Overview
She supports corporate transactions, including acquisitions, investments, reorganizations, and structured sale processes, helping clients navigate legal, operational, and cultural complexities to achieve their business objectives.
She has worked across jurisdictions throughout the U.S., U.K., Australia, South Africa, Latvia, Iraq, and beyond, and is experienced in coordinating large-scale due diligence efforts and overseeing local counsel. Her work focuses on helping clients move transactions forward efficiently while addressing key risks and considerations that arise in multi-jurisdictional environments.
Clients rely on Celine to identify critical issues, develop practical solutions, and manage complex processes with precision. She adapts her approach to different legal systems, business practices, and cultural expectations, enabling effective collaboration among stakeholders across diverse markets.
Prior to practicing law, Celine gained experience in compliance and governance, developing a strong foundation in regulatory and risk considerations that informs her work on corporate transactions.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Advising seller group on multi-jurisdictional proposed sale via structured auction.
- Advised a buyer on the acquisition of an accounting firm involving an equity purchase and the issuance of rollover notes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advised a technology company on an investment and corporate restructuring involving a share-for-share exchange, share buyback, and intra-group intellectual property transfers.
- Advised Westcon-Comstor on its acquisition of Rebura.
- Advised Anlev Elevator Group, a member of the Hong Kong-listed ATAL Group, on its acquisition of Precision Lift Services Limited.
- Advised a seller on the sale of its intelligent transport software and systems business.
- Advised an investment fund on its acquisition of a 40% shareholding in a target company.
