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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February 01, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore Movements: More Partners Leave Big Law for Own Venture; TSMP, HSF Make New Appointments

Justin Choo has left Bird & Bird to set up his own shop in Singapore, while HSF and TSMP are making appointments in the city-state.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

January 31, 2024 | International Edition

KWM Adds Former Shearman Partner to Singapore, Promotes Two to Partnership in Asia

Gary Hamp was formerly a partner at Shearman & Sterling, Latham & Watkins and Hogan Lovells.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

January 30, 2024 | International Edition

China's Property Crisis Marks Sidley's Time in the Sun, But Will It Shake Up the Playing Field?

Outside of China's property crisis, activity in the restructuring realm has been muted in Asia. But now that Sidley Austin has sewn up the market on China real estate, how will rival firms shape up?

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

January 29, 2024 | International Edition

Hong Kong Court Has Had 'Enough', Orders China Evergrande to Liquidate

In court, Evergrande was represented by Des Veoux Chambers silk, Jose-Antonio Maurellet, SC. Advising on its restructuring is Sidley Austin.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

January 29, 2024 | International Edition

Mayer Brown Adds Banking Partner in Singapore

Janelene Chen is leaving Norton Rose Fulbright, where she was a partner, for her new role.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

January 25, 2024 | International Edition

King & Wood, Eversheds Alliance a 'Good Model For The World as it Currently Stands', CEO Says

In its first six months, the relationship has already generated hundreds of referrals, according to Eversheds' Lee Ranson, and could lead to further integration in the years to come.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

January 24, 2024 | International Edition

Big Four Japanese Firm Mori Hamada Steps Up Southeast Asian Game with Philippines Alliance

Driven by increasing trade between the two regions, Japanese law firms have expanded into Southeast Asia aggressively.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

January 24, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore's Big Four Allen & Gledhill Debuts in Shanghai

Allen & Gledhill was one of five foreign law firms to have received approvals from the Chinese Ministry of Justice to launch offices in mainland China.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read