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].
March 06, 2023 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Launches Beijing Office, Cites Growth in US Investigations on Chinese CompaniesXiao Liu, the firm's China practice chair and Shanghai co-managing partner, will be relocating to Beijing to lead the firm's new office.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
March 03, 2023 | International Edition
DLA Piper Hires Baker McKenzie Thai Partner for Bangkok PracticeDLA Piper has added a new partner to its corporate practice in Bangkok. Thananan Sangnuan joins from Baker McKenzie, where she was a partner.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
March 03, 2023 | International Edition
Yoon & Yang Adds Three Senior Lawyers, Two From Big Six RivalsYoon & Yang has hired two senior lawyers from its Big Six rivals Kim & Chang and Bae, Kim & Lee. The firm has simultaneously added to its bench the general counsel from Versum Materials.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
March 02, 2023 | International Edition
A Decade On, Howse Williams Goes All In on Hong Kong. Here's WhyThe firm is now the second-largest law firm in Hong Kong and has found a way to thrive in a market dominated by massive international firms that are headquartered halfway around the globe.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
February 28, 2023 | International Edition
Loyens & Loeff Pulls Out Of SingaporeThe firm concluded it is no longer essential to maintain a physical office in Singapore but said would fly out on a regular basis to meet with clients.
By Jessica Seah | Brian Yap
2 minute read
February 28, 2023 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Secures Japanese Law Capability with Partner HireNorton Rose Fulbright has secured Japanese law capability with the hire of a new Japanese-law qualified banking and restructuring partner.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
February 28, 2023 | International Edition
Goodwin Expands Singapore Office With Investments Funds HireGoodwin Procter has made its first lateral partner hire in Singapore since launching in the city-state in October.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
February 28, 2023 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Hires Away NRF Global Tech Co-Head as Partner in SingaporeClifford Chance has hired a new Singapore technology practice partner, Stella Cramer, from Norton Rose Fulbright.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
February 23, 2023 | International Edition
In a Bid to Win Market Share, Mid-Sized Singapore Firms Orchestrate MergersSingapore firms RHTLaw Asia and JTJB Lawyers have orchestrated separate mergers in the city-state and in Thailand.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
February 23, 2023 | International Edition
Let's Talk About Law Firms and Their SpinManaging law firms has become more complex and firms have to contend with an increasing amount of negative news. Understandably, they want to control the narrative. But the Asia Legal Briefing warns that spin doesn't always work—and sometimes it can backfire.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
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