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].
October 31, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Australian Court Allows Rinehart Childrens' Suit Against Mother to ProceedThree of the four children of mining magnate Georgina Rinehart, the world's richest woman, want her removed as trustee of their $4.5 billion trust fund.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
March 22, 2012 | The American Lawyer
China's Lawyers Told to Pledge Loyalty to Ruling PartyThe Chinese government has laid down a new rule that requires lawyers to pledge their loyalty to the country and the leadership of the ruling Communist party, a move it claims will promote honor and high standards in the profession.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
March 27, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Simpson Thacher on KKR's $716 Million Japanese Staffing Agency SaleThe private equity giant bought the company three years ago for less than half the sale price.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
August 03, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Miller Canfield Names New Shanghai HeadMichigan-based Miller Canfield has appointed Wang Yanping as its new Shanghai office resident director and principal.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
January 11, 2012 | The American Lawyer
White & Case Advises on Indonesian Sovereign BondWhite & Case and Linklaters are acting for the Indonesian government and the underwriters, respectively, on a $1.75 billion debt issue on the Singapore Exchange. The deal is the first offering under a new $15 billion debt program.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
May 09, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Former DLA Piper Singapore Head Moves to Ince & CoMartin David will head the Asia energy practice for U.K.-based Ince & Co.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
July 10, 2013 | Law.com
Freshfields Brings Aboard India Practice Co-HeadFreshfields has recruited a new Singapore partner to co-head its India practice group. Arun Balasubramanian was most recently a partner in the Singapore office of rival Magic Circle firm Linklaters. He advises on U.S. law aspects of capital market transactions in both India and Southeast Asia.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
June 26, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Skadden Leads on $3 Billion Sinopec IssueThe dollar-denominated issue was the first-ever global debt offering by the state-owned oil giant and the largest-ever by a Chinese company.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
October 25, 2012 | Law.com
King & Wood Mallesons Recruits Private Equity Chief From Baker & McKenzieMark McNamara, formerly Baker & McKenzie's Sydney-based private equity head, is joining King & Wood Mallesons as leader of that firm's private equity practice. McNamara is one of the best-known lawyers advising private equity shops on deals in Australia; his clients have included Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and CCMP Capital.
By Jessica Seah
1 minute read
January 09, 2013 | Law.com
Haiwen Picks Up Veteran Expat PartnerMichael Hickman, the former Shanghai office head for both Simmons & Simmons and Fried Frank, has joined Chinese law firm Haiwen & Partners. Hickman will work as an international partner in Beijing-based Haiwen's Shanghai office. He advises on joint ventures, foreign direct investment deals, and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
By Jessica Seah
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