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Jessica Seah

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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May 14, 2024 | International Edition

Nishimura & Asahi Adds Hunton Andrews Kurth Tokyo Partner in Vietnam

Sean Conaty's departure will leave Hunton Andrews Kurth with one dually based partner and one associate in Tokyo.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

May 14, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Yoon & Yang Add New Litigators as Firms in Korea Fight to Bolster Disputes Offering

Baker McKenzie has hired from Lee & Ko while Yoon & Yang has added a set of three former court judges.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

May 14, 2024 | International Edition

Can Hong Kong's Independent Law Firms Survive Without a Chinese Tie-Up?

The legal industry has seen a spate of tie-ups between Hong Kong- and mainland China-founded firms, suggesting that Hong Kong local practices are reassessing their futures as independent firms.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

May 13, 2024 | International Edition

Hence Technologies to Launch AI Software to Help Law Firms With Geopolitical Risks

The software promises to not only map out geopolitical events and translate them into legal risks, but also aims to help in-house legal departments identify potential political impacts and infringements on their deals and matters.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

May 09, 2024 | International Edition

Former Essex Court CEO and Asia's Chambers Lab Launch Nusa Chambers, a Digital Platform for Independent Disputes Lawyers

Clients 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 Global

Filings 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 & Ko

Yulchon 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 Affiliate

Shirley 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 Ranks

Indian 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 Offices

U.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