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].
January 15, 2023 | International Edition
Is There Still Room for 'Old White Guys' in Hong Kong's Legal Industry?"Old white guys" are being phased out of leadership roles at top foreign firms in Hong Kong, Asia Editor Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing. While this is, in part, a natural changing of the guard in Hong Kong's legal market, it might also be the mark of China's long arm.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
January 12, 2023 | International Edition
Watson Farley Adds Dentons Energy Partner to Singapore PracticeIn Asia, the firm has focused on expanding its Singapore practice in recent months.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
January 11, 2023 | International Edition
As China Reopens, Will 'China Bull' Lawyers Finally Be Vindicated?China's reopening is a huge relief to many international law firms that have long been banking on the Chinese market. Deals are trickling in but for many, recovery might be slow.
By Jessica Seah
7 minute read
January 11, 2023 | International Edition
Withers Launches Japan Desk in Singapore with Partner HireOver 40% of Japan's outbound annual investment is focused on Southeast Asia, and Japan is the region's largest investor.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
January 05, 2023 | International Edition
Mori Hamada Launches New Indonesian Office With Local AllianceBig Four Japanese firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has officially launched an office in Jakarta via an alliance with local firm ATD Law.
By Jessica Seah | Brian Yap
3 minute read
January 05, 2023 | International Edition
Cyril Amarchand, Shardul Amarchand Advise on Advent's $762M India AcquisitionThe private equity giant has agreed to buy 50.1% of Suven from India's Jasti family.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
January 05, 2023 | International Edition
Southeast Asian Firms Kick Off New Year With a Host of Senior HiresCyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Tilleke & Gibbins and Breakpoint have all added new senior lawyers to their benches in India, Thailand and Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
January 04, 2023 | International Edition
Legal Community Voices Concern as Hong Kong Bars Foreign Lawyers on National Security Cases'It begs the question, what else could be implicated down the road?' says one former Hong Kong lawyer.
By Law.com International
4 minute read
January 03, 2023 | International Edition
Slaughter and May, Paul Hastings Act on $800 Million Stake Acquisition by Swire PropertiesSlaughter and May is advising Swire Properties while Paul Hastings is advising seller Sino-Ocean.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
January 03, 2023 | International Edition
Allen & Overy, Linklaters Add to Shanghai Joint Operations With Partner HiresAllen & Overy has hired a partner from Linklaters' joint operation practice in mainland China while the latter firm has lifted from Fangda Partners.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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