LAWYER PROFILE

Jinal Shah

UK 2026

BCLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jinal Shah is the UK Managing Partner and a leading corporate and M&A lawyer with over 25 years of experience advising on complex cross-border M&A, private equity, and joint venture transactions, with particular experience in emerging markets. Known for his pragmatic and commercially focused approach, Jinal is a trusted advisor to multinational corporates, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors navigating high-stakes deals across a range of sectors including infrastructure, retail, technology, and financial services.

He is passionate about building collaborative, high-performing teams and delivering practical solutions that align with clients’ strategic goals.

Jinal regularly leads multi-jurisdictional transactions and is often the key point of contact for clients managing international legal teams. His ability to coordinate cross-border advice and deliver seamless execution has made him a go-to advisor for clients seeking clarity and confidence in complex deal environments.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jinal Shah is a frequent adviser to clients on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. His experience covers infrastructure, finance and technology.

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Corporate/M&A: £100-800 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jinal is very calm and responsive. He is amazing at creating relationships. He is capable of making himself understandable and likeable, which is important when you want to go somewhere.
Corporate/M&A: £100-800 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession