Phoenix Wright

Senior Associate — Corporate & Commercial Law

Contact

phoenix@wright.law
+1 (416) 555-0123
linkedin.com/in/phoenix-wright

Education

Juris Doctor
University of Toronto · 2014 – 2016
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
UBC · 2010 – 2013

Skills

Transactional
M&A · Private Equity · Capital Markets · Joint Ventures
Advisory
Corporate Governance · Regulatory Compliance · ASIC/ASX Filings
Drafting
SPAs · Shareholders Agreements · Due Diligence Reports · Board Resolutions

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)

Languages

English (Native) · French (Professional)

Licenses & Registrations

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)

Profile

Senior Associate with 8+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law, specializing 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.

Key Achievements

  • Advised on transactions valued at $3B+ collectively
  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 'Associate to Watch' — Corporate/M&A (2020)
  • Led due diligence for largest deal in firm's APAC PE practice (FY2023)

Experience

Senior Associate — Corporate & M&AFeb 2021 – Present
King & Wood Mallesons — Toronto, ON
  • 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 — CorporateMar 2018 – Jan 2021
Herbert Smith Freehills — Vancouver, BC
  • 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 LawyerFeb 2017 – Feb 2018
Herbert Smith Freehills — Montreal, QC
  • 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