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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October 18, 2023 | International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Adds Team of Eight from Ince in Greater China

The firm hopes the hire will provide opportunities to work with a greater pool of Chinese mainland clients, from shipyards to traders to LNG operators.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

October 18, 2023 | International Edition

In China's Prolonged Blip, is Shenzhen the Glimmer of Hope?

Bird & Bird, Holman Fenwick Willan and Morgan Lewis & Bockius have all launched new offices in Shenzhen this year. Lawyers say there's first mover advantage but what are the opportunities that lie within?

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

October 16, 2023 | International Edition

Littler Adds Counsel Trio in Asia, Covers 7 Jurisdictions from Singapore

From Singapore, the firm's first and only Asian office, it now counts 7 lawyers who are admitted in Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, India, mainland China, U.S. and the U.K.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

October 12, 2023 | International Edition

In Asia, Lateral Hiring Is a Game of Cloak and Dagger

The due diligence that law firms need to conduct before hiring new lawyers requires a lot more than reading a résumé and making a few calls, Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing. But time and again, law firms end up bringing on lawyers whose ethical and professional conduct is questionable—or even criminal. Are they capable of making this stop?

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

October 12, 2023 | International Edition

Former Deacons Partner Hired by Baker McKenzie Accused in Court of Sexual Harassment

The alleged harassment by lawyer Stefano Mariani took place while he was a partner at the Hong Kong firm Deacons. Mariani joined Baker McKenzie in June.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

October 12, 2023 | International Edition

New Zealand's K3 Launches Legal Service Offering in Hong Kong with Local Association

The firm is looking to build on opportunities presented by the Greater Bay Area projects.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

October 11, 2023 | International Edition

Money Laundering Scandal Takes Center Stage in Singapore. Is the City's 'Squeaky Clean' Reputation at Risk?

An influx of wealth and the rapid growth of fintech companies operating on a global level without a comprehensive regulatory framework has led to an increase in high-profile corruption, fraud and money laundering cases involving unprecedented amounts of money.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

October 10, 2023 | International Edition

Southeast Asian Firms Amp Up Hiring, White & Case, CMS Add to Partner Ranks

Dentons LuatViet, AZB & Partners and Tilleke & Gibbins have all hired new partners.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

October 09, 2023 | International Edition

Goodwin Hong Kong Partner Takes on GC Role at Healthcare Investor

Philip Culhane had previously spent two decades at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

October 08, 2023 | International Edition

There Have Been 39 Asian IPOs in New York This Year. These Are the US Firms That Seized the Day

The U.S. boutiques used to focus on listings from Greater China but this year they have pivoted to Southeast Asia, where a growing number of companies are seeking to list in the U.S.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

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