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].
June 29, 2021 | International Edition
Another Leading Singaporean Law Firm Joins ESG DriveThe firm's new offering will focus sustainable finance, responsible investment and responsible business and governance.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
June 28, 2021 | International Edition
Cyril Amarchand Brings on Bharti Enterprises General Counsel as Corporate PartnerAt Cyril Amarchand, Sameer Chugh will focus on technology, media and communications, and regulatory work.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
June 23, 2021 | International Edition
Taylor Wessing launches IP Agency in BeijingThe firm's deal with a Beijing IP agency will allow it to provide intellectual property services including registering, managing and defending trademarks, domain names and copyrights.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
June 21, 2021 | International Edition
Singapore Extends Third-Party Funding Framework to Include Domestic ArbitrationsThe extension offers businesses, especially those facing financial constraints, an alternative avenue to fund claims.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
April 19, 2021 | International Edition
Singapore Academy of Law's New Chief Executive Brings Silicon Valley Approach to Drive Legal Industry TransformationRama Tiwari said the pandemic forced a mindset change regarding legal technology. "Years of transformation happened in mere months because of the pandemic," he said.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
March 25, 2021 | International Edition
US Firms Benefit From Flurry of Asia-Focused SPACsU.K. firms have been forced to take a back seat—at least until Asian bourses introduce SPAC regimes that are comparable to those in the U.S.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
March 24, 2021 | International Edition
Will Malaysia's First MACC Corporate Liability Charge Set the Tone for Future Financial Crime Cases?An offshore vessel services company became the first in Malaysia to be charged with a newly introduced provision that imposes corporate liability on both public and private companies whose employees are involved in corruption.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
March 23, 2021 | International Edition
Shearman & Sterling Hong Kong Partner Leaves for Bitcoin Mining GiantMax Hua had joined the firm in 2019 to rebuild a Hong Kong capital markets practice.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
March 23, 2021 | International Edition
Skadden, Davis Polk on Baidu's $3.1B Homecoming Secondary Listing in Hong KongKing & Wood Mallesons and Haiwen were Chinese counsel to the largest secondary listing since June.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
March 22, 2021 | International Edition
McDermott Hires Squire Patton Singapore Co-Head Ahead of Office LaunchIgnatius Hwang starts in London as the U.S. firm applies for a practice license in the city-state.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
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