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].
September 28, 2021 | International Edition
Kirkland, KWM on Evergrande Group's 'Lehman Scale' CrisisTop law firms are already working on various aspects of Evergrande's debt crisis. And the long list of antsy creditors will need to move quickly in order to secure proper legal representation before preferred advisers are conflicted out.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
September 28, 2021 | International Edition
Mishcon Doubles Down In Asia With Hong Kong Tie-UpThe association with a 20-strong outfit comes just a year after the firm - which is preparing to list in London - launched its first overseas office in Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 27, 2021 | International Edition
A&O Shifts Veteran Disputes Partner from Paris to SingaporeThe partner moves to Singapore, making A&O the second firm this month to helicopter-in partners into Southeast Asia.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 26, 2021 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Launches in Shanghai, Hits UK Rival For China IP PracticeThe new office launch means Gowling now has three offices in China—in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 21, 2021 | International Edition
Sidley in Singapore: A New Strategic Push into Disputes Work?The COVID-19 pandemic has filled a substantial pipeline of disputes for law firms in Asia related to unfulfilled contracts and commercial disagreements, and also to potential litigation from the deluge of liquidity.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
September 21, 2021 | International Edition
The Pandemic Couldn't Slow the Ascent of Asia-Pacific's Rapidly Expanding Elite FirmsThe challenges posed by the pandemic were short-lived in Asia, as a confluence of factors helped firms outpace many of their Global 200 competitors.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
September 21, 2021 | International Edition
Powered by Chinese Firms' Expansion, the Asia 50 Are Growing by Leaps and BoundsHead count at the 50 largest firms in Asia-Pacific grew by 13.5% in 2020.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
September 20, 2021 | International Edition
Will China's Application for CPTPP Membership Mean Another Boost to Intra-Asia Deals?Lawyers say it would likely mean a boost, but China's application to join CPTPP may face challenges as the country fights to preserve state control.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
September 20, 2021 | International Edition
Former Essex Court Chambers QC Joins Rival in Hong KongAt Temple Chambers, the lawyer will arbitrate disputes involving international investors, regional corporates and Chinese state-owned enterprises.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 20, 2021 | International Edition
KWM Hits Clifford Chance's Hong Kong Capital Markets Team Again For HireAlong with the CC hire, KWM has also added to its mainland China partnership with 32 promotions.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
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