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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January 02, 2025 | International Edition

Fangda, Slaughter and May Lead as Alibaba Sells Hypermart for $1.6B

Sullivan & Cromwell and JunHe are acting for private equity firm DCP Capital on its acquisition.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

January 02, 2025 | International Edition

Big Six Korean Firm Bae, Kim & Lee Boosts Disputes Offering With Former A&O Lifer

Chris Mainwaring-Taylor was until last year a partner at A&O Shearman, where he had worked for over 23 years, most recently based in Singapore.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

December 30, 2024 | International Edition

Rajah & Tann Strengthens Shenzhen Offering, Renames International Arbitration Head

Michelle Li joins Rajah & Tann from Herbert Smith Freehills.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

December 24, 2024 | International Edition

Ropes & Gray, Willkie Farr, KWM, Dechert Act on Xerox's $1.5B Buy in China

Ropes & Gray and Willkie Farr are acting for Xerox.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

December 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Sterlington Brings On Former Office Leader From Ashurst

Founded in 2016, Sterlington has 64 lawyers including 25 partners.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

December 23, 2024 | International Edition

Big Four Japanese Firm Mori Hamada Launches Foreign Joint Law Enterprise, Joins Rebrand Drive

Japanese firms are revamping their practices in a bid to grow their market share overseas.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

December 20, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields, MoFo Act on $1.8B TOPPAN Deal As Japan's US Buying Spree Continues

Japanese printing company TOPPAN Holdings is acquiring a packaging business from Sonoco for $1.8 billion, with Morrison & Foerster and Freshfields advising on the deal, reflecting Japan's recent spree of major foreign acquisitions.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read