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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July 24, 2023 | International Edition

Ropes & Gray Plans to Launch Office in Singapore

Andrew Dale, a litigation and investigations partner in Hong Kong, will help set up the new office and will play a key role in the new outfit.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

July 11, 2023 | International Edition

The Lingering Salience of the Late Adrian Tan

Adrian Tan was a unique and valued individual and a legend in his own lifetime, writes Jessica Seah in the Asia Legal Briefing. In Singapore, he was considered a sage who followed a life mandate to serve and advocate—all the grand values and ethos that universities feed aspiring lawyers. He was also funny.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

July 10, 2023 | International Edition

Extravagance in Asia: In Choosing Asia Over the US, What Is Mishcon's Game Plan?

"Economic hegemony" is shifting toward Asia, says Mishcon executive chair Kevin Gold.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

July 10, 2023 | International Edition

Singapore Law Society President and TSMP partner, Adrian Tan, Dies Aged 57

While serving as the Law Society's president, Tan dedicated much of his efforts to addressing and staunching the flow of young lawyers leaving the profession, a phenomenon that he had dubbed 'The Great Resignation'.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

July 07, 2023 | International Edition

Intra-Asia Deals Dominate Asia Pacific M&A Market

The value of announced deals in Asia was over $282 billion, a 40% drop from the same period last year.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

July 05, 2023 | International Edition

Morgan Lewis to Launch Fourth Greater China Office in Shenzhen

The firm's new office will be led by partner Shaobin Zhu, who is also its China IP practice head. He will be based in Shenzhen full time.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

July 05, 2023 | International Edition

Morgan Lewis to Launch Fourth Greater China Office in Shenzhen

The firm's new office will be led by partner Shaobin Zhu, who is also its China IP practice head. He will be based in Shenzhen full time.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

July 04, 2023 | International Edition

Just How Much Do ALSPs Threaten Traditional Law Firms in Asia?

Alternative Legal Service Providers say the sector has grown considerably in the past few years. That could be bad news for traditional private practices—a sign that the market has changed and the attitude towards traditional law firm models and what they have to offer has evolved.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read