Paul, Weiss announced that Jamie McLaren will join the firm as a partner in the M&A Group within its Corporate Department. He will be based in Hong Kong.
McLaren advises private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, and public and private companies on a broad range of transactions across India and Southeast Asia. His practice focuses on private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures.
The hire supports Paul, Weiss’ continued expansion in Asia. The firm said McLaren’s arrival reflects its strategy of attracting elite talent in key global deal markets.
Hong Kong remains a major transaction hub for Asia, particularly for private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, corporations, and financial institutions pursuing cross-border deals. Paul, Weiss said McLaren’s regional experience will further strengthen its ability to advise clients on significant and complex transactions across Asia.
McLaren has advised on deals across several sectors, including digital and broader infrastructure, energy transition, life sciences and healthcare, financial services, and technology, media, and telecommunications.
His recent representations include advising Bain Capital Special Situations on its acquisition of Avery Lodge from Blackstone, Keppel Infrastructure on its sale of waste management business 800 Super, and TPG Capital on its investment in edtech platform Eruditus.
McLaren is currently ranked in The Legal 500. He has also been ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific for Corporate/M&A: International in Singapore since 2022 and Corporate/M&A (International Firms) in India since 2024.
McLaren earned an L.L.B. and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Aberdeen.
The Paul, Weiss Mergers & Acquisitions Practice advises leading private equity firms, public and private companies, financial advisors, financial institutions, and investors on business-critical transactions. The firm has more than 1,500 lawyers globally and is known for its corporate, litigation, and restructuring practices.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are in growth mode in Asia and are attracting elite talent in the region, as well as globally. Jamie’s hire is a clear reflection of that. Jamie is a highly accomplished M&A lawyer with deep expertise across some of the most dynamic and fast-growing markets in Asia. His experience advising leading private equity and sovereign wealth funds on complex, cross-border transactions will be a valuable asset to our clients and to the firm.”
Neel Sachdev, Vice Chair of Paul, Weiss and Global Co-Chair of Finance and Capital Markets
“Hong Kong is a vital deal hub in Asia, and our practice is trusted by private equity firms and corporations to navigate their most significant and complex transactions. Jamie brings an exceptional track record in transactions, coupled with a deep understanding of the legal and commercial landscapes across the region. His experience and insight will further strengthen our ability to serve clients throughout Asia.”
Judie Ng Shortell, Managing Partner of the Paul, Weiss China Practice
