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].
November 12, 2020 | International Edition
Even in Japan, Law Firms Boost Diversity Initiatives to Attract Women LawyersPartners at Japan's Big Four law firms say that to compete for international work, they can no longer ignore the need to make diversity and inclusion part of their firms' core values.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
November 10, 2020 | International Edition
Amazon and India's Reliance Industries Feud Over Sale of Retail ChainAmazon has accused Future Retail of violating a contract by agreeing to be bought out by Reliance.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 29, 2020 | International Edition
Asian Companies Seek Out Litigation Funders for Corporate FinancingThe pandemic has created the perfect storm for funders. To create more liquidity, companies are either filing or dusting off claims and collecting on judgments and awards.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
October 28, 2020 | International Edition
Ant Group's Blockbuster IPO and Other Deals: Asia's October Deal DigestChinese, U.S. and U.K. firms score on the largest IPO ever; Skadden, Davis Polk and Kirkland on deals from China, Japan and India.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
October 26, 2020 | International Edition
Khaitan, AZB and Cyril Amarchand Act on India's Largest-Ever Real Estate DealThe transaction, valued at $2 billion, saw Canadian company Brookfield Asset Management buying office and co-working assets from Bengaluru-headquartered RMZ Corp.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 24, 2020 | International Edition
India's Cyril Amarchand Launches Permanent Remote Working Policy OptionIt also has introduced a "Flexi Lawyer" model under which lawyers from around the world will be brought in on a contract basis.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
October 23, 2020 | International Edition
India's Trilegal Hires Disputes Partner from Shardul AmarchandCommercial disputes specialist Nitesh Jain moves over.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
October 22, 2020 | International Edition
Slaughter and May, Skadden Advise on Alibaba's $3.6B Retail AcquisitionAlibaba now controls one of China's largest hypermart chains as foreign retailers continue to exit.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 13, 2020 | International Edition
Singapore Firm Launches Office in Ho Chi Minh CityAllen & Gledhill, one of Singapore's largest firms, says its new office will focus on real estate, financial services, food and beverage, and energy sector clients.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 08, 2020 | International Edition
Cyril Amarchand's Legal Tech Incubator Issues Public Challenge for Second CohortThe overarching theme for the second cohort centers around COVID-19 and focuses on resolving issues created by the pandemic.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
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