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].
May 16, 2013 | Law.com
Stamford Adds Corporate PartnerSingapore's Stamford Law Corp. has hired a new director for its corporate practice. Daniel Yong, the former head of the Singapore investment funds and asset management practice for Norton Rose, will lead a similar practice for Stamford. He focuses on Asia M&A and fund formation for both local and overseas investment groups.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
May 28, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Linklaters Announces Korea TeamLinklaters has joined other British firms in appointing a non-Korean chief representative in Seoul.
By Jessica Seah
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May 01, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Hong Kong Court Dismisses Mogul's Libel SuitThe chairman of Hong Kong's second-largest broadband company had sued a local newspaper for depicting him as "arrogant."
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
February 17, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Two U.K. Firms Target Asian Private Wealth With Singapore Office LaunchesU.K. firms Withers and Lawrence Graham are both planning to open offices in Singapore targeting private client work. The move will give the firms access to a growing pool of private wealth in the Asian city state.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
December 16, 2011 | Law.com
Nishimura Prepares to Launch Singapore OfficeLeading Japanese firm Nishimura & Asahi will launch an office in Singapore next year. Partner Kotaro Kubo will lead the office, which will primarily act for the firm's Japanese clients on their deals in Southeast Asia, but also aims to advise non-Japanese companies with Asian assets on their investments in Japan.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
October 10, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Jones Day Launches China IP AgencyThe new Beijing-based agency will allow Jones Day to offer clients a variety of trademark-related services in China.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
November 01, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Minter Ellison Adds Sydney PartnerJames Mok, previously a partner at King & Wood Mallesons, specializes in structured finance.
By Jessica Seah
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July 29, 2013 | Law.com
Indian Firm to Open in SingaporeIndian law firm Singh & Associates has received approval to open a representative office in Singapore. Lawyers in the new office, which will be operational by the end of August, will not provide any legal advice, but will primarily serve liaison and business development functions.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
June 28, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Sinopec, Marathon Handle $1.5 Billion Deal In-HouseThe Chinese state-owned oil giant has proposed acquiring Houston-based Marathon's stake in an Angolan offshore block.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
February 21, 2012 | Law.com
Squire Sanders to Open in Singapore After Bryan Cave HiresSquire Sanders has hired three new partners in Asia from Bryan Cave. Mao Tong and Peter Chow will join Squire Sanders' Hong Kong office. Ignatius Hwang, previously Singapore managing partner for Bryan Cave, will lead Squire Sanders' new office, which is expected to open next month, pending regulatory approval.
By Jessica Seah
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