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].
October 31, 2022 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Adds Singapore Duo from Addleshaw Goddard and RPCClyde & Co has added two lawyers in Singapore, one focusing on energy and maritime work and the other on cyber risk issues.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
October 31, 2022 | International Edition
Gibson Dunn Hires Partner from Clifford Chance Singapore Alliance FirmPaul Tan, who was a partner at Cavenagh Law, will lead the Asia international arbitration practice at his new firm.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
October 30, 2022 | International Edition
The US Is About to Increase Its Investment Controls. Will China Deal Lawyers Feel More Pain?A recent executive order issued by U.S. President Joe Biden heightened the level of scrutiny of inbound deals in certain sensitive industries. And now the U.S. is weighing legislation that calls for a "reverse CFIUS," which will add government scrutiny to outbound transactions.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
October 26, 2022 | International Edition
As Expat Culture Wanes in Greater China, Indigenous Talent Pool Will Do Just Fine, Lawyers SayLaw firm leaders discussed issues surrounding legal talent in Asia during Law.com International's Asia Legal Marketplace webinar on Oct. 25. Here's what they said.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
October 26, 2022 | International Edition
Lawyers Express Confidence in Chinese Market, But Will Singapore Keep Its Allure?At the Asia Legal Marketplace webinar on Oct. 25, leaders from King & Wood Mallesons, Han Kun Law Offices, K&L Gates and Corrs Chambers Westgarth discussed the bounce back of Greater China and the challenges for firms in Southeast Asia.
By Jessica Seah
8 minute read
October 25, 2022 | International Edition
Life Lessons: Baker McKenzie Chair Reflects on His Reign Over Troubled Times and the New NormalThe global chair of one of the world's largest firms says "adaptability is key" and lawyers have to know how to pivot. He's had to do a lot of that over the past few years.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
October 25, 2022 | International Edition
Macau Law Firm Launches in Portugal to Target China-Related DealsMacau firm, MdME Lawyers, has launched a new office in Lisbon, Portugal. The firm will be targeting work in relation to investments from Portugal into China.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 25, 2022 | International Edition
Yoon & Yang Takes Veteran Aviation Partner From Lee & Ko, Adds Two Others to PracticeThe Big Six Korean law firm has added three lawyers, including a veteran partner from rival firm Lee & Ko, to its aviation practice.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
October 25, 2022 | International Edition
Mayer Brown Enters into Joint Law Venture in SingaporeThe JLV between Mayer Brown and Singapores PK Wong & Nair will permit both firms to share profits through a financially integrated model.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
October 19, 2022 | International Edition
Do Sexual Affairs and Scandals Affect the Bottom Line?Consensual affairs and inappropriate behavior have been more common at law firms than most would like to admit. They may not directly affect firm revenue but they do have an impact on firm culture, Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
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