Michael Chen

Senior Associate — Corporate & Commercial Law

michael.chen@email.com +971 50 123 4567 linkedin.com/in/michaelchenlaw

DOB: 15/03/1990 Nationality: Australian Status: Single Visa: Employment Visa — Transferable Available: Immediate

About Me

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.

Experience

Senior Associate — Corporate & M&A

King & Wood Mallesons — Dubai, UAE

Feb 2021 – Present

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

Mar 2018 – Jan 2021

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

Feb 2017 – Feb 2018

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

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Corporate Advisory
Due Diligence
Contract Negotiation
Capital Markets
Regulatory Compliance
Cross-Border Transactions
Stakeholder Management
Legal Research
Client Advisory

Education

Juris Doctor

2014 – 2016

American University of Sharjah

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

2010 – 2013

University of Dubai

Certifications

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