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].
November 14, 2022 | International Edition
Paul Hastings Takes Hong Kong Securities Partner from DeaconsPaul Hastings has made a rare Hong Kong partner hire. Joining the firm is capital markets lawyer, Peter Cheng, from Deacons.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 10, 2022 | International Edition
Reed Smith Adds From Milbank in SingaporeReed Smith has upped its Asia expansion in the past year.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
November 10, 2022 | International Edition
Amazon, Chinese Authorities Shut Down 3 Counterfeit Chinese OperationsThe company used its own Counterfeit Crimes Unit to locate Chinese warehouses and manufacturing facilities and then worked with Chinese authorities to crack down on them, circumventing the need for the involvement of outside counsel.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 09, 2022 | International Edition
Drew & Napier, Dentons Rodyk, Rajah & Tann Act on $57 million TerraUSD Suit in SingaporeDrew & Napier is representing the plaintiffs, who are seeking $56.9 million in a suit again TerraUSD founder, Do Kwon.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
November 07, 2022 | International Edition
K&L Gates Hires Debt Capital Markets Partner from Simmons & Simmons in Hong KongK&L Gates has hired away Simmons & Simmons' Hong Kong debt capital markets partner, Jay Lee.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 07, 2022 | International Edition
As Hong Kong Picks Itself Up, Will Law Firms Be Vindicated?Singapore continues to be a popular hub for international firms and more are likely to open offices there. But in this week's Asia Legal Briefing, Asia Editor Jessica Seah wonders which firms will make it. Plus, read about the 10th Annual Asia Legal Awards, to be held in March 2023.
By Jessica Seah
8 minute read
November 03, 2022 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: Sullivan & Cromwell, Skadden, Latham, Allen & Gledhill Gain With Billion-Dollar Deals Focused on Joint Ventures and M&AThese deals were spread across Asia, taking place in Japan, Singapore, Mainland China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong and India.
By Jessica Seah
9 minute read
November 03, 2022 | International Edition
Kennedys Quits Thailand, Closing Bangkok Office After Five YearsThe UK insurance firm took the decision after a review, following Mayer Brown is closing down its operations in the country.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
November 02, 2022 | International Edition
Jingtian & Gongcheng Continues Domestic Expansion with Five New PartnersThe Chinese law firm has continued to build on its bench strength for the past couple of years.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 02, 2022 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints New North Asia Managing PartnerHerbert Smith Freehills has appointed a new managing partner in North Asia, where it has two office in Tokyo and Seoul.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
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