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International Edition | Commentary
By Jessica Seah | May 25, 2022
Law firms sometimes have to walk a fine line between law and politics, a path that can be treacherous. In this edition of The Asia Lawyer Briefing, Jessica Seah writes that the subject has once again taken center stage in the legal realm.
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International Edition | Commentary
By Jessica Seah | May 12, 2022
Law firms and lawyers around the world have been subject to an intense examination of their ethical standards this year. In Singapore, the legal community and its righteous expectations are being scrutinized over a cheating scandal.
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International Edition | Commentary
By Jessica Seah | April 25, 2022
Despite the rise of Chinese firms on Hong Kong listings, none of the most active was lead legal counsel on any of their listing transactions, Asia Legal Briefing author Jessica Seah writes. That job went to Western firms.
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International Edition | Commentary
By Jessica Seah | March 31, 2022
How far should law firms go to ensure women fill leadership roles that have long proved elusive? Jessica Seah, who has followed the rise of women law firm leaders in Asia for more than a decade, tackles this question in her latest Asia Legal Briefing.
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International Edition | Commentary
By Jessica Seah | March 17, 2022
A power shift is taking place: A hefty book of business is no longer the only thing that counts, and the leader who cracks the whip may very well find that people are no longer falling in line, Jessica Seah writes in her latest Asia Legal Briefing.
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International Edition | Commentary
By Jessica Seah | March 3, 2022
As Russia's brutal war on Ukraine continues, the legal sector, unsurprisingly, has been criticized and scrutinized for the way it has responded to the crisis and for representing certain Russian business interests.
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International Edition | Commentary
By Jessica Seah | February 23, 2022
For any law firm that focuses on advising on the China nexus, it is still absolutely critical to maintain an office in Hong Kong. But the increasing control China has over Hong Kong has unveiled some uncomfortable truths: international law firms are reassessing their business strategies in the city, although none are going to shout about it from the mountain tops.
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International Edition | Commentary
By Jessica Seah | February 10, 2022
Hong Kong is experiencing a record drop in population as tens of thousands of residents have moved to such countries as the U.K., the U.S., Canada and Australia. Whether they are leaving because of politics or as a result of Hong Kong's draconian "zero-COVID" policy, the exodus is having a big impact on Hong Kong's legal industry.
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International Edition | Commentary
By Jessica Seah | January 20, 2022
The new generation of lawyers are precisely that—they will create the future of legal services, whether senior lawyers like it or not. Rejecting the old and obstinate ways of practice, young lawyers are forcing change in the profession. They may not want for more, but they certainly want different.
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International Edition | Commentary
By Jessica Seah | December 9, 2021
The cost of doing business in Hong Kong is high. Who will survive? | In Asia, which law firm metrics matter?
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The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.
Celebrating achievement, excellence, and innovation in the legal profession in the UK.
The Daily Report is honoring those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in Georgia.
Duane Morris LLP seeks two commercial finance associates to join its strong and growing 190+ lawyer Corporate Practice Group. The ideal cand...
Cozen O Connor seeks an attorney with at least four years of experience to join the firm s growing multi-state Public Finance practice. This...
Midtown NYC Defense firm seeking 3 attorneys. NJ Bar Admission a plus. (1) General Liability/Malpractice Attorney 2 years experience. (2) W...
Lawrence Law LLC congratulates Jeralyn Lawrence, Esq. on her upcoming installation as President of the New Jersey State Bar Association
RAYNES & LAWN is Proud to Welcome Next Generation to the Firm
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