Robert Chen
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Experience
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Monoova
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Australia
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Counsel
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Blockchain Australia Young Professionals
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Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Leadership Team
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Sep 2022 - Present
Blockchain Australia Young Professionals is a group which forms part of Blockchain Australia, the peak body that represents Australians - businesses and individuals - participating in the digital economy through blockchain technology. The purpose of the Young Professionals group is to: a) Promote education of blockchain technology and regulation; b) Discuss regulation, policy and standards for blockchain technology and cryptoassets; c) Engage with blockchain industry… Show more Blockchain Australia Young Professionals is a group which forms part of Blockchain Australia, the peak body that represents Australians - businesses and individuals - participating in the digital economy through blockchain technology. The purpose of the Young Professionals group is to: a) Promote education of blockchain technology and regulation; b) Discuss regulation, policy and standards for blockchain technology and cryptoassets; c) Engage with blockchain industry and provide networking opportunities; and d) Get recognition for blockchain training and experience. Show less
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The Law Society of NSW
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Australia
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mentor
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Mar 2023 - Present
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Mentor for Mentoring Program 2023
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LegalVision
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Australia
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Lawyer
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Jun 2022 - Sep 2023
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Lawyer
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Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
I am a lawyer in the Commercial & Corporate team advising clients on web3/blockchain, tech/IT, commercial and construction contracting arrangements.
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LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Legal Counsel
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia I assist across the business with: ~ Compliance / ESG: Designed, planned, managed and rolled out LGEAP's first Modern Slavery Program including publication of LGEAP 2020 Modern Slavery Statement ~ Contracting: Draft / review / negotiate variety of contracting arrangements ranging from service, sponsorship, trading term, supply, licence, leases to end user licence agreements ~ Disputes / Investigations: Respond to and advise the business unit stakeholders on ad hoc queries, disputes and… Show more I assist across the business with: ~ Compliance / ESG: Designed, planned, managed and rolled out LGEAP's first Modern Slavery Program including publication of LGEAP 2020 Modern Slavery Statement ~ Contracting: Draft / review / negotiate variety of contracting arrangements ranging from service, sponsorship, trading term, supply, licence, leases to end user licence agreements ~ Disputes / Investigations: Respond to and advise the business unit stakeholders on ad hoc queries, disputes and investigations ~ Marketing and Promotions: Review / advise on marketing materials from eDMs, press releases, advertisements to online competitions ~ Provision of Ad Hoc Legal Advice across Employment Law, Consumer and Competition Law, and Privacy Law Show less
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HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
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Australia
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Solicitor
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Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
Construction & Infrastructure (Front-end role) - Advising government and international contractor clients in both principal and contractor capacities on contracting arrangements including design and construct, construct only, O&M, design services, project management, project delivery, supply and consortium agreements. - Assisting international contractor in the tender process for a Sydney Metro Tunnelling Package. - Client-facing role assisting government entities and Australian… Show more Construction & Infrastructure (Front-end role) - Advising government and international contractor clients in both principal and contractor capacities on contracting arrangements including design and construct, construct only, O&M, design services, project management, project delivery, supply and consortium agreements. - Assisting international contractor in the tender process for a Sydney Metro Tunnelling Package. - Client-facing role assisting government entities and Australian petroleum company client with a strong sense of commerciality and pragmatism supported by back-end experience. Show less
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Clyde & Co
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2020
Sydney, Australia Projects, Construction & Infrastructure (Front-end and back-end role including international arbitration) - Assisted in large scale, complex and high-value international arbitration representing international consortium (ICC, Singapore) in a dispute concerning a LNG plant based in Western Australia. Responsibilities included managing graduates / paralegals in e-discovery, privilege reviews as well as preparing evidence. - Advised domestic contractors in disputes in various… Show more Projects, Construction & Infrastructure (Front-end and back-end role including international arbitration) - Assisted in large scale, complex and high-value international arbitration representing international consortium (ICC, Singapore) in a dispute concerning a LNG plant based in Western Australia. Responsibilities included managing graduates / paralegals in e-discovery, privilege reviews as well as preparing evidence. - Advised domestic contractors in disputes in various jurisdictions from NCAT through to Supreme Court of NSW across renewable energy, commercial and residential sectors. - Client-facing role and assisted contractors resolve disputes, contract administration and defect rectification. - 30% front-end (contract reviews) / 70% back-end split.
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Law Graduate
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May 2018 - Feb 2019
Graduate Rotations in Cybersecurity and Privacy Law, and Insurance / Commercial Litigation Cybersecurity and Privacy Law - Assisted insureds in responding to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches in real time. - (Phase 1) Incident response included initial triage calls with C-level executives (e.g. CIOs or Heads of Technology) for incident background and assembling of appropriate response team including cybersecurity forensic experts. - (Phase 2) Investigative process with… Show more Graduate Rotations in Cybersecurity and Privacy Law, and Insurance / Commercial Litigation Cybersecurity and Privacy Law - Assisted insureds in responding to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches in real time. - (Phase 1) Incident response included initial triage calls with C-level executives (e.g. CIOs or Heads of Technology) for incident background and assembling of appropriate response team including cybersecurity forensic experts. - (Phase 2) Investigative process with cybersecurity forensic experts and guided such process to determine whether eligible data breach under relevant privacy legislation. - (Phase 3) Provide privacy law advice which generally was accompanied with commercial recommendations or assistance with stakeholder management and internal / external communications. - (Phase 4) Recovery from liable party on behalf of insurer or insured (if subrogated).
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Paralegal
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
Sydney, Australia Insurance (PI / D&O / Property / Political Risk)
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Summer Clerk
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Nov 2017 - Feb 2018
Sydney, Australia
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Matthews Folbigg Lawyers
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Australia
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
Sydney, Australia
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Prominent Lawyers
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Australia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Clerk
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
Sydney, Australia
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Marrickville Legal Centre
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Australia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intake Officer
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Nov 2015 - May 2016
Chatswood
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Personal Trainer
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Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
Sydney, Australia Specialise in: - muscle hypertrophy - fat loss - powerlifting - calisthenics - bodybuilding - mobility - speed and agility - posture - former INBA NSW State Champion Fitness Model - 3rd at Australian Lifesaving Championships in 2012 in U23s Mens Surfboats
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Education
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University of Technology, Sydney
Juris Doctor with Honours, Law -
UNSW Australia
Bachelor’s Degree, International/Global Studies -
University of Birmingham
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Sydney Boys High School
Higher School Certificate