Jessica Seah

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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February 06, 2025 | International Edition

KWM Adds Three New Partners in Singapore and Australia

King & Wood Mallesons has expanded its partnership with three new hires: debt capital markets lawyer Andy Ferris in Singapore, real estate specialist Lizzie Knight in Canberra, and construction litigator Ben Davidson in Melbourne.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

February 04, 2025 | Law.com

Chinese Firms Hire Partners from Kirkland and Paul Hastings in Hong Kong

Paul Hastings' James Ma and Kirkland's Gary Li have left for Chinese firms Jingtian & Gongcheng and Zhong Lun Law Firm, respectively.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

February 04, 2025 | International Edition

Chinese Firms Seize the Day, Hire Partners from Kirkland and Paul Hastings in Hong Kong

Paul Hastings' James Ma and Kirkland's Gary Li have left for Chinese firms Jingtian & Gongcheng and Zhong Lun Law Firm, respectively.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

February 03, 2025 | International Edition

As American Firms Retreat, Will Loyal UK Firms Regain Asia Market Share?

As the competitive landscape in Greater China has shifted dramatically over the past 18 months, with U.S. firms continuing to pull up stakes in the region, U.K. firms have pledged loyalty to Asia. But does that mean they will finally regain some ground? Don't bet on it, writes Asia Editor Jessica Seah.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

February 03, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Letter from Asia: As American Firms Retreat, Will Loyal UK Firms Regain Market Share In Asia?

As the competitive landscape in Greater China has shifted dramatically over the past 18 months, with U.S. firms continuing to pull up stakes in the region, U.K. firms have pledged loyalty to Asia. But does that mean they will finally regain some ground? Don't bet on it.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

February 03, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Sidley Trio Heads to New Legal Player in Hong Kong

Broadfield has hired Sidley Austin’s veteran partner and investment funds expert Effie Vasilopoulos and two others to lead its ambitious growth plans in Asia Pacific.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

February 03, 2025 | Law.com

New Law Firm Broadfield Hires Sidley Trio and Launches in Hong Kong with Local Alliance

Broadfield has hired Sidley Austin’s veteran partner and investment funds expert Effie Vasilopoulos and two others to lead its ambitious growth plans in Asia Pacific.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

February 03, 2025 | International Edition

Trinity International Expands With Singapore Office, Eyes Growth in Infrastructure and Energy

The firm's London partner Fiona Gulliford has relocated to Singapore. Trinity has also appointed Maxime Damphousse as its managing director and hired George Williams as counsel in the city.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

February 02, 2025 | International Edition

Morgan Lewis Grows Tokyo Partner Bench with Senior Duo From Withers

Gerald Fujii and Naoki Ueyama, real estate lawyers each with more than 20 years' experience, have moved over to the U.S. firm.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

February 02, 2025 | International Edition

New Legal Player Broadfield Hires Sidley Trio and Launches in Hong Kong with Local Alliance

Broadfield has hired Sidley Austin’s veteran partner and investment funds expert Effie Vasilopoulos and two others to lead its ambitious growth plans in Asia Pacific.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read