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].
October 04, 2023 | International Edition
US and Indian Firms Top Charts for Q3 Legal Advisor Market Share in Asia PacificThe total value of those Chinese deals announced by third quarter is $223 billion—there are less than half of those in Southeast Asia, with 1,769 announced deals holding 41% of the total value for Chinese deals.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
October 03, 2023 | International Edition
2 Former King & Spalding Lawyers Found Singapore BoutiqueSeveral leading disputes lawyers have set out to lead their own practices in Singapore over the past two years.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 03, 2023 | International Edition
Charles Russell Speechlys Hires Disputes Partner from Ince Hong KongThe hiring of Stephen Chan follows that of Vanessa Duff, who joined the firm from Withers.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 02, 2023 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Moves to Launch in Singapore, Says 'Lots of Cases Veering That Way'The firm's two Asian office launches, taking place just months apart, are an indication of increased client demand and needs around complex, high profile commercial litigation and investigations in the region.
By Jessica Seah
7 minute read
September 28, 2023 | International Edition
A&O + Shearman: How Will Asia Partners Vote?Partners in Asia seem to be in favor of the merger, and it's not hard to imagine why. With the Asian market experiencing a prolonged blip and no clear end in sight, status quo isn't really an option, Asia Editor Jessica Seah writes.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
September 28, 2023 | International Edition
Asian Law Firms Seek Mergers as 'Critical Mass' Takes On New MeaningLaw firms across Asia are feeling pressure from both foreign and domestic players, prompting them to seek out mergers. Smaller firms fear they could end up missing out on a share of the pie, or worse, become irrelevant.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
September 27, 2023 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Lays Off Asia Capital Markets LawyersEarlier in September, Linklaters announced a 'modest reduction' to its Greater China head count, citing difficulties created by the prolonged market downturn.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 26, 2023 | International Edition
Big Law Sidelined as Asian IPOs Listing in New York Skew Smaller and Favor BoutiquesInstead of Big Law players such as Kirkland and Davis Polk, firms such as Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li and Loeb & Loeb have taken the majority market share.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
September 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer
The China Dilemma: Should Law Firms Call It Quits?U.S. leaders are finding it harder to justify substantial presences in China.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
September 24, 2023 | International Edition
K&L Gates Appoints New Asia Managing Partner as Veteran Leader Steps DownDavid Tang, who has held the role of Asia managing partner for more than two decades, will remain a full-time partner at the firm as Ryan Dwyer succeeds him as Asia head.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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