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 28, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Latham on $5 Billion Pertamina Bond ProgramThe issue is the largest international bond offering to date for the Indonesian state-owned oil giant.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
August 02, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Herbert Smith and Slaughter and May Advise on $1.5 Billion Sinopec DealHerbert Smith and Slaughter and May are advising on China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. Ltd.'s $1.5 billion acquisition of a 49-percent equity interest in Talisman Energy (UK) Ltd. (TEUK), the U.K. North Sea business of Canadian oil and gas company Talisman Energy Inc.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 02, 2013 | Law.com
Zhong Lun Opens N.Y. OfficeBeijing-based Zhong Lun Law Firm has launched a New York office with Ta-Kuang Chang and Philip Zhang, who most recently practiced at their own firm in New York, Chang & Zhang Law Group, also branded as Ivy Law Group. The two advise American companies investing in China, as well as Chinese companies doing business in the United States.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
June 24, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Amarchand Adds Delhi Litigation PartnerAjit Warrier was previously a partner in Delhi with Luthra & Luthra.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
November 03, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Asia Deal Digest: November 3, 2011Cleary gets the call as Sony buys out its mobile joint venture partner; Allens Arthur and Mallesons land an airport loan deal; and five firms line up for a Sino-Japanese mining deal in Canada.
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
November 04, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Allen & Overy in Tie-up Talks with Singapore's Allen & GledhillAllen & Overy has confirmed that it is discussing a possible alliance or combination with 312-lawyer firm Allen & Gledhill, which has been the Singapore joint venture partner of Linklaters for the past 10 years.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
May 22, 2012 | Law.com
Skadden, Wachtell Lead on Yahoo's $7.1 Billion Alibaba Stake SaleSkadden and Wachtell have taken the lead roles in Yahoo's $7.1 billion sale of a 20 percent stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., the Chinese Internet company. Alibaba will buy back the shares, which represent half of Yahoo's stake in the Chinese company. The deal is the largest e-commerce mergers and acquisition deal ever.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
June 01, 2012 | Corporate Counsel
Apple's China SyndromeDid Apple's lawyers slip up when they registered the iPad far from home?
By Jessica Seah
5 minute read
May 27, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Slater & Gordon Goes GlobalThe world's first publicly listed law firm is raising more capital for a big push in the U.K. Can the Aussie firm "dominate" the British personal injury market?
By Jessica Seah
6 minute read
May 25, 2012 | Law.com
Allen & Overy Announces Vietnam Launch PlansAllen & Overy has announced plans to open two offices in Vietnam, one in Ho Chi Minh City and one in Hanoi. The British Magic Circle firm has recruited Mayer Brown JSM Vietnam managing partner Dao Nguyen to lead its efforts in the country. The firm said it is looking to hire additional partners and associates as well.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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