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].
May 09, 2024 | International Edition
Former Essex Court CEO and Asia's Chambers Lab Launch Nusa Chambers, a Digital Platform for Independent Disputes LawyersClients are increasingly steering away from Big Law as they seek the elusive personal touch on their cases while young litigators seek autonomy in their own ventures.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
May 09, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: In Hong Kong, Listings and Privatization Create Small Streams of Work While Southeast Asian Investors Go GlobalFilings for Hong Kong listings have increased, but so have privatizations. Kirkland, Clifford Chance, Davis Polk and Skadden pick up work.
By Jessica Seah
12 minute read
May 08, 2024 | International Edition
Korea's Big Six Yulchon Adds Tech and Entertainment Expert from Lee & KoYulchon has already made eight partner hires this year.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 07, 2024 | International Edition
Loeb & Loeb Takes Two from CMS Hong Kong AffiliateShirley Lau, who founded the Hong Kong affiliate law firm of CMS, is joining Loeb & Loeb's capital markets and corporate practices.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
May 06, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Moves: Counsel-Level Hires Continue as Asian Firms Karas So, Chandler MHM Add to RanksIndian firm AZB & Partners and offshore firm Ogier have also recently hired new partners.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
May 03, 2024 | International Edition
China Closures Continue as Sidley and Weil Wind Down Shanghai OfficesU.S. law firm closures in mainland China are picking up pace amid concerns around data security as well as a prolonged market downturn.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
May 02, 2024 | International Edition
A Mayer Brown Divorce in Greater China: Who Wanted It More?When news broke that Mayer Brown was splitting up with its Greater China practice, it was not just another story of an American law firm pulling out of China, writes Asia Editor Jessica Seah. This is much bigger. It is a story of the changing nature of globalization and illustrates the geopolitical and economic realities of our times.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
May 02, 2024 | International Edition
Greenberg Traurig, Goodwin Act on Japanese Pharma's $2.4B American AcquisitionGreenberg Traurig advised ONO Pharmaceuticals while Goodwin Procter acted for Deciphera.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
May 02, 2024 | International Edition
Japan's Atsumi & Sakai Launches 4th International Outfit in BrusselsThe firm already has offices in London, New York and Frankfurt.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 01, 2024 | International Edition
White & Case Adds Former Linklaters Asia Funds Head in TokyoThe firm says there is significant interest from global and regional asset management clients to establish funds in Japan and to invest there.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
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