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].
September 19, 2023 | International Edition
How Did Law Firms in the Asia Pacific Respond to Market Challenges? They Grew, But Not Like BeforeMidtier Chinese firms drove Asia's expansion as the rest of the region slowed growth.
By Jessica Seah
7 minute read
September 13, 2023 | International Edition
Will Tech Hopefuls Revive Hong Kong Capital Markets?Recent filings to the Hong Kong exchange suggest a market revival attempt by Chinese tech companies but no one legal adviser dominates the market.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 13, 2023 | International Edition
CMS Grows Hong Kong Offering with Team of Four LawyersThe firm now has 16 fee-earners in its dispute resolution, shipping and insurance practice.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 12, 2023 | International Edition
Mayer Brown Adds New Corporate Partner in Hong KongAllison Lee was most recently an international counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton, where she had spent 15 years.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 12, 2023 | International Edition
Indian Firm JSA Revives Chennai Office with MergerIndian firms have been bulking up significantly over the past few years.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 12, 2023 | International Edition
US Patent Boutique Hires Partner from McDermott to Launch Debut International Office in TokyoGroombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone, founded by four former Paul, Weiss partners last November, now has three offices in New York, Washington D.C. and Tokyo.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 11, 2023 | International Edition
The Thing About Young Lawyers Today…Partners say many young lawyers in Asia display an air of entitlement, lack technical and social skills, and demonstrate a poor work ethic, Jessica Seah writes in The Asia Legal Briefing. Times are tough in Asia and rumors of law firm layoffs are running rampant. Shouldn't associates be stepping up their game?
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
September 11, 2023 | International Edition
The 2024 Asia Legal Awards Will Be in Singapore Once Again, Nominations Now OpenThe Asia Legal Awards will be held in March 2024. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 24, 2023.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 11, 2023 | International Edition
Proskauer Rose Greater China Partner Duo Finds New Home at Stephenson HarwoodThe two partners are joining Stephenson Harwood with two other counsel.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 07, 2023 | International Edition
DAC Beachcroft Builds Singapore via Association with Former Ince AllyAs part of its expansion, Incisive has also hired a new partner from Rajah & Tann.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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