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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July 03, 2024 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard Makes Second Singapore Partner Hire in a Month

Last month, Addleshaw Goddard also hired energy specialist Chanaka Kumarasinghe and appointed him the firm's head of Singapore.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

June 28, 2024 | International Edition

Baker Hires IP Partner from KWM, Ashurst Appoints India Co-Heads, Mayer Brown Sees Hong Kong Defection

Simmons & Simmons, Baker McKenzie and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have all made partner hires across the region.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

June 28, 2024 | International Edition

Reed Smith, Freshfields Advise on Fosun's $692M Take Private Offer for Hong Kong-Listed Henlius Biotech

According to Dealogic data in March, Hong Kong-listed companies have been involved in $4 billion worth of take private deals by then. This compares to $1.2 billion for all of 2023.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

June 26, 2024 | International Edition

Japan's PE Market Is the Bright Spot That Asia Needs. But Will Law Firms Step Up to the Plate?

Private equity is thriving in Japan, in part because the weak Japanese yen has made local assets incredibly appealing to foreign investors. Foreign law firms want a piece of the action.

By Jessica Seah

10 minute read

June 25, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Veteran Joins Japanese Firm Amid International Talent Drive

Atsumi & Sakai has made concerted efforts and investments in attracting international talent in recent years.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

June 25, 2024 | International Edition

China's Grandall Launches Offices in Madrid and Malaysia

Grandall also has offices in Hong Kong, Paris, New York and Stockholm.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

June 24, 2024 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher, Anderson Mori Advise Blackstone on $1.7B Offer for Japanese Comic Company

The Japanese market has been lush with assets for sales in recent months as domestic holding companies seek to streamline their portfolio to focus on core assets and offerings.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

June 23, 2024 | International Edition

The 'McKinsey' of Law Firms in Asia. What's in a Name?

There isn't a single international law firm that is recognized worldwide for its prowess and gravitas. Law firm coverage around the globe is spotty at best, writes Asia Editor Jessica Seah. But does the legal industry need a global elite?

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read