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 02, 2024 | International Edition

MoFo Singapore Managing Partner Takes Team to Baker McKenzie

Shirin Tang and Lip Kian Ang are jumping to Baker McKenzie, which over the past 18 months has added more than 50 transactional partners in key global financial centers, including Singapore and London.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

September 01, 2024 | International Edition

Dentons Takes Hong Kong Disputes Trio From Norton Rose Fulbright

Dentons' global chief executive partner Elliott Portnoy said he sees current uncertainty in the market as an opportunity for the firm to expand with new talent, expertise and practices.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

August 29, 2024 | International Edition

Trio of Firms Score Roles as Warburg Pincus, LendLease Buy Singapore Portfolio For $1.2B

Latham & Watkins, Allen & Gledhill and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer are advising.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

August 28, 2024 | International Edition

Jones Day Hires King & Spalding Corporate Partner in Singapore

Parveet Singh Gandoak has advised on some of the largest South Asia cross-border corporate transactions in recent years.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

August 28, 2024 | International Edition

With the Rise of Political Polarization, Dispute Resolution Services Take Center Stage in Singapore

Geopolitical events and fallout over the past few years, particularly the continuously deteriorating relationship between China and the U.S., have contributed to the growth of Singapore's dispute resolution platforms.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

August 28, 2024 | International Edition

Appleby Boosts Asia Offering With Launch Of Offshore Fiduciary Service in Shanghai

The launch comes in light of growing "client demand for a full-service offshore law and fiduciary business", said David Bulley, managing partner of Appleby's Hong Kong and Shanghai offices.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

August 27, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Advises on $1.3B Asia Fund Formation by Sea Town

Clifford Chance lawyer says the transaction is the latest example of a growing private credit market in Asia.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

August 27, 2024 | International Edition

Lawyers Cite Strong Appetite for Capital Markets Work in India as IPO Pipeline Grows

The latest listings highlight an increase of activity in India's capital markets, which lawyers explain is "driven by the surge in domestic liquidity."

By Kasvi Sehgal

3 minute read