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].
October 20, 2021 | International Edition
The Elephant in the Room: Why Aren't Asia's Firms Reporting Revenue?Why won't Japanese, Indian and Singapore law firms report their revenue? And for that matter, why won't international firms say what percentage of their overall revenue comes from the Asia Pacific?
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
October 13, 2021 | International Edition
India's Elite Firms Flourish in IPO BonanzaChina's recent crackdown on tech companies has spooked investors, giving rise to India's spate of IPO activity. Investors are seeking opportunities elsewhere in Asia, and the market's liquidity bodes well for some of India's largest law firms.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
October 12, 2021 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: September—October 2021Some of the biggest deals were handled by global law firms based in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and China, advising companies in China, Japan and Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
October 11, 2021 | International Edition
Dechert Takes Kirkland Partner For Asia Financial Restructuring Practice LaunchThe hire is Dechert's first Hong Kong partner addition in two years.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 08, 2021 | International Edition
McDermott Will & Emery Expands Further With HSF Hire in SingaporeThe move marks the third defection this year by a long-serving partner from Herbert Smith Freehills' Singapore office.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
October 06, 2021 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Mourns Death of Hong Kong HeadThe lawyer had been a partner at the firm for more than two decades and had led its Scottish offices.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 05, 2021 | International Edition
Weil Gotshal Makes Rare Hong Kong Partner Hire From US RivalThe lateral addition is just the fourth to join the firm's Greater China offering in six years.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 05, 2021 | International Edition
Still Figuring Out the Asia Legal MarketIt's a fast-changing market, so it's hard to keep up. But this weekly Asia Legal Briefing can help.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
October 04, 2021 | International Edition
Linklaters Appoints HSF Counsel as Asia Head of Construction PracticeWith the move, Herbert Smith Freehills loses yet another lawyer in a string of departures in Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 04, 2021 | International Edition
Goodwin Procter Hires 2 Former Simpson Thacher Lawyers as Hong Kong PartnersGoodwin's Hong Kong office, its only Asian outfit, now counts 28 lawyers including 12 partners.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
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