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].
December 05, 2011 | Law.com
DLA Piper Grabs 2 Partners for Sydney IP PracticeDLA Piper has recruited two partners to its Sydney office. Melinda Upton, previously a partner with Blake Dawson, advises companies on IP issues including trademark protection and anti-piracy efforts. Nicholas Tyacke, who joins from Clayton Utz, is an IP litigator focusing on the life sciences and technology sectors.
By Jessica Seah
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November 22, 2011 | The American Lawyer
MoFo Transfers New York Litigator to Hong KongMorrison & Foerster has relocated securities litigation and investigations partner Timothy Blakely to its Hong Kong office from New York. The firm is the latest to target an anticipated spike in regulatory work involving parties in Asia.
By Jessica Seah
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April 30, 2013 | Law.com
Gide Adds Shanghai PartnerParis-based Gide Loyrette Nouel has hired Paul-Emmanuel Benachi as a partner for its Shanghai office. Benachi joins from French firm Lefevre Pelletier & associes, where he was head of the Shanghai office. He primarily advises foreign companies on their China investments and acquisitions. He also counsels them on Chinese real estate and labor law issues.
By Jessica Seah
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November 02, 2012 | Law.com
Jones Day Bolsters Singapore Office With Allens HiresJones Day has hired two partners for its Singapore office from Australian firm Allens' Singapore office. Matthew Skinner was head of Allens' Southeast Asia disputes resolution practice. Darren Murphy is a corporate partner specializing in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and projects in the energy and resources sector.
By Jessica Seah
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April 17, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Hunt & Hunt Adds Melbourne PartnerRichard Williams was previously head of the Melbourne office for MacGillivrays Solicitors.
By Jessica Seah
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July 11, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Mayer Brown Adds Two Partners in BeijingHenry Wang was formerly the Beijing managing partner for Dechert while Billy Au was an of counsel in the Hong Kong office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.
By Jessica Seah
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April 26, 2013 | Law.com
Freshfields Boosts Hong Kong Disputes With Herbert Smith HireFreshfields has hired Tim Mak, a former Herbert Smith Freehills partner, as disputes partner for its Hong Kong office. He has particular experience acting for those involved in investigations conducted by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Securities and Futures Commission. Several firms have taken steps in recent months to boost financial regulatory practices in Hong Kong.
By Jessica Seah
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October 21, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Singapore Firm Makes Double Litigation HireRHT Law, a Singapore law firm launched by former KhattarWong partners earlier this year, has hired two dispute resolution partners from domestic competitors.
By Jessica Seah
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January 17, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Amarchand, Linklaters on $760 Million Bharti Infratel IPOThe telecom infrastructure company's listing is India's biggest in two years.
By Jessica Seah
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March 07, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Squire Sanders Joins U.S. Law Firm Push Into SeoulSquire Sanders has announced plans to open an office in Korea. The head of the firm's Korea practice, Joon Yong Kim, and partner Edward Kim will relocate from Tokyo to lead the new office in Seoul.
By Jessica Seah
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