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 17, 2024 | International Edition

India's JSA Secures Another Large Team Hire, Takes 25 from Rival Firm Trilegal

JSA is on an aggressive hiring streak, having also raided another rival firm for a team of 20 in June.

By Jessica Seah

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July 17, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore Big Four Firm Rajah & Tann Gets Approval for Shenzhen Launch

Rajah & Tann is the second Singapore firm to announce a new outfit in mainland China this year as bilateral relations between China and Singapore have been enhanced.

By Jessica Seah

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July 16, 2024 | International Edition

Orrick Doubles Down in Singapore with A&O Shearman Hires

Orrick has hired Michael Tardif and Ari Bessendorf from A&O Shearman in Jakarta.

By Jessica Seah

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July 15, 2024 | International Edition

Withers Adds Private Client Quartet in Hong Kong

Withers has added a new partner to its Hong Kong outfit.

By Jessica Seah

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July 09, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore and Hong Kong: A Zero-Sum Game?

Lawyers have grown accustomed to placing value on one over the other, but Singapore and Hong Kong are vastly different markets, writes Jessica Seah in The Asia Legal Briefing.

By Jessica Seah

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July 08, 2024 | International Edition

Japanese M&A Market Shines as Asia Sees Chinese Advisers Fall

Simpson Thacher and Freshfields took the top two spots for Asia M&A, and China's Fangda Partners ranked third. For Japan-related deals, three of the Big Four Japanese firms placed at the top.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

July 04, 2024 | International Edition

CMS Hires Ex-Mayer Brown Hong Kong Funds Partner; India Buzzes with Lateral Moves

International and regional law firms have made partner and team hires across India, Hong Kong and Australia.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

July 04, 2024 | International Edition

Eversheds Mulls Beijing Closure

Eversheds signed an exclusive alliance with King & Wood Mallesons last year but had not been expected to make changes to its China offices. Meanwhile, the firm is looking to open in Singapore.

By Jessica Seah

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