Our People

I joined Clifford Chance in 2017, completed my training contract and qualified with the Corporate M&A team in Hong Kong. I am now a Senior Associate and have worked in our Sydney and Hong Kong offices.

What led you to specialise in your practice area and what keeps you passionate?

My decision to specialise in M&A was driven by the variety of work and the opportunity to engage in deals involving businesses in diverse sectors and geographies. My ongoing interest is fuelled by the dynamic legal and business challenges and the satisfaction from helping our clients achieve their commercial goals.

How did your initial assumptions about being a lawyer change as your career progressed?

I initially anticipated the role to primarily revolve around advising on the law and drafting legal documents. However, soon after I started my journey, it became clear that being an M&A lawyer encompasses much more than mastering legal technicalities. One of the key facets of our work is to address the business concerns of the client. It is crucial that we understand the client's commercial realities in order to provide effective and practical legal solutions that align with the client's objectives.

How would you describe the culture at the firm?

The culture at Clifford Chance is underpinned by inclusion and collaboration. Our firm promotes collaboration across the network, both regionally and globally, by way of development programs and training at different levels of seniority and organically through cross-border and cross-practice transactions. This fosters a collegiate approach to work.

What key skills have you developed so far?

Being diligent and thorough, pre-empting potential issues and coming up with commercial and pragmatic solutions.

What aspect of the work brings you the greatest satisfaction?

I enjoy collaborating with the team on each matter, helping clients in growing their business and achieving their strategic and financial goals with each transaction.

What advice would you give to someone considering a career at Clifford Chance?

Be proactive and open to different opportunities and make the most of each experience.

What has been your most exciting project so far?

I have recently been involved in Partners Group's acquisition of GreenSquareDC, which is looking to establish a next-generation data centre platform in Australia. The digital infrastructure sector is actively growing with the transformative rise of artificial intelligence, and it is exciting to contribute to this space as we step into this new era of technology.

What is the best career advice you have received?

Always be inquisitive and never stop learning and adapting.

How do you maintain a work-life balance?