Michael Chen
Senior Associate — Corporate & Commercial Law
DOB: 15/03/1990
Nationality: Australian
Status: Single
Visa: Employment Visa — Transferable
Available: Immediate
michael.chen@email.com
+971 50 123 4567
linkedin.com/in/michaelchenlaw
Summary
Senior Associate with 8+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law, specialising in mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and cross-border transactions. Advised on deals valued at over $3B collectively. Recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific as an 'Associate to Watch' and committed to delivering commercially pragmatic legal solutions.
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Corporate Advisory
Due Diligence
Contract Negotiation
Capital Markets
Regulatory Compliance
Cross-Border Transactions
Stakeholder Management
Legal Research
Client Advisory
Experience
Senior Associate — Corporate & M&A
— King & Wood Mallesons, Dubai, UAE- Lead deal teams on M&A and private equity transactions valued at $50M–$1.2B
- Advised ASX-listed clients on takeovers, schemes of arrangement, and capital raisings
- Drafted and negotiated share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, and joint ventures
- Managed due diligence processes across 15+ transactions coordinating teams of 8–12 lawyers
- Mentored 4 junior lawyers and supervised 6 summer clerks across 3 intakes
Associate — Corporate
— Herbert Smith Freehills, Abu Dhabi, UAE- Acted on cross-border M&A transactions across Australia, Southeast Asia, and Europe
- Advised private equity funds on portfolio acquisitions and exit strategies
- Prepared ASIC and ASX regulatory filings and disclosure documents
- Recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 as 'Associate to Watch — Corporate/M&A'
Graduate Lawyer
— Herbert Smith Freehills, Sharjah, UAE- Rotated through Corporate, Disputes, and Employment practice groups
- Conducted legal research and drafted client memoranda on regulatory matters
- Assisted on pro bono matters including refugee visa applications
Education
Juris Doctor
— American University of SharjahBachelor of Commerce (Finance)
— University of DubaiCertifications
Admitted to Supreme Court of New South Wales (2017) · Admitted to High Court of Australia (2017) · Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice — College of Law (2016)
References
Jane Smith, Director, King & Wood Mallesons — jane.smith@company.com | +971 50 123 4567
John Doe, CTO, Herbert Smith Freehills — john.doe@company.com | +971 50 123 4567