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].
February 14, 2022 | International Edition
Jones Day Singapore Disputes Partner Moves to Shearman & Sterling in LondonMatthew Skinner has spent more than two decades in the Asia Pacific, the most recent ten years based in the Singapore office of Jones Day.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
February 14, 2022 | International Edition
Latham Former Energy Co-Chair Leaves for McDermott in SingaporeClarinda-Tjia Dharmadi had spent more than two decades at Latham and was the former global co-chair of its power and energy industry group.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
February 11, 2022 | International Edition
SoftBank Group Senior Counsel Returns to Private Practice with HSF MoveThe partner returns to the firm from the Japanese conglomerate.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
February 10, 2022 | International Edition
Hong Kong: The Great DepartureHong Kong is experiencing a record drop in population as tens of thousands of residents have moved to such countries as the U.K., the U.S., Canada and Australia. Whether they are leaving because of politics or as a result of Hong Kong's draconian "zero-COVID" policy, the exodus is having a big impact on Hong Kong's legal industry.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
February 10, 2022 | International Edition
Who's Still Afraid of the Big Bad Four?Since the Big Four started making a big push into Asia about five years ago, their performance in the legal arena has been rather underwhelming. Will the pandemic mark their turning point?
By Jessica Seah
9 minute read
February 07, 2022 | International Edition
Ex-Goldman Banker's 1MDB Corruption Trial Begins in New York After 2-Year DelayThe U.S. government has charged Ng with bribery, circumventing internal accounting controls and laundering money through Goldman's business dealings with Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, while he was working at the bank.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
February 07, 2022 | International Edition
Kim & Chang Loses One to Boutique, K&L Gates Hires Steptoe PartnerKim & Chang partner Seokchun Yun leaves for Geneva-based disputes boutique, and K&L Gates adds former Steptoe & Johnson Beijing head Susan Munr as Hong Kong counsel.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
February 07, 2022 | International Edition
Allen & Overy and Linklaters Advise on US$3 Billion Southeast Asian Bank SaleThe firms have taken roles on United Overseas Bank's US$3 billion acquisition of Citigroup's Southeast Asian consumer banking franchise.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
January 31, 2022 | International Edition
Withers Hong Kong Family Law Team Leaves to Set Up BoutiqueRita Ku has left Withers with a trio of associates to set up her own firm. She will soon be joined by the firm's head of family law practice, Sharon Ser.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
January 27, 2022 | International Edition
Heavyweight US and Korean Firms Team Up For South Korea's Largest Ever IPOLG Energy Solutions, the world's second largest battery manufacturer, is making its US$10.8 billion debut on the Korea Exchange.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
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