Kristen Edmonds

Kristen Edmonds, a Principal and Managing Director, brings a wealth of experience in corporate law, having served prominent clients with strategic guidance on mergers and acquisitions. With a solid foundation in negotiating intricate contracts, she ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks, backed by her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. Kristen's outstanding work has earned her recognition as a leading lawyer in her field for several consecutive years. Beyond her legal career, she is committed to community service through pro bono legal aid initiatives. Kristen has been at the helm of Edmonds & Associates since 2006, a boutique law practice providing comprehensive commercial and legal advice. Her corporate clientele includes notable names such as Fairfax Media Limited and MagiNet Corporation, where her advice spans areas from contract management to corporate exit strategies. While based in Indonesia from 2013 to 2017, she played a key role in establishing a multi-million dollar food and beverage fund, advising clients on joint ventures across diverse industries. Additionally, Kristen serves as the Managing Director for Retirement Living Services, contributing to the management of a Sydney-based strata title village while offering business and legal consultancy to developers. Her teaching commitments at institutions like Singapore Management University highlight her dedication to education, where she taught subjects including Law of Business Organisations and led law study missions to Australia. Her prior roles include Corporate Counsel at Fairfax Media, where she advised on major acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as serving as General Counsel at MagiNet, overseeing restructuring and corporate advice across various regions. Kristen also held senior positions at MinterEllison, contributing significantly to mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring. Kristen's academic credentials are further complemented by a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney, where she studied international mergers, corporate governance, and Chinese legal systems. Her educational journey and early career roles underscore her long-standing commitment to excellence in the legal profession.