Michael Chen

Senior Associate — Corporate & Commercial Law

michael.chen@email.com +49 170 1234567 linkedin.com/in/michaelchenlaw

DOB: 15.03.1990 Nationality: Australian

English (Native)German (B2)

Professional 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.

Experience

Senior Associate — Corporate & M&A

Feb 2021 – Present

King & Wood Mallesons, Berlin, Germany

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

Mar 2018 – Jan 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills, Munich, Germany

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

Feb 2017 – Feb 2018

Herbert Smith Freehills, Hamburg, Germany

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

TU Berlin

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

2010 – 2013

TU Munich

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)