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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August 28, 2024 | International Edition

Appleby Boosts Asia Offering With Launch Of Offshore Fiduciary Service in Shanghai

The launch comes in light of growing "client demand for a full-service offshore law and fiduciary business", said David Bulley, managing partner of Appleby's Hong Kong and Shanghai offices.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

August 27, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Advises on $1.3B Asia Fund Formation by Sea Town

Clifford Chance lawyer says the transaction is the latest example of a growing private credit market in Asia.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

August 27, 2024 | International Edition

Lawyers Cite Strong Appetite for Capital Markets Work in India as IPO Pipeline Grows

The latest listings highlight an increase of activity in India's capital markets, which lawyers explain is "driven by the surge in domestic liquidity."

By Kasvi Sehgal

3 minute read

August 22, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields, Sullivan & Cromwell on $2.4B Japan-US Tobacco Deal

Freshfields has advised Japan Tobacco on several of its strategic investments and deals over the past few years.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

August 22, 2024 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Partner Duo Leaves to Rebuild O'Melveny Singapore

Stephanie Keen and Sylvia Taslim are moving to O'Melveny's Singapore outfit, which has suffered several partner and team departures since 2014.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

August 21, 2024 | International Edition

Sidley Loses Two Disputes Partners in Singapore, One Departs for Skadden

Veteran lawyer Friven Yeoh is set to move to Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

August 20, 2024 | International Edition

In the Name of Law, Who are the Real Casualties of Market Downturns?

The market in Asia is down so firms are suffering the consequences but the real casualties are the lawyers who have been laid off.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

August 15, 2024 | International Edition

Latham, Freshfields, Ashurst Assist Hong Kong Tycoon on Secondary London Listing and $449M Acquisition

Latham & Watkins, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Linklaters are advising on the secondary listing while Ashurst is advising on a $440 million wind farm purchase.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read