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].
November 08, 2024 | International Edition
Japanese Boutique Marks First Foray Overseas With Singapore OpeningJapanese firms are aggressively pushing for growth outside their home market.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 07, 2024 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Appoints New India Practice Chair and Other Asia Pacific MovesDespite market conditions, regional Asian firms are pushing for head count growth.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
November 05, 2024 | International Edition
British Disputes Boutique Seladore Hires HSF Lawyer, Plans Singapore LaunchThe hiring comes as Seladore prepares to formally submit an application for a Foreign Law Practice license in Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 04, 2024 | International Edition
Drew & Napier Class-Action Claimants Accept Omni Bridgeway Funding for $250M Claim Against Swiss GovernmentOf all the lawsuits against the write-down of $17 billion worth of AT1 bonds issued by Credit Suisse, Drew & Napier's class is the only one that is receiving litigation funding.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
November 04, 2024 | International Edition
Eversheds Shuts in Beijing, Targets Singapore Re-EntryThe office managing partner, the sole remaining partner in the Beijing office, is hired away by Stephenson Harwood.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
November 03, 2024 | International Edition
Big Four Japanese Firm Nagashima Ohno Launches First European Office In LondonJapanese law firms are expanding aggressively overseas, with several big openings in recent months.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 03, 2024 | International Edition
Hong Kong IPO Market Shows Signs of Slow but Steady RecoveryThe law firms Jingtian & Gongcheng, Maples and Calder and King & Wood Mallesons have taken the top spots for IPO deal volume so far this year.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
October 29, 2024 | International Edition
Davis Polk, Gibson Dunn Advise on Nippon Paint's $2.3B Chemical Company BuyThe Japanese buyer is the fourth largest paint manufacturer in the world.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 29, 2024 | International Edition
Nishimura & Asahi Becomes First Big Four Japanese Firm to Launch Hong Kong OfficeIts launch will make Nishimura & Asahi the first Big Four Japanese firm to establish its own office in Hong Kong.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 28, 2024 | International Edition
Wilmer to Become 12th U.S. Firm in Past 18 Months to Close Office in Greater ChinaThe closing of the China office, which is expected to be completed by the end of November, will leave Wilmer with no offices in Asia.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
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