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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April 18, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Herbert Smith Freehills Partner Named General Counsel at BHP Billiton

Geoff Healy is replacing former Blake Dawson partner David Williamson as GC for the world's largest mining company.

By Jessica Seah

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April 30, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Court Victory for SFC in Tiger Asia Case

Hong Kong's highest court confirmed the securities regulator's authority to independently sue parties for market misconduct.

By Jessica Seah

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December 11, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Minter Ellison Recruits Partner in Sydney

Michael Harrison advises clients in the energy, infrastructure, and transportation sectors.

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July 27, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Bo Xilai's Wife Charged With Murder

Gu Kailai has reportedly turned to Shen Zhigeng of Beijing's Zong Heng Law Firm for her defense.

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September 03, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Former Latham Tokyo Head Moves to Squire Sanders

Hisao Hirose is a Japanese-qualified finance partner who specializes in aircraft deals.

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November 07, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Advises Hong Kong Display Maker on Philips JV

Kirkland & Ellis and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek have advised on a $524 million deal to create a joint venture between Dutch electronics company Royal Philips Electronics N.V. and Hong Kong-based TPV Technology Ltd.

By Jessica Seah

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July 23, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Indian Firm To Open in Singapore

Delhi-based Singh & Associates has received approval to open a representative office in the island nation.

By Jessica Seah

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November 22, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Norton Rose Advises Indonesia on $3 Billion Sovereign Sukuk Program

The Islamic bond program includes an initial offering worth $1 billion.

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