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].
September 06, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Sidley, Clifford Chance Lead on Chinese Construction IPOsTwo Chinese makers of heavy building machinery are planning to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Sidley Austin is acting for Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., which plans to raise $3 billion. Clifford Chance is advising on XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.'s $2 billion IPO.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
August 17, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Orrick Hires Hogan Lovells Duo in BeijingOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has hired Hogan Lovells partner Thomas Man for its corporate practice in Beijing. Of counsel Brad Herrold will also join Orrick from Hogan Lovells.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
September 22, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Construction Specialist Joins Allens Arthur From In-House RoleAdrian Baron, formerly a commercial and risk manager for construction company John Holland Group Pty. Ltd., will join the firm's Brisbane office next month. He will focus on claims management and dispute resolution.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
August 18, 2011 | New York Law Journal
Lucky at Love?: BigLaw Gaming Partner Admits Stealing Millions to Pay Gambling DebtsBy Jessica Seah
2 minute read
April 28, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Skadden Assists 21Vianet on New York IPO21Vianet Group Inc.'s $195 million initial public offering on Nasdaq marks the latest in a string of Chinese internet flotations in New York.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
September 23, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Orrick Advises on Vietnamese Thermal Power ProjectOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and its Vietnamese alliance firm LVN & Associates are advising Malaysian infrastructure company JAKS Resources Bhd. on the development of a $2.25 billion thermo-electric power project in Vietnam.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
August 12, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Minter Ellison Adds to Sydney and Melbourne OfficesMinter Ellison has hired Peter Kay, formerly a finance partner at Melbourne firm Herbert Geer, and Jeremy Hill, an environmental law specialist at Adelaide firm Griffins Lawyers.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
August 23, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Minter Ellison Says Partner Funds MisappropriatedThe Australian firm says that it has reported to police its suspicions that a former chief financial officer absconded with partners' private funds.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
April 12, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Latham, Fangda Team on VC Deal for "China's Groupon"Group-buying site Lashou.com raised $110 million in its latest round of financing, giving it market value of $1.1 billion.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
June 29, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Singapore Duo Lead on Take-Private of Property CompanyAllen & Gledhill and Lee & Lee are advising on a $2.1 billion cash offer to take a property management company private. Allen & Gledhill is advising Brookvale Investments Pte. Ltd. as buyer. Lee & Lee is advising the target, Allgreen Properties Ltd.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
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