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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October 02, 2024 | International Edition

Global AI Regulation: Southeast Asia Takes a 'Light Touch,' as China and the EU Play a Heavier Hand

Southeast Asia, and particularly Singapore, has taken a "light touch" in the regulation of AI. But the approach is not the same everywhere in Asia.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

October 02, 2024 | International Edition

Equity Capital Markets Activity Picks Up in Asia Pacific, Q3 Data Shows

Initial public offerings increased on the last quarter and on the same period last year, with India flotations helping to lead the way, according to Dealogic figures.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

October 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Letter from Asia: The U.S. Election and Watching from the Sidelines

Lawyers in Asia have responded to questions about what impact they thought the American presidential election results would have on the Asian market with nonchalance and even indifference, writes Asia Editor Jessica Seah. It isn't that legal folk in Asia don't care -- it's perhaps just that they don't care yet.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

October 01, 2024 | International Edition

Dechert Hong Kong Quintet Finds New Home at Hogan Lovells

Two partners and three associates are moving over following Dechert's decision to cease operations in the city.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

September 30, 2024 | International Edition

Fifth Foreign Judge to Step Down from Hong Kong Court This Year

With the latest departure, there will be a total of six non-permanent foreign judges remaining.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

September 27, 2024 | International Edition

Ropes & Gray Reps Bain Capital on $695M Japanese Motorcycle Business Investment

Bain will acquire a majority stake in Red Baron from its founding family and other investors.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

September 26, 2024 | International Edition

Asia Moves: Regional Boutiques Gain Talent; Dentons Lee, Linklaters Add to Bench

Firms in Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong have made some hires.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

September 25, 2024 | International Edition

Sterlington New York Hires Former Withers Asset Finance Head as Partner in Hong Kong

Paul Jebely will continue to be based in Hong Kong and will be travelling extensively around Asia, the Middle East and North America to see and deal with clients.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 24, 2024 | International Edition

Foreign Law Firms in Hong Kong Cut Head Counts; the 20 Largest Firms Trim 5% of Lawyers in 12 Months

Senior partners have been encouraged to retire early, while capital markets and M&A teams also have been cut as deal work dries up. A Law.com analysis of Hong Kong Law Society data shows just how dramatic those cuts have been over the past year.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

September 24, 2024 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn Cuts Half of Singapore Partnership, Four Partners Set to Leave

The move, which leaves the firm with three partners who are solely based in Singapore, comes in contrast to the steady influx into the city-state in recent years.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

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