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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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December 14, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Pillsbury Replenishes Hong Kong Office with Newly-Promoted Partner
Earlier this year, Pillsbury relocated another disputes lawyer, Michelle Ng, a counsel, from New York to Hong Kong.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
December 12, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Davis Polk, Skadden Act on $1.5B TikTok Investment to Revive Indonesian Offering
TikTok had previously launched an e-commerce offering in Indonesia but was forced to cease operations after the country banned online shopping offerings via social media platforms.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
December 12, 2023 | Asia Pacific
How China's Haiwen is Poaching from the West to Squeeze into the Driver's Seat
Chinese law firms are increasingly finding themselves in lead counsel roles on cross-border deals and foreign partners finding the move to local practices more and more palatable.
By Jessica Seah
8 minute read
December 11, 2023 | Asia Pacific
EY's Hong Kong Law Practice to Shutter in January 2024
There are four lawyers at LC Lawyers. None will remain within the EY network.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
December 6, 2023 | Asia Pacific
India's Legal Market Revolution: Watch Experts Discuss Liberalization, Rates and Talent Retention
Foreign firms are ready to break in, while talent retention is a top issue for domestic Indian firms as they continue to fight to move up the value chain.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
December 5, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Winston & Strawn Becomes Latest to Close in Hong Kong
The firm follows several others in closing offices in Asia in 2023, amid a slow transactional market and numerous political tensions.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
December 4, 2023 | Asia Pacific
In Southeast Asia, It's Not Always Better to Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
The legal markets of Southeast Asia are filled with regional firms. Many of them show promise on their own but when they band together, they become a force to be reckoned with, writes Jessica Seah in the Asia Legal Briefing.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
December 4, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Singapore Court Rejects Dismissal of $57M Class Action Against Terraform Labs and Co-Founders
Drew & Napier, Dentons Rodyk and Setia Law are acting on the matter.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
November 29, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Is Singapore the Answer to US Law Firms' Woes in Asia?
Singapore, widely considered a gateway to Southeast Asia, has become a beacon for global advisers and investors over the past few years. But it's not that simple.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
November 24, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Singapore's Promise Proves Slow to Deliver for Law Firm Entrants
Faced with a down market and increasing competition in Singapore, will new law firm entrants be forced to reevaluate their hopes for Southeast Asia? Lawyers say their sector focus is the secret sauce but is it too little too late?
By Jessica Seah
8 minute read
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