Reuben Cher

International Lawyer @OAL

JapanLawyer⚖️ Legal

Results-driven legal professional with a proven track record as Foreign Qualified Counsel at One Asia Lawyers, successfully navigating complex cross-border matters for major clients in the energy, TMT, infrastructure, M&A, and regulatory sectors. Recognised for instrumental contributions in contract drafting, contract management, structuring transactions and corporate governance. ✓Orchestrated a complex cross-border merger for a leading Japanese Management Consulting firm, showcasing expert legal knowledge in formulating and negotiating transaction terms, overseeing due diligence, crafting the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), and navigating intricate regulatory landscapes. ✓ Spearheaded a groundbreaking energy transaction for a large-scale solar farm, playing a crucial role in negotiating complex agreements, securing permits, and implementing innovative legal structures, ultimately contributing to the growth of renewable energy infrastructure, and solidifying my reputation as a legal expert in sustainable energy. Skilled in: Cross-Border Legal Expertise, Contract Drafting, Corporate Governance and Policy Development, Strategic Front- End Transactions, Contract Negotiation and Management, In-House Legal Leadership, M&A Due Diligence and Support, Corporate Restructuring Expertise, Specialised Legal Expertise, Client Relationship Building, International Business Experience, TMT, Multi-Team Collaboration. Email Me: rubacher@gmail.com

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Work Background

One Asia LawyersCounsel Qualified in Australia

Oct. 2022Tokyo, JapanWorks alongside and reports directly to the Managing Partner while serving as lead counsel for a diverse portfolio of international clients, demonstrating exceptional legal expertise in energy, M&A, and corporate sectors, with a clientele ranging from renewable energy developers to technology and telecom corporations. ▪ Serve as the Lead Legal Advisor for Japanese and international clients, encompassing trading houses, conglomerates, FMCG companies, and investment funds; Orchestrate negotiations, draft complex commercial contracts, provide specialised regulatory advice, conduct thorough legal due diligence, mitigate key legal risks, and facilitate policy development. ▪ Specialise in cross-border matters, navigating complex transactions in energy, infrastructure, M&A, data privacy, and regulatory issues. Expertise in providing guidance across multiple jurisdictions, addressing diverse laws and regulations, and advising both the parent company and local subsidiaries while ensuring the consistency and avoidance of conflicts in advice. ▪ Key transactions involved advising Geechs Japan on an Australian subsidiary acquisition and supporting Softbank with reporting obligations for its Australian foreign-controlled subsidiary.

AXChargeGeneral Counsel / Founder

Jan. 2022 - Sep. 2022Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaAXCharge is an innovative international Battery Energy Storage (BESS) and Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) solutions provider, integrator and operator. The company has implemented its solutions in projects in Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, Mainland China, and Europe. Spearheaded the negotiation and drafting of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), conducted reviews of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Contracts, and formulated strong regulatory/policy frameworks, precedents, and corporate structures. My influential role was instrumental in shaping international utility-scale hybrid solar projects and BESS projects. ▪Oversaw commercial contract negotiations and established regulatory frameworks as well as corporate structures for the company resulted in the company being well positioned to successfully bid and secure on domestic and international projects for the supply of EVC and utility-scale BESS solutions for both large development companies and governments. ▪In charge of drafting and reviewing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Contracts, and Supply Agreements; Led negotiations with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractors, Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) for solutions, corporate clients, as well as local and international governments.

Confidential CompanyIn-House Counsel / Subcontracts Specialist

Jan. 2021 - Jan. 2022BrisbaneIn-house Legal Counsel Role at an Australian subsidiary of a publicly listed German automotive and arms manufacturer headquartered in Germany. Entrusted with delivering strategic legal counsel to executive leadership; Navigated intricate legal terrains within the automotive and defence sectors, adeptly crafting complex commercial contracts. Additionally, orchestrated nuanced international transactions, conducted high-stakes negotiations, and ensured legal compliance across diverse jurisdictions for one of Germany's premier and globally recognised automotive and arms manufacturers. ▪Played a pivotal role in the $5.2 billion LAND 400 Phase 2 programs, leading negotiations for supply contracts and licensing agreements, and providing crucial support for M&A activities. ▪Provided strategic counsel to the board of directors on corporate governance issues and navigated significant claims and disputes involving end-customers, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

McCullough RobertsonLawyer

Dec. 2019 - Jan. 2021Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaMcCullough Robertson Lawyers is a leading Australia law firm which has been around for over 100 years. Worked with the Government Projects, Defence, and Infrastructure teams, providing legal counsel to a diverse range of clients, including the Department of Defence, Downer Group, Clough, Santos, Monadelphous, and SMEs; Responsibilities encompassed the preparation of tender submissions, offering commercial advice, developing strategy papers, providing import/export guidance, contributing to litigation support, and conducting corporate training for in-house legal teams. ▪Successfully managed intricate infrastructure and construction claims, overseeing the delivery of public infrastructure and solar projects. Additionally, extensive experience in drafting and reviewing EPC Contracts and O&M Contracts and crafting compelling project tender submissions for major clients, including large-scale energy companies and infrastructure developers.

AshurstLawyer

Mar. 2018 - Sep. 2019Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaAshurst is a global law firm headquartered in London that spans 15 countries and is ranked 63rd among the world's largest law firms and 7th in the UK by revenue. Primarily focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate and structured finance. Preliminarily served as a Graduate and progressing to a role as a Lawyer involved in diverse teams such as Utilities & Energy, Transport & Infrastructure, and Dispute Resolution. Additionally, contributed to the Restructuring, Insolvency & Special Situations (RSSG) team; Admitted as a lawyer at the Supreme Court of Queensland. ▪Key transactions Reuben was involved in included the Banking Royal Commission, City Rail Link's C3 Project, NGR Wayside Systems Commission and the Santos GLNG Project.

AshurstLaw Clerk

Jun. 2017 - Jul. 2017Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaWorked as a Seasonal Clerk in the infrastructure team assisting with PPP projects and due diligence before securing a Graduate role with the firm.

Corrs Chambers WestgarthIntern

Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2017Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaCorrs Chambers Westgarth is an Australian commercial law firm founded in 1841. Corrs has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Port Moresby. Corrs' clients include national and international corporations, governments, banks and financial sponsors. Assisted the Melbourne infrastructure team with document review and legal research.