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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November 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kramer Levin to Merge With Herbert Smith Freehills

The firms are to combine into one fully integrated organization known as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. In the U.S., it will be called HSF Kramer.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

November 11, 2024 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills to Merge with New York’s Kramer Levin

The firms are to combine into one fully-integrated organization known as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, in one of the industry's most significant transatlantic combinations.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

November 11, 2024 | International Edition

K&L Gates Hires Energy Partner from Gibson Dunn in Singapore

Brad Roach joins with an associate.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

November 10, 2024 | International Edition

Trump and China: Lawyers Warn of Risk to the Practice of Law

China-focused lawyers in the U.S. and China say geopolitics and the exodus of foreign law firms from Greater China have had a chilling effect on the practice of law. But with Trump’s triumph in America, they warn that it may get a lot worse.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

November 08, 2024 | International Edition

Japanese Boutique Marks First Foray Overseas With Singapore Opening

Japanese firms are aggressively pushing for growth outside their home market.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

November 07, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Appoints New India Practice Chair and Other Asia Pacific Moves

Despite market conditions, regional Asian firms are pushing for head count growth.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

November 05, 2024 | International Edition

British Disputes Boutique Seladore Hires HSF Lawyer, Plans Singapore Launch

The hiring comes as Seladore prepares to formally submit an application for a Foreign Law Practice license in Singapore.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

November 04, 2024 | International Edition

Drew & Napier Class-Action Claimants Accept Omni Bridgeway Funding for $250M Claim Against Swiss Government

Of all the lawsuits against the write-down of $17 billion worth of AT1 bonds issued by Credit Suisse, Drew & Napier's class is the only one that is receiving litigation funding.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read