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 22, 2024 | International Edition

Political Polarization Prompts Asia's Regional Firms to Seek Out Legal Networks

The age of globalization has faded, creating major change in the legal ecosystem in Asia. While the most notable shift has been Big Law's retreat, regional Asian players are seizing the opportunity to push for international exposure.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

October 22, 2024 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher, Nishimura, Mori Hamada Assist on KKR's $4B Winning Bid in Japan

Simpson Thacher and Nishimura have both advised KKR on several of its strategic investments in Japan.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

October 22, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland Beijing Partner Defects to China's Han Kun in New York

The departure will leave Kirkland with five lawyers including one partner remaining in Beijing.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

October 21, 2024 | International Edition

Skadden's Big China Cuts and What They Mean for the Market

Skadden has joined a long list of law firms that have made cuts in China. But with so many lawyers already on the market, where will they all find new homes?

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

October 18, 2024 | International Edition

Skadden to Close in Shanghai and Make Cuts to China Corporate Practice

Corporate is Skadden's main practice area in China but a protracted downturn in work has caused many of its rivals to make cuts and close offices.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

October 16, 2024 | International Edition

Private Equity the Name of the Game for O'Melveny's Singapore Rebuild

The hire of partners Stephanie Keen and Sylvia Taslim is part of the firm's strategic focus on growing its private equity offering globally.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

A China Practice by Any Other Name, Will It Be as Sweet?

Simmons & Simmons has a Shanghai office with no partners. Instead, it has formed an alliance with Chinese firm YaoWang. What are its plans, and will it be the underdog as it attempts to set a new path for a coveted China practice?

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read