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.

Professional Experience

Senior Associate — Corporate & M&A

King & Wood Mallesons — Tokyo, Japan

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 — Osaka, Japan

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 — Fukuoka, Japan

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

Education

Juris Doctor

2014 – 2016

University of Tokyo

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

2010 – 2013

Kyoto University

Certifications & Endorsements

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)

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

Achievements & Awards

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)