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].
September 17, 2020 | International Edition
Singapore Extends Legal Tech Program and Increases FundingThe Tech-celerate for Law program, established to help law practices adopt technology, has been extended to January 2021, and funding support for the program has also been increased.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 14, 2020 | International Edition
Market Hails UN Convention on Mediation a 'Milestone' in International DisputesThe "significant milestone" involves 53 signatories, including the U.S., but notably excludes the EU, Australia and the U.K.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
September 10, 2020 | International Edition
Global Law Firms in Singapore Vie for the Ultra-RichFirms are vying to serve the many high-net-worth individuals and families from across Asia that are establishing a base in Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
September 10, 2020 | International Edition
King & Spalding Bolsters Singapore Office With Shearman & Sterling DuoThe duo joins King & Spalding's team of 34, including 12 partners, in Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 10, 2020 | International Edition
Five Law Firms Advise on Yum China's $2.2B Secondary Listing in Hong KongSidley Austin and Jingtian & Gongcheng advised the issuer while Freshfields, Simpson Thacher and Commerce & Finance acted for the banks.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 08, 2020 | International Edition
Will Japan and South Korea Benefit From Hong Kong's Troubles?Both countries face such challenges as heavy tax burdens, bloated government and monolingualism. But their governments are implementing policies to make them more attractive to foreign companies.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
September 08, 2020 | International Edition
Freshfields, Jingtian and Clifford Chance advise on $1B Hong Kong IPOThere has been $12.8 billion worth of equity capital markets deals in Hong Kong so far this year.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 01, 2020 | International Edition
Skadden, Latham and Han Kun Advise on Chinese Electric Car Maker's Increased NYSE OfferingIn 2018, NIO Inc., a Tesla rival, became the first Chinese electric vehicle maker to list on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $1.8 billion.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
August 27, 2020 | International Edition
Harry Elias, Founder of Singapore's Harry Elias Partnership, DiesThe firm's name partner, one of Singapore's first batch of Senior Counsel and a top litigator, was 83.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
August 26, 2020 | International Edition
Japan's Law Firms Benefit as Companies Move Production From China to Southeast AsiaThe corporate moves have accelerated as Japanese companies seek to avoid getting caught up in increased U.S.-China trade tensions, political turmoil in Hong Kong, and country lockdowns prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
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