Andrew Fisken (pictured) has joined the firm from DLA Piper, where he was the leader of the firm’s China practice in Australia. He has brought with him consultant Gang Yun and senior associate Karena Huang.

He specialises in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on advising clients from east Asia on their strategic investments into Australia and Australian clients on transactions involving Asian counterparties, the firm said in a statement.

Mr Fisken will be responsible for expanding the firm’s outbound China practice advising clients across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Speaking about the appointment, Pinsent Masons Australian head Matthew Croagh said: “We’re again seeing increasing interest from Chinese entities looking to invest in Australia and Asia-Pacific more widely, including in renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

“Andrew’s history advising on high-profile cross-border transactions means he is ideally placed to advise Chinese enterprises on their flagship outbound investment projects across the region.”

Mr Fisken added: “There are significant investment opportunities in Australia, and we are seeing increasing interest from entities across Asia-Pacific, including China and Korea, as they seek to position themselves to best compete in developing industries such as battery technology, renewable energy and biotechnology.

“Australia is an ideal location for these investments. But they are not without their challenges and complexities, which are underscored by shifting regulatory landscapes, the impact of geopolitical events and the drive to net zero.

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“Pinsent Masons provides an ideal platform for clients looking to invest in these rapidly developing areas, leveraging market-leading experience from its global network to facilitate these deals. I am delighted to have joined the team at Pinsent Masons to continue to support clients in facilitating these important transactions.”