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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February 12, 2023 | International Edition

White & Case's Only Hong Kong Disputes Partner Exits for A&O

Allen & Overy has hired White & Case's Greater China disputes practice head.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

February 09, 2023 | International Edition

Overlooked in Meetings, Comments on Appearance Among Obstacles Women Face in Law

Respondents to a survey by Mayer Brown and a non-profit group spoke of a "boy's club culture" in the Hong Kong legal scene that helped marginalise women and exclude them from opportunities.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

February 08, 2023 | International Edition

CMS Appoints Mayer Brown Partner as Head of Asset Finance Hong Kong

The partner has been based in the city-state for more than a decade.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

February 08, 2023 | International Edition

Clifford Chance, HSF Lawyers Anticipate Muted Asia M&A Market

The firms both published reports charting their expectations for M&A in the region, forecasting a slowdown amid growing investor caution.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

February 01, 2023 | International Edition

Why Are UK Firms Losing Market Share in Asia

In the battle for market share in Asia, U.K. law firms are losing out, while U.S. firms are doing just fine, writes Jessica Seah in the Asia Legal Briefing. So what's up?

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

February 01, 2023 | International Edition

Asia Legal Awards 2023: American and Asian Firms Dominate Shortlist

The shortlist for Law.com International's Asia Legal Awards 2023 has been released.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

February 01, 2023 | International Edition

Watson Farley Launches Seoul Office

The firm has hired in from K&L Gates and Herbert Smith Freehills for the launch.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

February 01, 2023 | International Edition

Will KPMG's Big Move in Southeast Asia Finally Win It Some Overdue Market Share?

KPMG believes its acquisition of the Southeast Asian network firm ZICO Law, which gave it about 270 additional lawyers across Southeast Asia in one fell swoop, will "revolutionize" its footprint in the Asia-Pacific market.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read