Michael Chen
Senior Associate — Corporate & Commercial Law
DOB: 1990/03/15
Nationality: Australian
Status: Unmarried
Visa: Engineer/Specialist in Humanities Visa
Dependents: 0
michael.chen@email.com
+81 90-1234-5678
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, 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
— Herbert 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
— Herbert 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
Education
Juris Doctor
— University of TokyoBachelor of Commerce (Finance)
— Kyoto UniversityCertifications
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)