LAWYER PROFILE

Benjamin T McLaughlin

Asia-Pacific 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Life Sciences

Australia

9 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Australia

15 years ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Ben McLaughlin is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Sydney office. He has over 25 years' experience in advising leading Australian and international public companies on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and equity capital markets. Ben invented the Baker McKenzie Healthcare MapApp, an acclaimed mobile application that enables clients to access over 5,000 pages of legal summaries. He has been recognized by Chambers for his work in Australian and international M&A matters, as well as in healthcare and life sciences.

Ben is admitted to practice law in Australia and the US, and previously practised as a CPA.

Ben focuses his practice on M&A, healthcare & life sciences, and equity capital markets matters. He is frequently called upon to advise boards on corporate governance. Ben also frequently advises Japanese companies in M&A deals.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Life Sciences - Australia

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Benjamin McLaughlin is based in Sydney and is widely recognised for his work on behalf of leading healthcare sector players on major transactions.

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Corporate/M&A - Australia

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Benjamin McLaughlin is based in Sydney and advises across a comprehensive range of corporate issues, embracing not only key transactional mandates but also regulatory and corporate governance questions. His work often focuses on the intersection of healthcare and technology.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I have a very high level of confidence in Benjamin's abilities and counsel provided.
Life SciencesChambers Asia & Pacific
Benjamin McLaughlin is proactive in anticipating our needs and understands our business objectives.
Life SciencesChambers Asia & Pacific
He understands the business, the objective and is able to engage at all levels to get it done.
Corporate/M&AChambers Asia & Pacific