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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September 26, 2024 | International Edition

Asia Moves: Regional Boutiques Gain Talent; Dentons Lee, Linklaters Add to Bench

Firms in Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong have made some hires.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

September 25, 2024 | International Edition

Sterlington New York Hires Former Withers Asset Finance Head as Partner in Hong Kong

Paul Jebely will continue to be based in Hong Kong and will be travelling extensively around Asia, the Middle East and North America to see and deal with clients.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 24, 2024 | International Edition

Foreign Law Firms in Hong Kong Cut Head Counts; the 20 Largest Firms Trim 5% of Lawyers in 12 Months

Senior partners have been encouraged to retire early, while capital markets and M&A teams also have been cut as deal work dries up. A Law.com analysis of Hong Kong Law Society data shows just how dramatic those cuts have been over the past year.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

September 24, 2024 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn Cuts Half of Singapore Partnership, Four Partners Set to Leave

The move, which leaves the firm with three partners who are solely based in Singapore, comes in contrast to the steady influx into the city-state in recent years.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

September 24, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore Former Transport Minister Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Awaits Sentencing

Justice Vincent Hoong will give his sentencing decision on October 3, 2024.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 23, 2024 | International Edition

Going Against the Grain, UK 50 Firm DAC Beachcroft Launches New Office and Association in Hong Kong

Hong Kong will mark the firm's second office in Asia. It launched one in Singapore in 2011.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 20, 2024 | International Edition

Nintendo, Pokémon Co. Sue Japanese Game Developer for Patent Infringement

Earlier this month, Pokémon won a $15 million suit in Shenzhen intermediate courts against Chinese game developers over the game Pocket Monster Reissue.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read