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].
February 28, 2023 | International Edition
Loyens & Loeff Pulls Out Of SingaporeThe firm concluded it is no longer essential to maintain a physical office in Singapore but said would fly out on a regular basis to meet with clients.
By Jessica Seah | Brian Yap
2 minute read
February 28, 2023 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Secures Japanese Law Capability with Partner HireNorton Rose Fulbright has secured Japanese law capability with the hire of a new Japanese-law qualified banking and restructuring partner.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
February 28, 2023 | International Edition
Goodwin Expands Singapore Office With Investments Funds HireGoodwin Procter has made its first lateral partner hire in Singapore since launching in the city-state in October.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
February 28, 2023 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Hires Away NRF Global Tech Co-Head as Partner in SingaporeClifford Chance has hired a new Singapore technology practice partner, Stella Cramer, from Norton Rose Fulbright.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
February 23, 2023 | International Edition
In a Bid to Win Market Share, Mid-Sized Singapore Firms Orchestrate MergersSingapore firms RHTLaw Asia and JTJB Lawyers have orchestrated separate mergers in the city-state and in Thailand.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
February 23, 2023 | International Edition
Let's Talk About Law Firms and Their SpinManaging law firms has become more complex and firms have to contend with an increasing amount of negative news. Understandably, they want to control the narrative. But the Asia Legal Briefing warns that spin doesn't always work—and sometimes it can backfire.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
February 23, 2023 | International Edition
Asia Partner Moves: Han Kun Takes Tian Yuan's Shanghai Head, Offshore Firms Play Partner Musical ChairsHan Kun Law Offices has hired away Tian Yuan Law Firm's Shanghai managing partner while Appleby takes from Harneys.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
February 20, 2023 | International Edition
New Listing Rules Formalize Beijing's Power to Stop Foreign Listings by Chinese CompaniesThe new listing rules, which give the Chinese securities regulator the ultimate power to oversee and block potential listings of Chinese companies on foreign bourses, may have wider implications, lawyers say.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
February 15, 2023 | International Edition
Even Before ChatGPT, China Was Pushing Its Legal Sector to Adopt AIWhile the generative artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT has created a buzz since its launch just a few months ago, AI is not a new phenomenon. In China, the government has mandated its use in the legal sector.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
February 14, 2023 | International Edition
Adani's Short Seller Woes Will Have a Deep Impact on Asia's Legal MarketOne of India's largest companies, Adani's market cap tanked following the release of a U.S. short seller report. And its current difficulties will have a wider impact on the legal market.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
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