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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October 02, 2023 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Moves to Launch in Singapore, Says 'Lots of Cases Veering That Way'

The firm's two Asian office launches, taking place just months apart, are an indication of increased client demand and needs around complex, high profile commercial litigation and investigations in the region.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

September 28, 2023 | International Edition

A&O + Shearman: How Will Asia Partners Vote?

Partners in Asia seem to be in favor of the merger, and it's not hard to imagine why. With the Asian market experiencing a prolonged blip and no clear end in sight, status quo isn't really an option, Asia Editor Jessica Seah writes.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

September 28, 2023 | International Edition

Asian Law Firms Seek Mergers as 'Critical Mass' Takes On New Meaning

Law firms across Asia are feeling pressure from both foreign and domestic players, prompting them to seek out mergers. Smaller firms fear they could end up missing out on a share of the pie, or worse, become irrelevant.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

September 27, 2023 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Lays Off Asia Capital Markets Lawyers

Earlier in September, Linklaters announced a 'modest reduction' to its Greater China head count, citing difficulties created by the prolonged market downturn.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 26, 2023 | International Edition

Big Law Sidelined as Asian IPOs Listing in New York Skew Smaller and Favor Boutiques

Instead of Big Law players such as Kirkland and Davis Polk, firms such as Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li and Loeb & Loeb have taken the majority market share.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

September 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer

The China Dilemma: Should Law Firms Call It Quits?

U.S. leaders are finding it harder to justify substantial presences in China.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

September 24, 2023 | International Edition

K&L Gates Appoints New Asia Managing Partner as Veteran Leader Steps Down

David Tang, who has held the role of Asia managing partner for more than two decades, will remain a full-time partner at the firm as Ryan Dwyer succeeds him as Asia head.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read