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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February 28, 2023 | International Edition

Goodwin Expands Singapore Office With Investments Funds Hire

Goodwin 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 Singapore

Clifford 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 Mergers

Singapore 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 Spin

Managing 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

February 23, 2023 | International Edition

Asia Partner Moves: Han Kun Takes Tian Yuan's Shanghai Head, Offshore Firms Play Partner Musical Chairs

Han Kun Law Offices has hired away Tian Yuan Law Firm's Shanghai managing partner while Appleby takes from Harneys.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

February 20, 2023 | International Edition

New Listing Rules Formalize Beijing's Power to Stop Foreign Listings by Chinese Companies

The new listing rules, which give the Chinese securities regulator the ultimate power to oversee and block potential listings of Chinese companies on foreign bourses, may have wider implications, lawyers say.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

February 15, 2023 | International Edition

Even Before ChatGPT, China Was Pushing Its Legal Sector to Adopt AI

While the generative artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT has created a buzz since its launch just a few months ago, AI is not a new phenomenon. In China, the government has mandated its use in the legal sector.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

February 14, 2023 | International Edition

Adani's Short Seller Woes Will Have a Deep Impact on Asia's Legal Market

One of India's largest companies, Adani's market cap tanked following the release of a U.S. short seller report. And its current difficulties will have a wider impact on the legal market.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

February 12, 2023 | International Edition

White & Case's Only Hong Kong Disputes Partner Exits for A&O

Allen & Overy has hired White & Case's Greater China disputes practice head.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

February 09, 2023 | International Edition

Overlooked in Meetings, Comments on Appearance Among Obstacles Women Face in Law

Respondents to a survey by Mayer Brown and a non-profit group spoke of a "boy's club culture" in the Hong Kong legal scene that helped marginalise women and exclude them from opportunities.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

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