Jessica Seah

August 27, 2020 | International Edition

The firm's name partner, one of Singapore's first batch of Senior Counsel and a top litigator, was 83.

By Jessica Seah

2 minute read

August 26, 2020 | International Edition

The corporate moves have accelerated as Japanese companies seek to avoid getting caught up in increased U.S.-China trade tensions, political turmoil in Hong Kong, and country lockdowns prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

August 20, 2020 | International Edition

Singapore has embraced legal innovation more than most of its Asian neighbors, as startups and other legal tech programs have received strong government backing.

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

August 19, 2020 | International Edition

Skadden, Davis Polk and Kirkland & Ellis are advising on Chinese listings in the U.S. as well as take-private deals.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

August 13, 2020 | International Edition

Chinese companies raised US$1.8 billion through U.S. IPOs in the first half of 2020, but in the days since the announcement on tightened disclosure requirements, offerings grew to more than US$2.2 billion.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

January 07, 2020 | International Edition

All nine licenses were renewed after temporary extensions, but for varying terms.

By Jessica Seah

4 minute read

May 30, 2013 | The American Lawyer

* Herbert Smith Freehills on China State Grid's first international debt issue * Indonesian oil giant turns to Latham for $5 billion notes program * Kirkland leads on $450 million traditional medicine investment

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read

May 23, 2013 | The American Lawyer

* China's State Grid turns to Linklaters and Allens for Australia buying spree* Clifford Chance and Allen & Gledhill on Singapore's second-biggest IPO this year* Ropes & Gray and Cleary guide Blackstone-led consortium on $680 million Pactera take-private bid

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

April 25, 2013 | The American Lawyer

* Allen & Overy on the Philippines' largest-ever stock offering* AXA turns to S&C for a big China auto insurance push* DLA and Amarchand guiding Etihad in to land a Jet Airways stake

By Jessica Seah

6 minute read

April 11, 2013 | The American Lawyer

*WongPartnership advises Singapore's Changi Airport on new $968 million terminal*Suncorp Group taps King & Wood Mallesons for $500 million bond issue*Allens on sale of Lend Lease Group's Australian aged care business to New York hedge fund

By Jessica Seah

7 minute read