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].
March 01, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Clyde & Co. Hires Infrastructure Partner in Hong KongLondon-based Clyde & Co. has hired a new partner for its Hong Kong energy and infrastructure team. Lynia Lau joins from the firm now known as King & Wood Mallesons, where she was a special counsel.
By Jessica Seah
9 minute read
February 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel
Apple Trademark Case Shows a Bolder Brand of Chinese ClaimantAfter years of arguing for better brand protection in China, global icons from Apple to Michael Jordan are finding Chinese companies using trademarks as a weapon, too.
By Jessica Seah
18 minute read
February 27, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Apple Case Shows a Bolder Brand of Chinese ClaimantAfter years of arguing for better brand protection in China, global icons from Apple to Michael Jordan are finding Chinese companies using trademarks as a weapon, too.
By Jessica Seah
22 minute read
September 19, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Clyde & Co. Hires Construction Partner in Hong KongGilbert Kwok, formerly a partner at U.K. firm Stephenson Harwood, is moving to Clyde & Co. He will be the seventh partner at the firm's Hong Kong office, which is best known for its shipping practice.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
August 04, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Australia's China Ambassador to Join Corrs Chambers WestgarthSydney-based Corrs Chambers Westgarth has recruited the Australian ambassador to China as co-chair of its China practice. Geoff Raby will not provide legal advice, but will develop client relationships and provide strategic advice.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
February 18, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Clyde & Co. Recruits Former Insurance GC in ShanghaiMichael Cripps, former group general counsel of Insurance Australia Group (IAG), is joining the Shanghai office of U.K. firm Clyde & Co. as a partner.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
October 22, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Jones Day Adds Hong Kong PartnerChristopher Swift, previously a partner in the Hong Kong office of Allen & Overy, specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and corporate finance transactions.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
August 13, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Jones Day Shanghai Partner to McDermott WillWinston Zhao, onetime partner-in-charge of Jones Day's Shanghai office, will be seconded to McDermott Will affiliate firm MWE China Law Offices.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
March 02, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Simmons Bags King & Wood Mallesons PartnerU.K. firm Simmons & Simmons has hired a new partner for its Beijing office from the former King & Wood, a day after its merger with Australian firm Mallesons Stephen Jaques became official.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
August 08, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Sparke Helmore Boosts Perth with Lateral HiresDouglas Hall and Betsy-Ann Howe are joining Sparke Helmore from Norton Rose and HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, respectively.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
