Senior Partner – Corporate Transactions

Margaret Chen is a Senior Partner at Lexara, specializing in complex corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border business dealings. With extensive experience representing public and private companies, she focuses on delivering strategic, results-driven legal solutions that protect client interests while advancing their commercial objectives.

She has successfully handled a wide range of corporate matters, including multi-million-dollar acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, and corporate restructuring. Known for her sharp deal-making instincts and meticulous attention to detail, Margaret combines legal excellence with deep business understanding to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients.

Practice Focus

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Corporate Transactions

• Private Equity & Venture Capital

• Cross-Border Deal Structuring

• Corporate Governance & Compliance

Strong legal strategy is built on preparation, clarity, and understanding the real-world impact on clients.

Professional Approach

Margaret believes effective corporate counsel is not only about closing deals but also about identifying risks and opportunities before they become problems. She works closely with clients to understand their business goals, develop creative transaction structures, and pursue outcomes that create long-term value while minimizing legal exposure.

Experience Highlights

• Led over $500M in completed merger and acquisition transactions

• Advised private equity firms on portfolio company acquisitions and exits

• Structured complex cross-border joint ventures and strategic alliances

• Represented public and private companies in corporate governance

• Negotiated high-stakes commercial agreements for multinational clients