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
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)
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
- 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
- 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'
- 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
References
Obi-Wan Kenobi — Director, King & Wood Mallesons
obiwan.kenobi@jediorder.org | +64 21 123 4567
Spock — CTO, Herbert Smith Freehills
spock@starfleet.io | +64 21 123 4567