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].
October 06, 2022 | International Edition
Dechert Advises on Dymon Asia $650M Fund, Southeast Asia Lures Fund AdvisersDechert has advised Dymon Asia on its third $650 million fundraise. And increase in interest and activity in Southeast Asia is luring legal advisers.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 06, 2022 | International Edition
Whistleblowing Increases in AsiaBaker McKenzie surveyed 523 business leaders in Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, and found that 41% reported increases in whistleblower reports over the past year.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
October 05, 2022 | International Edition
Morgan Lewis Adds Singapore Disputes Partner from Local SetThe hire follows the addition of a tax litigator, as international firms build their presence in the island country.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 05, 2022 | International Edition
Another Linklaters Hong Kong Capital Markets Partner Leaves FirmThe capital markets partner is the third to leave Linklaters' Hong Kong office in recent months.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 04, 2022 | International Edition
Goodwin Procter Launches in Singapore With Hong Kong Team RelocationThe private equity focused U.S. firm has launched its second office in Asia.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
October 03, 2022 | International Edition
Linklaters Adds A&O Asia Pacific Restructuring Co-HeadAllen & Overy's Asia Pacific restructuring practice co-head has joined Linklaters and says he expects to see a barrage of restructuring work now and an increase in complex restructurings in the longer term.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
October 02, 2022 | International Edition
Reed Smith Hires Third Partner in Greater China in Two Months, Adding Beijing Lawyer From PwCBarbara Li was previously a PwC partner and former head of corporate at the now defunct Rui Bai Law Firm.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 29, 2022 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Pillsbury Lead on $807M Hong Kong IPO of Electric Vehicle MakerDespite a recent spike in IPOs, capital market deal volumes have fallen sharply in Hong Kong this year.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 29, 2022 | International Edition
A Year After Singapore Opening, Orrick Hires Second Local PartnerA year after launching in Singapore, Orrick has hired its second partner on the ground. Karthik Kumar joins Orrick from Jones Day.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 26, 2022 | International Edition
Paul Weiss Rebuilds Hong Kong Office with Goodwin Partner HirePaul Weiss's Hong Kong office was hit by the major departure of China head Betty Yap last year.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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