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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August 31, 2021 | International Edition

Beijing Firms Anjie and Broad & Bright to Merge

Together, the two firms will have more than 400 lawyers across seven offices with a combined revenue of RMB600 million (US$92.8 million).

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

August 30, 2021 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Loses Asia Head of Private Capital to King & Wood Mallesons

Nicola Yeomans is the second Herbert Smith Freehills veteran to depart from the firm's Singapore office this year. In May, Herbert Smith Freehills also lost long-time energy partner David Clinch to Shearman & Sterling.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

August 27, 2021 | International Edition

Lawyers Move to Calm Fears Following China Probe That Halted Over 40 IPOs

Local experts say the headline-making probe is not part of China's wider regulatory crackdown.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

August 25, 2021 | International Edition

A Year After Hong Kong Closure, Orrick Launches in Singapore

Orrick's pivot from Hong Kong to Singapore is not a new phenomenon. Its Singapore launch follows a long string of openings in the city-state in recent months.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

August 24, 2021 | International Edition

Over 40 Chinese IPOs Halted as Regulatory Probe Into Major Law Firm Opens

Several other law firms have been affected amid China's wider regulatory crackdown.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

August 23, 2021 | International Edition

US vs. UK Firms: Will China's Latest Crackdown Level the IPO Playing Field?

With China's latest cybersecurity probe, Hong Kong's "homecoming listings" may once again level the playing field for international firms, giving a boost to U.K. firms.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

August 19, 2021 | International Edition

Eversheds Asia Disputes Head Leaves for Conyers in Hong Kong

Mark Yeadon, who will lead he firm's Hong Kong disputes and restructuring practice, is the second disputes partner to join Conyers in Hong Kong this year.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read