Fern Choo
Senior Associate
LLB
I am a corporate and commercial lawyer who provides strategic advice to early-stage start-ups and small to medium enterprises, guiding them through crucial aspects of corporate structuring, corporate governance, intellectual property commercialisation, and market expansion into and out of Australia.
I also have a keen interest in technology and assisting clients in negotiating technology-based contracts for both suppliers and consumers.
My approach involves crafting comprehensive and holistic legal solutions that align with clients’ business objectives, identifying and navigating key issues and risks, and implementing practical strategies.
I have advised clients on a range of corporate and commercial matters across various industries including FMCG, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services and technology.
With a well-rounded background that also includes property, and banking and finance experience, I bring a unique blend of legal and commercial insights. This experience allows me to assist clients in safeguarding and optimising the profitability of their business assets, whether tangible or intangible, ranging from property to intellectual property.
Other Languages
- Mandarin
- Malay
Education
- Grad Dip Legal Practice, Australian National University
- Certificate of Legal Practice Part I, Legal Profession Qualifying Board Malaysia
- LLB, Monash University
Expertise
- Commercial
- Corporate and M&A
- Technology
Recent Matters
- Advising Australia’s largest home-grown investment bank on technology-based contracts for implementation of technology platforms and services.
- Advising local biotechnology company on research and collaboration agreements and licence agreements.
- Advising telecommunications and cybersecurity company on corporate governance and restructuring matters.
- Acting for minority shareholder of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing company in Federal Court proceedings for shareholder oppression dispute.
- Advising various clients on directors’ duties and liabilities, corporate governance, and intellectual property commercialisation both locally and internationally.