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].
January 24, 2024 | International Edition
Singapore's Big Four Allen & Gledhill Debuts in ShanghaiAllen & 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
January 24, 2024 | International Edition
China Removes Draft Regulation to Limit Video Game AddictivenessThe country's regulations were focused on limiting the amount of money and time that people can spend on video games.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
January 22, 2024 | International Edition
K&L Gates Hires Away MoFo's Funds Partner in Singapore, Adds Another in SydneyJason Nelms joins from Morrison Foerster while Claudine Salameh joins from Norton Rose Fulbright.
By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
January 19, 2024 | International Edition
HKIAC Appoints New Secretary General, New Corporate Hires for Hong Kong, Indian FirmsCyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Eric Chow & Co have both appointed new corporate partners.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
January 19, 2024 | International Edition
Singapore Government Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Charges, Appoints Top LitigatorRepresented by top litigator Davinder Singh SC of his own set Davinder Singh Chambers, the former minister pleaded not guilty.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
January 17, 2024 | International Edition
As the Thai Competitive Landscape Shifts, Firms Are Testing Out New WatersMore and more Thai companies have been acquiring overseas assets, prompting domestic and regional law firms in Thailand to expand their global capabilities.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
January 17, 2024 | International Edition
Nishimura & Asahi Defends Mitsubishi UFJ on $36M Credit Suisse Bond Sale as 26 More Plaintiffs Seek $12.2MYamazaki Marunouchi has filed another $12.2 million lawsuit representing an additional 26 investors seeking compensation from Mitsubishi UFJ.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
January 17, 2024 | International Edition
Han Kun, Lewis Silkin Take Partners from Mayer Brown, Gall in Hong KongBonnie Yung joins Han Kun while Kenix Yuen joins Lewis Silkin.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
January 16, 2024 | International Edition
Davis Polk, Latham Engaged to Advise on Anta Spin-off and $1B IPO of AmerAmer's listing, if successful, will be one of the largest IPOs involving a Chinese majority shareholder on Nasdaq in over two years.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
January 12, 2024 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper Appoint New Country Heads, A&O Partner Relocates to SydneyBaker McKenzie and DLA Piper have appointed new country heads in Vietnam and Japan, respectively. Allen & Overy partner has relocated to Sydney from New York.
By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
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