Join us for a panel session exploring the process, opportunities, and experiences of relocating to Asia as a junior lawyer.
Thought about moving overseas? Is moving to Asia as a lawyer in the energy & resources sector on your radar? Join our insightful panel session where experienced legal professionals and a top international recruiter specialising in the Asian market will share their journeys, discuss the relocation process, and provide insights into remuneration and the types of opportunities currently available. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable guidance on a potential career move.
This session will be moderated by Jaya Prasad, Young Professionals Committee President who will be asking questions to the panel members. We encourage you to email any questions in advance to events@erlaw.org.au.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date:Monday, 28 April
Time:
10:30am SGT Perth/12:30pm AEST
Where:
Online via Zoom - register to receive your access link
Registration:
Young Professional: $free | Member, Associates, Life Members: $free | Non-member: $75
CPD points:1 point Professional Skills
Speakers
Jessie Huynh
Associate Corporate Counsel, Energy, Water & Carbon, Amazon Web Services
Jessie is an Australian in-house energy lawyer supporting Amazon in its ambitious goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions across its global operations by 2040 as part of The Climate Pledge. Prior to Amazon, Jessie worked in private practice for 6 years at White & Case and Allen & Overy, specialising in infrastructure, renewable energy, mining and oil and gas M&A. Jessie moved to Singapore from Melbourne in March 2022 and has been based in Singapore for the past 3 years.
Sonia Taylor
Head of Asia at Sonder Consultants
Jessie is an Australian in-house energy lawyer supporting Amazon in its ambitious goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions across its global operations by 2040 as part of The Climate Pledge. Prior to Amazon, Jessie worked in private practice for 6 years at White & Case and Allen & Overy, specialising in infrastructure, renewable energy, mining and oil and gas M&A. Jessie moved to Singapore from Melbourne in March 2022 and has been based in Singapore for the past 3 years.
Philippa Robinson
Senior Associate, King & Wood Mallesons, Singapore
Philippa is a Senior Associate at King & Wood Mallesons and practises across King & Wood Mallesons’ energy & resources and broader M&A practice groups in the APAC region. She has advised on a wide variety of energy projects, sale processes and other matters in Asia and Australia and has experience working on renewable energy deals, joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments, commercial contracts and a broad array of matters in the APAC region. Philippa moved to Singapore from King & Wood Mallesons’ Brisbane office in January 2022 and has been practising in Asia for the past 3 years.
