Jamie McLaren

Jamie is a corporate partner focused on private equity transactions, public and private M&A and joint ventures across South and Southeast Asia. 

He has advised on transactions across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on financial services, fintech, infrastructure, TMT, pharma, healthcare and consumer transactions.

Accolades

Jamie is ranked as an "Up and Coming" partner in Chambers 2022 and as a "Next Generation Partner" by Legal 500. According to the most recent directories: 

Jamie is  'well regarded for his up-and-coming M&A practice in Singapore, which includes acting for financial sector clients and multinational corporates on a variety of corporate transactions, including spin-offs. One source praises him for being "very calm under pressure," adding: "He is very thoughtful and doesn't get flustered.'
Chambers Asia Pacific 2022, M&A international Singapore, notable practitioner and elite practice

'Jamie McLaren is calm, measured and creative.'
Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2022, M&A international Singapore, Next Generation Partner

'Jamie McLaren is a key name for transactional matters.'
Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2022, TMT international Singapore, Next Generation Partner, Tier 1 practice

'Jamie McLaren is noted for distressed M&A '
Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2022,  Restructuring & Insolvency, international Singapore

Background

Jamie qualified in 2011 with a leading Scottish firm and joined Herbert Smith Freehills in March 2015. Jamie was made partner at Herbert Smith Freehills after spending time in our London and Singapore offices.