Jodie Chan
About Jodie Chan
Jodie Chan is a Senior Associate at A&O Shearman in Tokyo, Japan, where she has worked since 2024. She has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, having previously held positions at Citi and Clifford Chance in both London and Tokyo.
Work at A&O Shearman
Jodie Chan is currently a Senior Associate at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. She has been working in the Tokyo office for four months. Prior to her current role, she served as an Associate at A&O Shearman from 2023 to 2024, also in Tokyo. Her experience at A&O Shearman includes advising clients on cross-border mergers and acquisitions across various jurisdictions, including Europe, America, and Asia.
Previous Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
Before joining A&O Shearman, Jodie Chan worked as a Legal Secondee in Mergers and Acquisitions at Citi from 2021 to 2022 in London. She also held positions at Clifford Chance, where she worked as a Trainee Solicitor from 2017 to 2019 in London and Tokyo. Chan continued her career at Clifford Chance as an Associate from 2019 to 2022 in London, gaining extensive experience in the legal field.
Education and Qualifications
Jodie Chan studied Law LLB at the University of Warwick, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree from 2013 to 2016. She furthered her education at BPP University, achieving an MA in Legal Practice Course (LPC with Business) in 2017. Chan is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales, reflecting her qualifications and readiness to practice law.
Background and Training
Jodie Chan has a diverse background in legal training, having worked in both London and Tokyo offices of global law firms. She trained at Clifford Chance, where she completed her Trainee Solicitor program. Chan's educational journey began at Raffles Institution, where she completed her high school education in 2012. This international exposure has contributed to her expertise in cross-border legal matters.