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.
Technical 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
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
Juris Doctor
2014 – 2016
University College London
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
2010 – 2013
Imperial College London
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)