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].
December 05, 2023 | International Edition
Winston & Strawn Becomes Latest to Close in Hong KongThe firm follows several others in closing offices in Asia in 2023, amid a slow transactional market and numerous political tensions.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
December 04, 2023 | International Edition
In Southeast Asia, It's Not Always Better to Let Sleeping Dogs LieThe legal markets of Southeast Asia are filled with regional firms. Many of them show promise on their own but when they band together, they become a force to be reckoned with, writes Jessica Seah in the Asia Legal Briefing.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
December 04, 2023 | International Edition
Singapore Court Rejects Dismissal of $57M Class Action Against Terraform Labs and Co-FoundersDrew & Napier, Dentons Rodyk and Setia Law are acting on the matter.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
November 29, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Is Singapore the Answer to US Law Firms' Woes in Asia?Singapore, widely considered a gateway to Southeast Asia, has become a beacon for global advisers and investors over the past few years. But it's not that simple.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
November 24, 2023 | International Edition
Singapore's Promise Proves Slow to Deliver for Law Firm EntrantsFaced with a down market and increasing competition in Singapore, will new law firm entrants be forced to reevaluate their hopes for Southeast Asia? Lawyers say their sector focus is the secret sauce but is it too little too late?
By Jessica Seah
8 minute read
November 22, 2023 | International Edition
Asia Legal Awards 2024 Entry Deadline ExtendedDeadline for entries for the Asia Legal Awards 2024 has been extended until December 1.
By Law.com International Staff
2 minute read
November 15, 2023 | International Edition
Singapore to Add Layer of Scrutiny to Significant Investments With New BillOnce the bill passes, Singapore will join such countries as China, Japan, the U.S., Australia and the U.K., which have comparable investment regulations.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
November 15, 2023 | International Edition
China's DaHui Launches Office in WuhanHan Kun Law Offices and Shu Jin Law have both also recently opened in Wuhan.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 15, 2023 | International Edition
Hong Kong's Hugill & Ip Takes Team of Five from Local BoutiqueThe joining of the former Gall team significantly boosts the Hong Kong firm's contentious practice capabilities, particularly in the private client space.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
November 10, 2023 | International Edition
The Indian Marketplace: Poised for a RevolutionLaw.com International will be hosting our Indian Legal Marketplace: Poised for a Revolution webinar on December 5, 2023, at 4pm HKT.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
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