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 06, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Moves: Counsel-Level Hires Continue as Asian Firms Karas So, Chandler MHM Add to RanksIndian firm AZB & Partners and offshore firm Ogier have also recently hired new partners.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
May 03, 2024 | International Edition
China Closures Continue as Sidley and Weil Wind Down Shanghai OfficesU.S. law firm closures in mainland China are picking up pace amid concerns around data security as well as a prolonged market downturn.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
May 02, 2024 | International Edition
A Mayer Brown Divorce in Greater China: Who Wanted It More?When news broke that Mayer Brown was splitting up with its Greater China practice, it was not just another story of an American law firm pulling out of China, writes Asia Editor Jessica Seah. This is much bigger. It is a story of the changing nature of globalization and illustrates the geopolitical and economic realities of our times.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
May 02, 2024 | International Edition
Greenberg Traurig, Goodwin Act on Japanese Pharma's $2.4B American AcquisitionGreenberg Traurig advised ONO Pharmaceuticals while Goodwin Procter acted for Deciphera.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
May 02, 2024 | International Edition
Japan's Atsumi & Sakai Launches 4th International Outfit in BrusselsThe firm already has offices in London, New York and Frankfurt.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 01, 2024 | International Edition
White & Case Adds Former Linklaters Asia Funds Head in TokyoThe firm says there is significant interest from global and regional asset management clients to establish funds in Japan and to invest there.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
April 30, 2024 | International Edition
Mayer Brown Set to Split With 170-Lawyer Greater China OfficesThe firm's Hong Kong office is one of the largest operations run by an international law firm, but has been hit by a market downturn, data security risks and a political saga.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
April 29, 2024 | International Edition
White & Case, Linklaters Swap India Experts in Singapore, LondonWhite & Case has hired Savi Hebbur from Linklaters in London, while Sayak Maity exited White & Case for Linklaters in Singapore.
By Kasvi Sehgal | Jessica Seah
4 minute read
April 29, 2024 | International Edition
Weil Gotshal Hong Kong Managing Partner Leaves For GC RoleIf the firm chooses to shutter its Shanghai operation, it will have just its Hong Kong office left in Asia.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
April 28, 2024 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Adds Third Partner to Bangkok BenchPariyapol Kamolsilp has joined the U.K. firm from Thailand's domestic practice Kudun & Partners.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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