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Sarah McLean

Sarah McLean

USA 2026

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Sarah is a leading private equity lawyer with over 25 years of experience advising private equity funds and management teams on sophisticated and high-profile deals across the energy sector. Her practice focuses on private equity transactions, particularly portfolio company investments, acquisitions and divestitures of assets and companies, and joint ventures.

Sarah has been recognized as a leading dealmaker and influential woman in the energy sector. In 2023, Sarah was recognized by The Deal as a “Top Women in Dealmaking” for Private Equity. She also serves on the Private Equity Editorial Advisory Board for Law360.

Career

The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with Honors; Oklahoma State University, B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, with Honors

Admissions: Texas

Personal

https://www.willkie.com/professionals/m/mclean%20sarah

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Texas

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Individual Editorial
Sarah McLean advises clients on a diverse array of transactions, including private equity and strategic acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures, with impressive expertise in the energy sector.

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Sarah McLean leverages considerable transactional expertise, handling joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures. She often acts on behalf of operators, production companies and other clients.

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