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].
July 22, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: A&G, A&O Lead on Billion Dollar JV Deals, Hong Kong IPOs Pick Up But Deal Values Remain SmallTwo Singapore deals are some of the region's largest transactions in recent months. Allen & Gledhill and A&O Shearman are advising on both.
By Jessica Seah
8 minute read
July 19, 2024 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Replenishes Tokyo Partnership with Hire from Big Four Japanese FirmThe addition marks the firm's first Tokyo lateral partner hire since 2021.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
July 17, 2024 | International Edition
India's JSA Secures Another Large Team Hire, Takes 25 from Rival Firm TrilegalJSA is on an aggressive hiring streak, having also raided another rival firm for a team of 20 in June.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
July 17, 2024 | International Edition
Singapore Big Four Firm Rajah & Tann Gets Approval for Shenzhen LaunchRajah & Tann is the second Singapore firm to announce a new outfit in mainland China this year as bilateral relations between China and Singapore have been enhanced.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
July 16, 2024 | International Edition
Orrick Doubles Down in Singapore with A&O Shearman HiresOrrick has hired Michael Tardif and Ari Bessendorf from A&O Shearman in Jakarta.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
July 15, 2024 | International Edition
Withers Adds Private Client Quartet in Hong KongWithers has added a new partner to its Hong Kong outfit.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
July 09, 2024 | International Edition
Singapore and Hong Kong: A Zero-Sum Game?Lawyers have grown accustomed to placing value on one over the other, but Singapore and Hong Kong are vastly different markets, writes Jessica Seah in The Asia Legal Briefing.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
July 08, 2024 | International Edition
Japanese M&A Market Shines as Asia Sees Chinese Advisers FallSimpson Thacher and Freshfields took the top two spots for Asia M&A, and China's Fangda Partners ranked third. For Japan-related deals, three of the Big Four Japanese firms placed at the top.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
July 04, 2024 | International Edition
CMS Hires Ex-Mayer Brown Hong Kong Funds Partner; India Buzzes with Lateral MovesInternational and regional law firms have made partner and team hires across India, Hong Kong and Australia.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
July 04, 2024 | International Edition
Eversheds Mulls Beijing ClosureEversheds signed an exclusive alliance with King & Wood Mallesons last year but had not been expected to make changes to its China offices. Meanwhile, the firm is looking to open in Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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