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.
Senior Associate — Corporate & M&AFeb 2021 – Present
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 — CorporateMar 2018 – Jan 2021
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 LawyerFeb 2017 – Feb 2018
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
