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].
May 29, 2023 | International Edition
HFW Takes SK Ecoplant GC as Partner for Singapore PracticeJoining from sustainable construction engineering firm, SK ecoplant, where she was general counsel, Helen Lee will be relocating from Seoul to Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
May 23, 2023 | International Edition
The Allen & Overy-Shearman Merger and the End of the Magic Circle EraIn Asia, the merger will give Shearman a needed boost in Southeast Asia, where A&O is a recognized leader. And A&O will suddenly have a lot more bargaining power and pitch appeal with Asian clients looking at American matters, as Shearman is still considered Wall Street royalty.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
May 16, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters Advises Hong Kong Exchange on Launch of Swap Connect PlatformThe Swap Connect is a mutual market access program between mainland China and Hong Kong for the trading of over-the-counter derivatives.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 12, 2023 | International Edition
HFW Flies In Aviation Heavyweight from Clyde & Co AsiaPeter Coles is currently based in Hong Kong and will be relocating back to London to rejoin HFW.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 12, 2023 | International Edition
India's Rajiv Luthra Passes and Rests in PowerTributes poured in after the sudden passing of Rajiv Luthra, founder and managing partner of Luthra and Luthra, a prominent pillar of the legal community and stalwart of the Indian legal market.
By Jessica Seah
7 minute read
May 11, 2023 | International Edition
Shearman Hong Kong Loses Two Investigations Lawyers to SteptoeWith McKiernan's joining, Steptoe will now count three partners in Hong Kong, one of whom is dually-based.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
May 10, 2023 | International Edition
Amber Group Legal Head Benjamin Bai Returns to Private Practice for King & Wood MallesonsOne of Greater China's best-known IP lawyers, Bai joined Amber a year ago from Ant Group, where he was head of the company's intellectual property legal team, and previously worked at Allen & Overy and Jones Day.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 09, 2023 | International Edition
Ince Hong Kong Charts Own Path with Partner HireThe firm's Hong Kong arm tears away from the firm's administration as it adds a new dispute resolution partner to its local bench.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 09, 2023 | International Edition
Withers, Drew & Napier Lead Over 150 Asian Investors on Credit Suisse Bond ClaimsClaims are being made from all parts of the world to reclaim losses over the write down of the AT1 bonds.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
May 08, 2023 | International Edition
Singapore Litigation Boutique Setia Law Adds Public Prosecutor to BenchVictoria Ting was most recently a public lawyer within the financial and technology crime division of the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC), where she prosecuted and tried cases related to fraud, bribery, money laundering and sanctions.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
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