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].
December 11, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Minter Ellison Recruits Partner in SydneyMichael Harrison advises clients in the energy, infrastructure, and transportation sectors.
By Jessica Seah
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July 27, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Bo Xilai's Wife Charged With MurderGu Kailai has reportedly turned to Shen Zhigeng of Beijing's Zong Heng Law Firm for her defense.
By Jessica Seah
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September 03, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Former Latham Tokyo Head Moves to Squire SandersHisao Hirose is a Japanese-qualified finance partner who specializes in aircraft deals.
By Jessica Seah
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November 07, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Advises Hong Kong Display Maker on Philips JVKirkland & Ellis and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek have advised on a $524 million deal to create a joint venture between Dutch electronics company Royal Philips Electronics N.V. and Hong Kong-based TPV Technology Ltd.
By Jessica Seah
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July 23, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Indian Firm To Open in SingaporeDelhi-based Singh & Associates has received approval to open a representative office in the island nation.
By Jessica Seah
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November 22, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Norton Rose Advises Indonesia on $3 Billion Sovereign Sukuk ProgramThe Islamic bond program includes an initial offering worth $1 billion.
By Jessica Seah
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May 14, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Four Firms on $2.3 Billion Sydney Waterworks LeaseKing & Wood Mallesons, Allens, Baker & McKenzie, and Gilbert + Tobin have advised on a 50-year lease deal involving a Sydney desalination plant.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 09, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Stephenson Harwood Launches Myanmar AllianceThe U.K. firm has entered into an exclusive alliance with Yangon's three-lawyer U Tin Yu & Associates.
By Jessica Seah
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November 16, 2011 | Law.com
China Probes Broadband Providers Over Suspected MonopolyThe Chinese government has launched antitrust investigations of two large state-owned telecom companies over alleged monopolistic activity in the market for broadband Internet services. The investigation marks China's first national case involving large state-owned enterprises under a 2008 anti-monopoly law.
By Jessica Seah
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March 08, 2013 | Law.com
Jones Day Adds Hong Kong PartnerJones Day has hired Gene Buttrill as a partner in Hong Kong. Most recently a partner in Proskauer Rose's Hong Kong office, Buttrill mainly advises issuers and underwriters in China-related IPOs and corporate finance transactions. In 2010, he represented Chinese wind-turbine maker Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology on a $917 million IPO in Hong Kong.
By Jessica Seah
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