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].

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June 10, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Latham, Henry Davis York Advise Vedanta on New Financing Round

Vedanta Resources PLC, a London-based metals company operating in India, has made a $1.65 billion private bond placement to fund the next stage of its investment in Cairn Energy's Indian business.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

August 08, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Is Mandarin Really a Must?

International law firms in China are insisting their new lawyers in most practice areas know Mandarin Chinese. But it's a different story for some of their "old white guys."

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

February 10, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Osler, Burnet, Clifford Chance on $5.4 Billion PetroChina Deal

In a coup for Calgary offices of Canadian firms, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt and Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer are advising on oil giant PetroChina Company Limited's proposed $5.4 billion investment in Encana Corporation's natural gas assets.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

February 23, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Four Firms Advise on $4.1 Billion Australian Media Tie-up

Allens Arthur, Baker & McKenzie, Freehills, and Mallesons are working on a deal to create Australia's largest media company.

By Jessica Seah

3 minute read

August 31, 2011 | Law.com

Will Chinese Firms Monopolize Chinese Anti-Monopoly Work?

If Nestle S.A. is able to pull off the biggest-ever acquisition in China by a foreign multinational, it may just have Susan Ning, head of the antitrust group and a senior partner at Chinese firm King & Wood, to thank above all. Regulatory hurdles in China have given local firms an advantage in winning big antitrust assignments.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

February 21, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Why the Linklaters-Allen & Gledhill Joint Law Venture Has Endured

Most alliances between international firms and Singapore firms under the city-state's joint law venture regime didn't last very long. But Linklaters and Allen & Gledhill recently celebrated their tenth anniversary together. What's the secret to a successful marriage?

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

February 18, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Weil Helps Grohe Group Buy a Chinese Rival

German bathroom fittings maker Grohe Group has tapped Weil, Gotshal & Manges for its $440 million acquisition of China's Joyou. CMS Hasche Sigle is representing target Joyou.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

April 18, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Aussie Firms Shift Strategy to Meet Foreign Competition

A string of partners with domestic-oriented practices have moved to mid-sized firms in recent months, as Australia's largest firms focus more on big-ticket, cross-border work.

By Jessica Seah

5 minute read

March 17, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Orrick Leads on Revived China Hongqiao IPO

The aluminum producer cited deteriorating market conditions when it shelved a planned $2.2 billion Hong Kong IPO in January. This time around, the company is looking to raise $943 million, less than half the amount it sought before.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

April 13, 2011 | The American Lawyer

In-House Private Equity Hire Boosts Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray has bolstered its Hong Kong office with the addition of a former Asia in-house lawyer from New York hedge fund giant D. E. Shaw & Co.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

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