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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September 26, 2022 | International Edition

Magic Circle Duo, Davis Polk and Han Kun Plug Into Tencent Music Hong Kong Listing

Tencent Music is one of the 240 Chinese companies that are facing the threat of being delisted from the American bourses due to auditing disagreements between the U.S. and China.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 22, 2022 | International Edition

The 2023 Asia Legal Awards Are Coming to Singapore! Nominations Now Open.

The 2023 Asia Legal Awards are now open for submissions. For the first time ever, the awards ceremony will be held in Singapore in March, 2023.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

September 22, 2022 | International Edition

Chinese Firms Aren't Interested in Competing With Global Firms and Here's Why

In this week's Asia Legal Briefing, Asia Editor Jessica Seah discusses the rise of Chinese law firms and how they may soon be forced to compete with global players.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

September 20, 2022 | International Edition

Chinese Firms Soared, But Is a Fall from Grace Inevitable?

Together, the 45 highest-grossing Chinese law firms reported $13.8 billion in gross revenue in 2021, up a staggering 58% from the pre-pandemic year 2018.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

September 20, 2022 | International Edition

Despite Challenges, the Asia 50 Keep Getting Bigger

Head count among the 50 largest law firms in the Asia Pacific was up 9% year over year, with Chinese firms accounting for about 80% of the lawyers employed by that group.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

September 18, 2022 | International Edition

Asia Moves: Kennedys Partner Leaves to Set Up Own Chambers, While 3 Partners Move In-House

Three senior lawyers have left private practice for in-house roles, and one leaves Kennedys to set up his own practice in Singapore.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

September 18, 2022 | International Edition

Asia Deals: Trilegal Closes $4.7B Payments Deal, Hong Kong Capital Markets Creeps Back, Pinsents on Two Singapore-to-London Listings

Small to mid-sized listings are making their way onto the Hong Kong Exchange, India is set to create one of the world's largest digital payments companies and Singapore companies are looking to London for capital.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

September 15, 2022 | International Edition

South Korea Issues Google and Meta Largest Ever Privacy Fines

South Korea found that Google and Meta did not clearly inform users or obtain their consent as they collected information about their online activities, and used the data collected for targeted advertising.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 14, 2022 | International Edition

Chinese Companies Are Listing on the Swiss Stock Exchange. For Law Firms, Is This a Boon or a Bubble?

Four Chinese companies have listed on the Swiss Exchange in recent months and a host of law firms have benefited. More such IPOs are in the pipeline, but will interest in European listings last?

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

September 14, 2022 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Appoints First Female Singapore Managing Partner

Clifford Chance has appointed a new leader for its Singapore office to succeed Kai-Niklas Schneider, who has been Singapore managing partner since 2016.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

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