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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September 12, 2023 | International Edition

Mayer Brown Adds New Corporate Partner in Hong Kong

Allison Lee was most recently an international counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton, where she had spent 15 years.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 12, 2023 | International Edition

Indian Firm JSA Revives Chennai Office with Merger

Indian firms have been bulking up significantly over the past few years.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 12, 2023 | International Edition

US Patent Boutique Hires Partner from McDermott to Launch Debut International Office in Tokyo

Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone, founded by four former Paul, Weiss partners last November, now has three offices in New York, Washington D.C. and Tokyo.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 11, 2023 | International Edition

The Thing About Young Lawyers Today…

Partners say many young lawyers in Asia display an air of entitlement, lack technical and social skills, and demonstrate a poor work ethic, Jessica Seah writes in The Asia Legal Briefing. Times are tough in Asia and rumors of law firm layoffs are running rampant. Shouldn't associates be stepping up their game?

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

September 11, 2023 | International Edition

The 2024 Asia Legal Awards Will Be in Singapore Once Again, Nominations Now Open

The Asia Legal Awards will be held in March 2024. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 24, 2023.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

September 11, 2023 | International Edition

Proskauer Rose Greater China Partner Duo Finds New Home at Stephenson Harwood

The two partners are joining Stephenson Harwood with two other counsel.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 07, 2023 | International Edition

DAC Beachcroft Builds Singapore via Association with Former Ince Ally

As part of its expansion, Incisive has also hired a new partner from Rajah & Tann.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 06, 2023 | International Edition

Have Foreign Firms Lost Their Appeal for Lawyers in China?

International firms are struggling to hire and domestic Chinese firms are growing at a much slower pace than just two years ago. With continued volatility in China, law firms aren't sure how to plan their growth and lawyers looking at the lateral market are wondering where they should go.

By Jessica Seah

8 minute read