Michael Chen
Senior Associate — Corporate & Commercial Law
michael.chen@email.com +81 90-1234-5678 linkedin.com/in/michaelchenlaw
DOB: 1990/03/15
Nationality: Australian
Status: Unmarried
Visa: Engineer/Specialist in Humanities Visa
Dependents: 0
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 – PresentKing & Wood Mallesons, Tokyo, Japan
- 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 2021Herbert Smith Freehills, Osaka, Japan
- 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 2018Herbert Smith Freehills, Fukuoka, Japan
- 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 – 2016University of Tokyo
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
2010 – 2013Kyoto University
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)