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].
November 19, 2012 | Law.com
Linklaters Amsterdam Partner Joins DLA Piper in SydneyOnno Bakker, a Linklaters partner who heads the firm's Netherlands finance practice, is leaving the Magic Circle firm to join DLA Piper's Sydney office early next year. Bakker specializes in syndicated lending and acquisition finance, primarily advising international investment banks and sponsors on complex cross-border transactions.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
June 26, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Missouri Firm Expands in ShanghaiPartner Steven Yu has joined St. Louis-based Armstrong Teasdale from CMS Cameron McKenna.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
April 24, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk Advising Chinese Brokerage on Planned IPOChina Galaxy Securities plans to raise $1.5 billion in its upcoming Hong Kong listing.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 21, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Ashurst Adds Two Partners in SydneyAshurst has recruited two Sydney partners from Corrs Chambers Westgarth, including the latter firm's banking and finance practice head.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 07, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Haiwen Leads on $1.6 Billion China Postal Express IPOBeijing law firm Haiwen & Partners is advising the courier subsidiary of state-owned China Post Group on a planned $1.6 billion Shanghai IPO. If the deal moves forward, it will be the largest IPO in China so far this year.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 03, 2012 | The American Lawyer
MoFo Adds Hong Kong PartnerJeremy Hunt, who specializes in capital markets and private equity work, was previously a partner in the Hong Kong office of Allen & Overy.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
March 06, 2013 | Law.com
Squire Sanders Adds Partner for Sydney and Silicon ValleySquire Sanders has hired a new partner who will be dual-based in its Sydney and Silicon Valley offices. Previously a partner at DLA Piper and dual-qualified in Australia and the U.S., Richard Horton frequently advises Australian technology companies moving into Silicon Valley or U.S. tech clients on their Australia deals.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
May 17, 2013 | Law.com
White & Case Counsel Moves to Stamford as PartnerSingapore law firm Stamford Law Corp. has hired Lim Sin Teck, previously a counsel at White & Case, as a new partner for its corporate practice. Lim advises on debt and equity capital market deals. He also acts on debt restructurings and liability management matters. Lim is the second new partner hire Stamford has announced this week.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
March 06, 2013 | The American Lawyer
New Minter Ellison Adelaide Hire Causes Political UproarPatrick Conlon, a sitting member of the South Australia parliament, is facing criticism over his decision moonlight as a lawyer for Minter Ellison.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
December 12, 2012 | Law.com
Clifford Chance Launches Singapore AllianceClifford Chance has entered into a formal law alliance with newly established Singapore litigation boutique Cavenagh Law, with the intention of helping the Magic Circle firm's clients gain access to local litigation and dispute resolution counsel in the city-state. The two firms will be marketed under the common brand Clifford Chance Asia.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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