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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July 15, 2022 | International Edition

150 Delisted Chinese Companies. Are Lawyers in Hong Kong Licking Their Lips?

The SEC has said that an agreement between China and the U.S. over auditing rules will unlikely come in time to prevent the delisting of 150 Chinese companies—bad news for U.S.-China trade relations but a windfall for lawyers in Hong Kong.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

July 14, 2022 | International Edition

Asia Deal Digest: Latham and Clifford Chance on Hong Kong's Largest IPO, HSF Helps Indonesian Airliner Avoid Bankruptcy.

Latham & Watkins and Clifford Chance have advised on Hong Kong's largest IPO this year; K&L Gates advises on the sale of Apple Daily Taiwan; and HSF helps Garuda avoid a multibillion-dollar bankruptcy.

By Jessica Seah

8 minute read

July 13, 2022 | International Edition

Sidley Austin Hires Goodwin Hong Kong Private Equity Partner for Singapore Base

The hire comes as the firm looks to "enhance" its leveraged finance offering to clients in Singapore and the wider Asia Pacific region.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

July 11, 2022 | International Edition

8-Lawyer Team Jumps From Winston & Strawn's Chinese Alliance Firm to JunHe

YuandaWinston's compliance team exodus is the latest in a series of departures since the two firms entered into the alliance. Yuanda is known for its compliance and white-collar practice.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

July 08, 2022 | International Edition

Former Herbert Smith Freehills Asia Head to Chair UK Financial Watchdog

The new appointment is currently CEO of Hong Kong's Securities Futures Commission.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

July 07, 2022 | International Edition

China Lockdown Shrinks APAC Trade, Magic Circle Firms Creep Back Into M&A Action

The China lockdown earlier in the year has impacted overall trade in Asia, shrinking the market by 16%. M&A work for British firms is picking back up in Asia and Indian firms are primed for a fruitful second half.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

July 07, 2022 | International Edition

EY Plugs Gap With New Hire in Singapore

A week after a team departure of eight lawyers including three directors, EY's Singapore legal arm attempts to rebuild practice with a new senior hire.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

July 06, 2022 | International Edition

Han Kun Fuels Exponential Expansion With Partner Hires, Mergers and New Offices

Over the past six months, Han Kun has hired partners in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, gained over 30 lawyers through a local merger and launched a new office in Haikou.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

July 06, 2022 | International Edition

Has Baker McKenzie Won Over Thailand?

The firm has promoted a relatively large number of lawyers in Thailand, a reflection of its increase in revenue of 8% over the past year.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

July 05, 2022 | International Edition

In Asia, Is It Back to Business or Still Too Soon?

The Asia legal market is back, as was clear at Law.com International's Asia Legal Awards dinner last week. But it's an ever-changing market, Jess Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing. Who will come out ahead?

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

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