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].
May 12, 2023 | International Edition
India's Rajiv Luthra Passes and Rests in PowerTributes poured in after the sudden passing of Rajiv Luthra, founder and managing partner of Luthra and Luthra, a prominent pillar of the legal community and stalwart of the Indian legal market.
By Jessica Seah
7 minute read
May 11, 2023 | International Edition
Shearman Hong Kong Loses Two Investigations Lawyers to SteptoeWith McKiernan's joining, Steptoe will now count three partners in Hong Kong, one of whom is dually-based.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
May 10, 2023 | International Edition
Amber Group Legal Head Benjamin Bai Returns to Private Practice for King & Wood MallesonsOne of Greater China's best-known IP lawyers, Bai joined Amber a year ago from Ant Group, where he was head of the company's intellectual property legal team, and previously worked at Allen & Overy and Jones Day.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 09, 2023 | International Edition
Ince Hong Kong Charts Own Path with Partner HireThe firm's Hong Kong arm tears away from the firm's administration as it adds a new dispute resolution partner to its local bench.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 09, 2023 | International Edition
Withers, Drew & Napier Lead Over 150 Asian Investors on Credit Suisse Bond ClaimsClaims are being made from all parts of the world to reclaim losses over the write down of the AT1 bonds.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
May 08, 2023 | International Edition
Singapore Litigation Boutique Setia Law Adds Public Prosecutor to BenchVictoria Ting was most recently a public lawyer within the financial and technology crime division of the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC), where she prosecuted and tried cases related to fraud, bribery, money laundering and sanctions.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 08, 2023 | International Edition
Sidley, CAM, SAM and AZB Act on Year's Largest Indian IPOThe issuance saw Mankind Pharma Limited, one of India's largest pharmaceutical companies, raise over $500 million.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 03, 2023 | International Edition
Freshfields Hires Former Ropes & Gray Hong Kong Head as Firm Winds Down Asia Restructuring PracticeFreshfields currently does not have any restructuring, distressed assets or special situation partners based in Greater China. Anderson's joining with a team of lawyers will launch that focused regional offering for the firm.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
April 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Will U.S. Firms Start to Open Locations in India?For all the talk of pre-liberalization of the market there, firms are cautious now.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
April 27, 2023 | International Edition
Are Law Firms Reassessing Their Investments in Hong Kong IPOs?There isn't much capital markets work in Asia these days, Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing. So what are all those capital markets lawyers in Hong Kong doing?
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
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