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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August 17, 2022 | International Edition

Indian Law Firm Luthra and Luthra Stages a Comeback

Is it too little, too late, or perfect timing? And how much has the firm really changed?

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

August 16, 2022 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Adds Former Secretary General of Japan Fair Trade Commission to Tokyo Offering

The high-profile hire of the 40-year JFTC veteran adds a rare addition to the firm in Japan where it is already one of the largest foreign legal joint enterprises.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

August 16, 2022 | International Edition

Asia Deals Digest: A&O and CC Advise on Carrefour's Asia Exit As Southeast Asia Market Carries the Region

The Greater China market has remained tepid over the summer period as multi-million dollar deals concentrate in Southeast Asia.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

August 12, 2022 | International Edition

Hires Across Asia for Howse Williams, Ashurst, CAM and Haiwen

Hong Kong firm Howse Williams now has 33 partners in Hong Kong while Ashurst has expanded further in Tokyo.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

August 11, 2022 | International Edition

The Asia Legal Briefing: Do British Firms in Asia Suffer From an Identity Crisis?

The very characteristics that the leaders of the elite U.K. law firms believe set them apart are actually what make them the same, says Asia Editor Jessica Seah.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

August 10, 2022 | International Edition

Adding Fuel to the Fire? Lawyers Say Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan Unlikely to Create Much of a Ripple for Businesses

Companies in Taiwan are accustomed to dealing with tensions between Taiwan and China. But they have increased efforts to protect their assets and some are gradually moving operations and investments out of China, lawyers say.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

August 08, 2022 | International Edition

Hong Kong Boutique Practice Takes Disputes Partner From Chinese Elite Firm

Mark Bedford has joined Bowers, a Hong Kong boutique firm, from China's Zhong Lun Law Firm.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

August 07, 2022 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Hires Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor, Kobre & Kim Investigations Partner in Singapore

Vasu Muthyala was a partner in Kobre & Kim's Asia investigations practice. His move to Clifford Chance includes a relocation from Hong Kong to Singapore.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read