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 01, 2023 | International Edition

Watson Farley Launches Seoul Office

The firm has hired in from K&L Gates and Herbert Smith Freehills for the launch.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

February 01, 2023 | International Edition

Will KPMG's Big Move in Southeast Asia Finally Win It Some Overdue Market Share?

KPMG believes its acquisition of the Southeast Asian network firm ZICO Law, which gave it about 270 additional lawyers across Southeast Asia in one fell swoop, will "revolutionize" its footprint in the Asia-Pacific market.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

January 31, 2023 | International Edition

Reed Smith and Morgan Lewis Add Debt Securities Partners to Hong Kong Practices

Reed Smith and Morgan Lewis have both appointed a new debt securities partners to their Hong Kong offices.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

January 26, 2023 | International Edition

Asian Firms Dominate 2022 M&A Dealmaking

Over the past couple of years, Asia-based firms, particularly Indian practices, have dominated M&A rankings in the region.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

January 19, 2023 | International Edition

Wealth Is Flooding Into Singapore. Will Private Client Work Provide Sustainable Returns?

Lawyers say the decades Singapore has dedicated to building and finessing its systems, regulations, and image as a hub for financial services, technology and innovation as well as dispute resolution, are finally paying off.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

January 15, 2023 | International Edition

Is There Still Room for 'Old White Guys' in Hong Kong's Legal Industry?

"Old white guys" are being phased out of leadership roles at top foreign firms in Hong Kong, Asia Editor Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing. While this is, in part, a natural changing of the guard in Hong Kong's legal market, it might also be the mark of China's long arm.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

January 12, 2023 | International Edition

Watson Farley Adds Dentons Energy Partner to Singapore Practice

In Asia, the firm has focused on expanding its Singapore practice in recent months.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

January 11, 2023 | International Edition

As China Reopens, Will 'China Bull' Lawyers Finally Be Vindicated?

China's reopening is a huge relief to many international law firms that have long been banking on the Chinese market. Deals are trickling in but for many, recovery might be slow.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read