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By Jessica Seah | October 12, 2023
The due diligence that law firms need to conduct before hiring new lawyers requires a lot more than reading a résumé and making a few calls, Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing. But time and again, law firms end up bringing on lawyers whose ethical and professional conduct is questionable—or even criminal. Are they capable of making this stop?
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By Jessica Seah | September 28, 2023
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.
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By Jessica Seah | September 11, 2023
Partners say many young lawyers in Asia display an air of entitlement, lack technical and social skills, and demonstrate a poor work ethic, Jessica Seah writes in The Asia Legal Briefing. Times are tough in Asia and rumors of law firm layoffs are running rampant. Shouldn't associates be stepping up their game?
By Jessica Seah | August 17, 2023
Dentons attributed its breakup with Dacheng to evolving Chinese regulations—it's a brilliant communications strategy, non-Chinese clients will be pleased. But is there more to this than meets the eye?
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By Jessica Seah | July 11, 2023
Adrian Tan was a unique and valued individual and a legend in his own lifetime, writes Jessica Seah in the Asia Legal Briefing. In Singapore, he was considered a sage who followed a life mandate to serve and advocate—all the grand values and ethos that universities feed aspiring lawyers. He was also funny.
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By Jessica Seah | June 27, 2023
Most discussion related to the proposed Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merger has focused on the U.S. market. But what about Asia? The Asia Legal Briefing takes a look at how a merger may play out across the region.
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By Jessica Seah | June 8, 2023
The legal market in Asia is suffering, writes Asia editor Jessica Seah. IPOs have fallen off a cliff. Mergers and acquisitions are at a 10-year low. Some firms are finding ways to keep busy, but how long can this go on?
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By Jessica Seah | May 23, 2023
In Asia, the merger will give Shearman a needed boost in Southeast Asia, where A&O is a recognized leader. And A&O will suddenly have a lot more bargaining power and pitch appeal with Asian clients looking at American matters, as Shearman is still considered Wall Street royalty.
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By Jessica Seah | May 12, 2023
Tributes poured in after the sudden passing of Rajiv Luthra, founder and managing partner of Luthra and Luthra, a prominent pillar of the legal community and stalwart of the Indian legal market.
By Jessica Seah | April 27, 2023
There isn't much capital markets work in Asia these days, Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing. So what are all those capital markets lawyers in Hong Kong doing?
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