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 03, 2025 | International Edition
$14B Nippon US Steel Deal to be Blocked But Will Not Dampen Japan-U.S. M&A, Lawyers SayJapan’s outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By September 2024, outbound M&A from Japan to the U.S. was also up a remarkable 160% to $32 billion.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
January 03, 2025 | International Edition
Milbank’s Capital Markets Partner Leaves for China’s Han Kun in Hong KongMilbank announced the closure of its Beijing office last month, making it the 14th American firm to close an office in mainland China.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
January 02, 2025 | International Edition
Fangda, Slaughter and May Lead as Alibaba Sells Hypermart for $1.6BSullivan & Cromwell and JunHe are acting for private equity firm DCP Capital on its acquisition.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
January 02, 2025 | International Edition
Big Six Korean Firm Bae, Kim & Lee Boosts Disputes Offering With Former A&O LiferChris Mainwaring-Taylor was until last year a partner at A&O Shearman, where he had worked for over 23 years, most recently based in Singapore.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
December 30, 2024 | International Edition
Rajah & Tann Strengthens Shenzhen Offering, Renames International Arbitration HeadMichelle Li joins Rajah & Tann from Herbert Smith Freehills.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
December 24, 2024 | International Edition
Ropes & Gray, Willkie Farr, KWM, Dechert Act on Xerox's $1.5B Buy in ChinaRopes & Gray and Willkie Farr are acting for Xerox.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
December 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Sterlington Brings On Former Office Leader From AshurstFounded in 2016, Sterlington has 64 lawyers including 25 partners.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
December 23, 2024 | International Edition
Big Four Japanese Firm Mori Hamada Launches Foreign Joint Law Enterprise, Joins Rebrand DriveJapanese firms are revamping their practices in a bid to grow their market share overseas.
By Jessica Seah
4 minute read
December 20, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields, MoFo Act on $1.8B TOPPAN Deal As Japan's US Buying Spree ContinuesJapanese printing company TOPPAN Holdings is acquiring a packaging business from Sonoco for $1.8 billion, with Morrison & Foerster and Freshfields advising on the deal, reflecting Japan's recent spree of major foreign acquisitions.
By Jessica Seah
2 minute read
December 20, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst Beijing Chief Representative Leaves for New York Boutique SterlingtonYan Yuan brings along one associate with him to Sterlington.
By Jessica Seah
3 minute read
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