BCLP names new UK Managing Partner

International law firm BCLP announced today that Partner Jinal Shah has been named UK Managing Partner for the firm. Jinal succeeds Segun Osuntokun who has held this role since 2018. BCLP recently appointed Segun as the firm’s new Global Senior Partner, with both roles effective Jan. 1.

Since joining BCLP in 2021, Jinal has been instrumental in leading collaborative cross-practice and cross-border teams for a variety of high-profile deals for the global Corporate & Finance Transactions Team. He has worked across a wide range of sectors and advises private and public companies, financial institutions and private equity funds on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic investments and helps global businesses assess complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments. Particular areas of focus for Jinal include the infrastructure and TMT sectors, with an emphasis on cross-border and domestic M&A. He regularly acts for clients buying and selling operating infrastructure businesses.

“I’m honoured to assume the responsibility of leading BCLP’s UK offices and appreciate the confidence that our Firm’s leadership has expressed in me taking this position,” noted Jinal. “Segun has done a remarkable job leading our UK business and I am eager to build on these successes and get started in this new role.”

“Jinal has made a significant impact within our global Corporate & Finance Transactions Team, helping to bring significant new clients to the Firm and leading collaborative cross-practice and cross-border teams on multiple high-profile deals. We are confident that as the UK Managing Partner, his leadership will be equally as impactful,” said firm Co-Chairs Lisa Mayhew and Steve Baumer.