King & Wood Mallesons has recruited former Baker & McKenzie global head of private equity Mark McNamara to its Sydney office. McNamara will assume the title of head of private equity on November 6. In his new role he will lead a team of approximately 60 partners and lawyers.
McNamara’s arrival is part of King & Wood Mallesons’ strategy to be the leading player in this field according to Tony O’Malley, Australian managing partner at King and Wood Mallesons. “The private equity market in Asia is set to grow,” said O’Malley. “With our talent, and our relationships, we are in a unique position to provide clients with world-class private equity expertise, and second to none access to the go-to lawyers in this field.”
His area of expertise lies across the full range of M&A transactions for private equity clients – MBOs/ LBOs, public takeovers, private M&A and security offerings.
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