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].
November 15, 2021 | International Edition
Paul Weiss' China Managing Partner to DepartThe departure leaves the firm's Hong Kong office with no resident partners.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
November 15, 2021 | International Edition
Shearman Partner Returns to Clifford Chance in Hong KongThe Shearman & Sterling capital markets partner leaves the U.S. firm after 16 years.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 12, 2021 | International Edition
Weibo Faces 'Anticompetitive' Lawsuit as China Cracks Down on BigTechA Chinese software developer is suing the major microblogging platform over alleged anticompetitive restrictions, as China intensifies its scrutiny of monopolistic practices.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
November 11, 2021 | International Edition
Mayer Brown Takes Hong Kong Investment Funds Team from EvershedsLed by partner Paul Moloney, one counsel and an associate leaves Eversheds for Mayer Brown.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 10, 2021 | International Edition
Hunton Andrews Kurth Adds Second Partner to TokyoHogan Lovells partner Sean Conaty moves over.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
November 10, 2021 | International Edition
US Government Investigates Tencent's $1.3B Acquisition of British Videogame MakerTencent is being advised by Davis Polk & Wardwell while Sumo is being advised by Allen & Overy.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 09, 2021 | International Edition
Stephenson Harwood and Mishcon Add to Asia PartnershipsThe two law firms have boosted their private client practices in Asia in recent months, hoping to seize the opportunities with the growth of "new money" in the region.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 09, 2021 | International Edition
Ex-Bryan Cave Hong Kong Partners Scrap Own FirmFormer Hong Kong partners of Blank Rome and legacy Bryan Cave have ceased operations of a boutique firm they founded to join rival international and local outfits.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 08, 2021 | International Edition
Hong Kong Debuts Legal Walk Event to Raise Funds for Local CharitiesThe Hong Kong Legal walk will take place in March next year, aiming to raise funds for four local charities.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
November 08, 2021 | International Edition
Singapore Court Launches Sector List to Expedite Tech, Infrastructure and Construction CasesThe Singapore International Commercial Court has launched a Technology, Infrastructure and Construction List to help expedite the resolution of technically complex disputes and reduce the cost of litigation for parties involved.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
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