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].
February 04, 2025 | Law.com
Chinese Firms Hire Partners from Kirkland and Paul Hastings in Hong KongPaul 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 KongPaul 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 KongBroadfield 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 AllianceBroadfield 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 EnergyThe 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 WithersGerald 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 AllianceBroadfield 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
January 24, 2025 | Law.com
How This Dark Horse Firm Became a Major Player in ChinaLoeb & Loeb, which launched a Beijing office in 2008, has been playing the long game and is now outgunning the likes of Skadden, Kirkland and Davis Polk for work on U.S. IPOs issued by Asia-based companies.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
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