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].
January 24, 2013 | Law.com
Gadens to Merge With Brisbane's MacGillivraysOne of Australia's largest law firms, 550-attorney Gadens Lawyers, is set to merge with Brisbane-based MacGillivrays. The merger with 17-lawyer MacGillivrays will position Gadens to capitalize on a rebound in Queensland's economy and bolster its local banking and finance practice, Gadens Brisbane Chairman Paul Spiro said.
By Jessica Seah
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June 11, 2013 | Law.com
K&L Gates Partner Heads to Colin BiggersSydney-based Colin Biggers & Paisley has hired K&L Gates' Nathan Abbott as a new partner for its Melbourne office. Abbott advises on construction and infrastructure matters, including drafting and negotiating building contracts and litigating construction-related disputes.
By Jessica Seah
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March 12, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Freshfields Leads on CVC's Planned Indonesia Share SaleThe European private equity giant is planning to unload a $1.4 billion stake in Indonesian department store chain Matahari.
By Jessica Seah
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October 10, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Three Firms Advise as Sinopec Makes Canadian Oil InvestmentVinson & Elkins, Bennett Jones, and Blake, Cassels & Graydon have advised on China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.'s $2.1 billion acquisition of Daylight Energy Ltd., a Canadian oil and gas producer.
By Jessica Seah
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July 27, 2012 | Law.com
Ince & Co. Launches in BeijingMaritime firm Ince & Co. has launched an office in Beijing. The London-based firm, which also has an office in Hong Kong, has relocated litigation partner Wai Yue Loh from Shanghai to head the new office, which will focus on both contentious and non-contentious matters related to shipping and international trade.
By Jessica Seah
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November 10, 2011 | The American Lawyer
China Probes Broadband Providers Over Suspected MonopolyChinese government agencies, led by the National Development and Reform Commission, have launched an investigation into alleged antimonopoly violations by two large state-owned telecommunications companies.
By Jessica Seah
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October 09, 2012 | The American Lawyer
HopgoodGanim Acquires Perth BoutiqueAdding the eight lawyers from Perth's Q Legal gives Brisbane-based HopgoodGanim a total headcount of 78 lawyers.
By Jessica Seah
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February 24, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Holman Fenwick Hires Former Attorney-General for Perth OfficeLondon-based Holman Fenwick Willan has recruited former Western Australia attorney-general Cheryl Edwardes as a partner for its corporate, projects, and finance practice in Perth. Edwardes joins from exploration company Hancock Prospecting Pty. Ltd.
By Jessica Seah
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September 28, 2011 | Law.com
China's Jun He Makes Triple Hire From International RivalsBeijing-based Jun He Law Offices has recruited three lawyers from international firms as partners in its Hong Kong, Shanghai and New York offices. Chen Luming, Daniel Wan and Alex Yong were formerly with Jones Day, Bird & Bird, and Vinson & Elkins, respectively.
By Jessica Seah
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October 17, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Government Lawyer Joins DLA Piper in CanberraDLA Piper has recruited David Fintan, formerly a senior lawyer in Australia's main social policy ministry, as a partner in the firm's office in the country's capital, Canberra.
By Jessica Seah
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