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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June 04, 2024 | International Edition

Deacons Sexual Harassment Saga Takes a Turn as Judge Lifts Anonymity and Ex-Partner Sues for Defamation

A case brought against the former Deacons and Baker McKenzie lawyer has been discontinued and the claimant has been ordered to pay costs.

By Jessica Seah | Tony Sabine

4 minute read

June 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Letter From Asia: The Americans Are Leaving China in Droves, but Will It Level the Playing Field?

The risks inherent to running a legal business in China now far outweigh China's appeal. But over the past 18 months, no U.K. law firms have exited China, nor have they closed any offices on the mainland.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

June 03, 2024 | International Edition

RPC Takes Another Corporate Partner from Singapore Boutique

RPC's latest addition, Kiat Wee Lau, is a former Big Four Singapore firm partner who advises on M&A, financial regulation, funds, private equity, venture capital, and private wealth deals and matters in Asia Pacific.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

May 31, 2024 | International Edition

Making Partner Isn't What it Used to Be. So What are Young Lawyers in Asia Made Of?

The stuff of hard revenue and profits, such as deal-making and bringing in new business, is still important. But now aspiring partners have to show they can offer a lot more.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

May 30, 2024 | International Edition

Hong Kong Convicts 14 Pro-Democracy Activists in City's Largest National Security Case

The 16 accused are part of a group of 47 pro-democracy activists charged for holding unofficial primaries in 2020 to select candidates for the city's Legislative Council election.

By Law.com International Staff

2 minute read

May 29, 2024 | International Edition

India's Luthra and Luthra Merges with Litigation Chambers Aishwarya AnanthKumar

The merger is the second tie-up in the past 12 months. Last year, Luthra and Luthra combined with 33-lawyer outfit Atlas Law Partners.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

May 29, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters, White & Case Act on Fosun's Latest $730M Private Bank Divestment

In a bid to pare down its debt, Fosun has been streamlining its portfolio for assets for years.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

May 27, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore's Big Four Allen & Gledhill Launches Outfit in Indonesia

AGI Legal is being led by Allen & Gledhill partner Aris Budi Prasetiyo, as well as three former partners at Indonesian firm Ali Budiardjo, Nugroho, Reksodiputro.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read