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 20, 2021 | International Edition

KWM Hits Clifford Chance's Hong Kong Capital Markets Team Again For Hire

Along with the CC hire, KWM has also added to its mainland China partnership with 32 promotions.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

September 17, 2021 | International Edition

King & Wood Mallesons Advises on US$1.3B Hong Kong IPO as Market Lulls

King & Wood Mallesons, C&T Partners and Clifford Chance are advising on Dongguan Rural Commercial Bank's US$1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO, a deal that could revive a tepid third quarter.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

September 17, 2021 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills, Hogan Lovells Bolster Shanghai Offerings With Hires

Hogan Lovells has been on an Asian hiring spree this year.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

September 15, 2021 | International Edition

HFW Adds Disputes Partner in Hong Kong

Karen Cheung joins from local law firm Li & Partners. Her private client experience adds a new layer to the firm's local offering.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

September 15, 2021 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Appoints Miami Partner As Vietnam Head

The partner relocates to Vietnam from Miami, where he had been focusing on Latin American projects.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

September 14, 2021 | International Edition

Withers Takes Disputes Partner From Bird & Bird

Michael Chik's experience on high-profile disputes involving high-net-worth families makes him a good fit for Withers, which has built a strong reputation in the private client and wealth management space.

By Jessica Seah

1 minute read

September 13, 2021 | International Edition

Milbank Doubles Down in Hong Kong. Will Its New Strategy Pay Off?

While global firms that have relied on China-related work in Hong Kong are being impacted by the gradual decoupling of the U.S. and China, Milbank is thriving as it focuses on work in other parts of Asia.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read