul office, highlighting the demographic and regulatory challenge British firms face in the newly-opened market.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

March 26, 2012 | The American Lawyer

The Practice and the Party

Chinese lawyers have been ordered to swear allegiance to the ruling Communist Party, which already has a branch in just about every major Chinese law firm. Is it a red flag--or a red herring?

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

February 04, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss Takes the Slow Road in China

The firm was an early leader in the China market. But Paul Weiss's cautious and "New York-centric" approach to growth increasingly marks a contrast with other U.S. firms in the region.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

February 18, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Lawyers Bank on More Active Hong Kong SFC

Banks are nervous about Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission chief Ashley Alder's call to hold them criminally and civilly liable for IPO disclosures. But some law firms see opportunity.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

June 18, 2012 | The American Lawyer

The Next King & Wood Mallesons? Don't Hold Your Breath

A number of international firms are eagerly looking for merger partners in China, but, despite the stir caused by King & Wood Mallesons, most leading Chinese firms think they are better off on their own.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

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