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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January 22, 2024 | International Edition

K&L Gates Hires Away MoFo's Funds Partner in Singapore, Adds Another in Sydney

Jason Nelms joins from Morrison Foerster while Claudine Salameh joins from Norton Rose Fulbright.

By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche

3 minute read
January 19, 2024 | International Edition

HKIAC Appoints New Secretary General, New Corporate Hires for Hong Kong, Indian Firms

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Eric Chow & Co have both appointed new corporate partners.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read
January 19, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore Government Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Charges, Appoints Top Litigator

Represented by top litigator Davinder Singh SC of his own set Davinder Singh Chambers, the former minister pleaded not guilty.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read
January 17, 2024 | International Edition

As the Thai Competitive Landscape Shifts, Firms Are Testing Out New Waters

More and more Thai companies have been acquiring overseas assets, prompting domestic and regional law firms in Thailand to expand their global capabilities.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read
January 17, 2024 | Law.com

Firms Test New Waters as the Thai Competitive Landscape Shifts

More and more Thai companies have been acquiring overseas assets, prompting domestic and regional law firms in Thailand to expand their global capabilities.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read
January 17, 2024 | International Edition

Nishimura & Asahi Defends Mitsubishi UFJ on $36M Credit Suisse Bond Sale as 26 More Plaintiffs Seek $12.2M

Yamazaki Marunouchi has filed another $12.2 million lawsuit representing an additional 26 investors seeking compensation from Mitsubishi UFJ.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read
January 17, 2024 | International Edition

Han Kun, Lewis Silkin Take Partners from Mayer Brown, Gall in Hong Kong

Bonnie Yung joins Han Kun while Kenix Yuen joins Lewis Silkin.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read
January 16, 2024 | International Edition

Davis Polk, Latham Engaged to Advise on Anta Spin-off and $1B IPO of Amer

Amer's listing, if successful, will be one of the largest IPOs involving a Chinese majority shareholder on Nasdaq in over two years.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read
January 12, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper Appoint New Country Heads, A&O Partner Relocates to Sydney

Baker McKenzie and DLA Piper have appointed new country heads in Vietnam and Japan, respectively. Allen & Overy partner has relocated to Sydney from New York.

By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche

3 minute read
January 11, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland Loses Two Partners in Hong Kong. In Asia, It's the End of an Era

As veteran lawyers in Asia step away from the game, they leave behind a compelling legacy. But when an era has ended and expectations have evolved so drastically, a new generation of leaders must find their own way and do it quickly, Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

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