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].
April 16, 2024 | International Edition
Rimon Lures Restructuring Veteran from Gibson Dunn with Innovative Fee Structure, Plants Flag in SingaporeTroy Doyle is moving over, citing client demands for true flexible fee structures and experienced partner involvement on restructuring matters.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
April 15, 2024 | International Edition
Deloitte Hires Former DLA Piper Partner Melinda Upton in AustraliaThe accounting firm says it aims to provide "multidisciplinary solutions".
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
April 14, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields, Simpson Thacher, Haiwen and Fangda on Dalian Wanda's $8.3B Mall Unit Stake SaleFreshfields is advising Dalian Wanda while Simpson Thacher, Haiwen and Fangda are advising the investors.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
April 10, 2024 | International Edition
Bearing the Flag for Hong Kong: HKEX GC Paul Chow Reflects on New Expectations and the Evolution of the Legal MarketThe former Big Law partner oversees the heart of Hong Kong's financial center, which may play a huge role in Greater China's economic future.
By Jessica Seah
7 minute read
April 08, 2024 | International Edition
Indian, Australian Firms Take Top Spots on M&A League Tables as Q1 Dominated by Domestic DealsOf the 12 largest M&A deals announced in Q1 this year, four are Greater China-based transactions.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
April 08, 2024 | International Edition
Watson Farley Adds Another From McDermott, Leaving US Firm's Singapore Fate UnknownUntil last month, McDermott had three local lawyers listed, but two no longer appear on its website and the third seems to now be based in London.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
April 08, 2024 | International Edition
South Korea's Big Six Battle for Talent as Yulchon, Shin & Kim Hire from RivalsBoth Yulchon and Shin & Kim have been busy hiring this year.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
April 02, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: International Firms Have a Hand in a Number of Recent Deals Across AsiaThe deals have been based in Greater China, Singapore, Japan and India.
By Jessica Seah
8 minute read
April 02, 2024 | International Edition
KPMG's Hong Kong Affiliate Law Practice Set to Shut DownKPMG Legal isn't the only Big Four firm to pull back investments in Hong Kong, EY did the same earlier this year.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
April 01, 2024 | International Edition
Charles Russell Speechlys Adds Singapore Partner Trio from Butler Snow and King & SpaldingButler Snow lawyers Kurt Rademacher and Ivan Lu and King & Spalding's Peter Brabant are joining Charles Russell Speechlys as partners in Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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