Michael Chen

Senior Associate — Corporate & Commercial Law

michael.chen@email.com +1 (555) 123-4567 linkedin.com/in/michaelchenlaw

Executive Summary

Senior Associate with 8+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law, specializing 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.

Key Achievements

Professional Experience

Senior Associate — Corporate & M&A

King & Wood Mallesons — San Francisco, CA
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 — Austin, TX
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 — New York, NY
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

Core Competencies

Mergers & Acquisitions · Private Equity · Corporate Advisory · Due Diligence · Contract Negotiation · Capital Markets · Regulatory Compliance · Cross-Border Transactions · Stakeholder Management · Legal Research · Client Advisory

Education

Juris Doctor

2014 – 2016
UC Berkeley

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

2010 – 2013
MIT

Certifications & Affiliations