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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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October 11, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Money Laundering Scandal Takes Center Stage in Singapore. Is the City's 'Squeaky Clean' Reputation at Risk?
An influx of wealth and the rapid growth of fintech companies operating on a global level without a comprehensive regulatory framework has led to an increase in high-profile corruption, fraud and money laundering cases involving unprecedented amounts of money.
By Jessica Seah
7 minute read
October 10, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Southeast Asian Firms Amp Up Hiring, White & Case, CMS Add to Partner Ranks
Dentons LuatViet, AZB & Partners and Tilleke & Gibbins have all hired new partners.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
October 9, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Goodwin Hong Kong Partner Takes on GC Role at Healthcare Investor
Philip Culhane had previously spent two decades at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 8, 2023 | Asia Pacific
There Have Been 39 Asian IPOs in New York This Year. These Are the US Firms That Seized the Day
The U.S. boutiques used to focus on listings from Greater China but this year they have pivoted to Southeast Asia, where a growing number of companies are seeking to list in the U.S.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
October 4, 2023 | Asia Pacific
US and Indian Firms Top Charts for Q3 Legal Advisor Market Share in Asia Pacific
The total value of those Chinese deals announced by third quarter is $223 billion—there are less than half of those in Southeast Asia, with 1,769 announced deals holding 41% of the total value for Chinese deals.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
October 3, 2023 | Asia Pacific
2 Former King & Spalding Lawyers Found Singapore Boutique
Several leading disputes lawyers have set out to lead their own practices in Singapore over the past two years.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 3, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Charles Russell Speechlys Hires Disputes Partner from Ince Hong Kong
The hiring of Stephen Chan follows that of Vanessa Duff, who joined the firm from Withers.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 2, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Quinn Emanuel Moves to Launch in Singapore, Says 'Lots of Cases Veering That Way'
The firm's two Asian office launches, taking place just months apart, are an indication of increased client demand and needs around complex, high profile commercial litigation and investigations in the region.
By Jessica Seah
7 minute read
September 28, 2023 | Asia Pacific
A&O + Shearman: How Will Asia Partners Vote?
Partners in Asia seem to be in favor of the merger, and it's not hard to imagine why. With the Asian market experiencing a prolonged blip and no clear end in sight, status quo isn't really an option, Asia Editor Jessica Seah writes.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
September 28, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Asian Law Firms Seek Mergers as 'Critical Mass' Takes On New Meaning
Law firms across Asia are feeling pressure from both foreign and domestic players, prompting them to seek out mergers. Smaller firms fear they could end up missing out on a share of the pie, or worse, become irrelevant.
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
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