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].
March 21, 2024 | International Edition
A Double Blow, Orrick Shutters Taipei and Shanghai Offices in Attempt to 'Rebalance' Regional PlatformThe market downturn in Asia has forced many international firms to cut back on their operations in the region, especially in Greater China. In the past year, Latham & Watkins, Perkins Coie, Proskauer Rose, and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld have all shuttered offices in mainland China.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
March 21, 2024 | International Edition
8 US Firms to Battle Out Didi Global Securities Class Action in US CourtQuinn Emanuel, Skadden, Wilson Sonsini, Sullivan & Cromwell, Gibson Dunn and O'Melveny are all representing parties in the lawsuit.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
March 20, 2024 | International Edition
The Asia Market Continues to Baffle Law Firm Leaders. In Singapore, Cracks Have EmergedAsia is no longer cheap and the region's markets are mature enough that firms scoping out opportunities must first do their homework, and do it carefully. If they don't, they may not last, Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
March 20, 2024 | International Edition
Stephenson Harwood's China Affiliate Firm Launches New OfficeCorporate partner Joanna Jiang, who joined Wei Tu last year, will be leading the firm's new outfit in Shanghai.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
March 20, 2024 | International Edition
Uber Agrees to Pay Australian Taxi Drivers $178M in Class Action SettlementThe rideshare platform fought "tooth and nail" against the action, says plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn.
By Chris Niesche
3 minute read
March 19, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Moves: Linklaters Names New China Head, Yulchon Bolsters Disputes and Singapore Sees More Defectors to BoutiquesAsia's legal industry has seen a number of recent lateral moves, including in Greater China, South Korea and Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
March 19, 2024 | International Edition
Kinstellar Breaks into Southeast Asia with Vietnamese JVFounded in 2015, Asia Counsel counts 21 lawyers in its sole Ho Chi Minh City office.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
March 19, 2024 | International Edition
New Partner Boosts White & Case's Beijing Presence and M&A PracticeThe firm said that Alan Bao's addition was a crucial piece in the firm's bid to grow its share of the China market and expand its M&A business.
By Tony Sabine
3 minute read
March 18, 2024 | International Edition
Withers Enters into Alliance with Indonesian BoutiqueFounded in 2020, Karna Partnership counts five partners and 12 other lawyers.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
March 12, 2024 | International Edition
Former EY Hong Kong Affiliate Partners Find New Homes Following Office ClosureRossana Chu is now a partner at a Hong Kong practice and Fai Li is a Hong Kong partner at a Chinese law firm.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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