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].
May 17, 2024 | International Edition
Latham, Wachtell and Debevoise Act on $3.8B Share Sale by Japan's Nippon LifeLatham is acting for Nippon Life while Wachtell and Debevoise are advising AIG and Corebridge, respectively.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 16, 2024 | International Edition
Trowers & Hamlins Hires Former Squire, McDermott Singapore Managing PartnerIgnatius Hwang has joined the firm as a partner and will lead its Asian energy and infrastructure practice.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 14, 2024 | International Edition
Nishimura & Asahi Adds Hunton Andrews Kurth Tokyo Partner in VietnamSean Conaty's departure will leave Hunton Andrews Kurth with one dually based partner and one associate in Tokyo.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 14, 2024 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, Yoon & Yang Add New Litigators as Firms in Korea Fight to Bolster Disputes OfferingBaker McKenzie has hired from Lee & Ko while Yoon & Yang has added a set of three former court judges.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
May 14, 2024 | International Edition
Can Hong Kong's Independent Law Firms Survive Without a Chinese Tie-Up?The legal industry has seen a spate of tie-ups between Hong Kong- and mainland China-founded firms, suggesting that Hong Kong local practices are reassessing their futures as independent firms.
By Jessica Seah
7 minute read
May 13, 2024 | International Edition
Hence Technologies to Launch AI Software to Help Law Firms With Geopolitical RisksThe software promises to not only map out geopolitical events and translate them into legal risks, but also aims to help in-house legal departments identify potential political impacts and infringements on their deals and matters.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
May 09, 2024 | International Edition
Former Essex Court CEO and Asia's Chambers Lab Launch Nusa Chambers, a Digital Platform for Independent Disputes LawyersClients are increasingly steering away from Big Law as they seek the elusive personal touch on their cases while young litigators seek autonomy in their own ventures.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
May 09, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: In Hong Kong, Listings and Privatization Create Small Streams of Work While Southeast Asian Investors Go GlobalFilings for Hong Kong listings have increased, but so have privatizations. Kirkland, Clifford Chance, Davis Polk and Skadden pick up work.
By Jessica Seah
12 minute read
May 08, 2024 | International Edition
Korea's Big Six Yulchon Adds Tech and Entertainment Expert from Lee & KoYulchon has already made eight partner hires this year.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 07, 2024 | International Edition
Loeb & Loeb Takes Two from CMS Hong Kong AffiliateShirley Lau, who founded the Hong Kong affiliate law firm of CMS, is joining Loeb & Loeb's capital markets and corporate practices.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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