Byron is a Partner at global law firm Baker McKenzie, where he brings a wealth of expertise to clients navigating complex cross-border M&A and commercial transactions. With a keen focus on industries such as technology, consumer goods and retail, and hospitality, Byron bridges diverse markets and delivers practical solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. Byron is qualified as a solicitor in Australia (admitted to the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Queensland) and registered as a Foreign Registered Lawyer (gaikokuho jimu bengoshi) in Japan. Having called Tokyo home for the past decade, Byron’s passion for fostering connections between Japan and Australia began early—sparked by his very first Japanese lesson in Grade 1. Since then, he has dedicated himself to building enduring relationships and advancing collaboration between the two countries. Byron has served on the Chamber’s Executive Council since 2023 and is a longstanding, active member of the Chamber’s Sports for Business Committee, where he continues to champion opportunities for engagement and growth within the business community.