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Pinsent Masons adds partner from DLA Piper
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has bolstered its corporate team in Australia with the recruitment of a partner from global rival DLA Piper.
Jerome Doraisamy
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The news follows Pinsent Masons’ recent addition of a partner from fellow global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright.
Andrew Fisken (pictured) has joined the firm from DLA Piper, where he was the leader of the firm’s China practice in Australia. He has brought with him consultant Gang Yun and senior associate Karena Huang.
He specialises in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on advising clients from east Asia on their strategic investments into Australia and Australian clients on transactions involving Asian counterparties, the firm said in a statement.
Mr Fisken will be responsible for expanding the firm’s outbound China practice advising clients across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Speaking about the appointment, Pinsent Masons Australian head Matthew Croagh said: “We’re again seeing increasing interest from Chinese entities looking to invest in Australia and Asia-Pacific more widely, including in renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
“Andrew’s history advising on high-profile cross-border transactions means he is ideally placed to advise Chinese enterprises on their flagship outbound investment projects across the region.”
Mr Fisken added: “There are significant investment opportunities in Australia, and we are seeing increasing interest from entities across Asia-Pacific, including China and Korea, as they seek to position themselves to best compete in developing industries such as battery technology, renewable energy and biotechnology.
“Australia is an ideal location for these investments. But they are not without their challenges and complexities, which are underscored by shifting regulatory landscapes, the impact of geopolitical events and the drive to net zero.
“Pinsent Masons provides an ideal platform for clients looking to invest in these rapidly developing areas, leveraging market-leading experience from its global network to facilitate these deals. I am delighted to have joined the team at Pinsent Masons to continue to support clients in facilitating these important transactions.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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