Perry Yam

As an accomplished corporate lawyer and private equity specialist I have advised boards, founders, management teams and private equity and strategic investors, on strategic acquisitions of, and investments in, private companies across a number of sectors in the mid-market (£30m-£500m EV range), and related advice on the day-to-day legal and regulatory considerations throughout the life of the investment culminating in the eventual sale of the business. Recognised as a Leading Individual for Private Equity (Legal 500, 2021; Chambers UK, 2025), I have an extensive track record on a full range of international transactions working closely with boards to support strategic decision-making, strengthening governance, aligning shareholders interests, limiting liabilities and maximising enterprise value. I have built and led PE teams at 4 international law firms over my career.

I have advised on transactions across several sectors including technology, healthcare, financial services, leisure and retail, and media. I bring independent judgement, commercial pragmatism and an extensive network across private equity, corporate financiers, and strategic acquirers both in the UK and North America. Having spent the past 20 years regularly crossing the Atlantic, I have a strong network of private equity sponsors, corporates and intermediaries in North America.

I utilise this to help boards access capital, unlock growth opportunities, and position businesses for successful exit outcomes. I am passionate about supporting growth journeys, and enjoy working alongside management teams. I offer boards a distinctive blend of strategic oversight, governance rigour, and hands-on transactional experience.

My additional value proposition as an NED is providing boards with the benefit of access to "in house" experienced legal support at a limited comparative cost. My personal value extends to individual directors through hands-on support and advice in connection with equity rollover negotiations, management incentive plans, accretive bolt-on acquisitions for the Company and of course, exit planning. Acting as both adviser and conduit, I can deliver alignment between investors and the executives, while connecting boards seamlessly with other professionals involved, including outside counsel, during a transaction process.

Private Equity Partner at BCLP (2024-09 – Present)

Co-Leader, Global Corporate Practice & Head of Private Equity at Mayer Brown (2016-01 – 2024-08)

Head of Private Equity, Europe & Middle East at Reed Smith LLP (2012-01 – 2015-12)

Partner, Head of mid-market pe team at SJ Berwin LLP (1992-01 – 2011-12)

• Built and led market leading private equity teams across four International law firms
• have led transactional teams across Europe
• mentored lawyers in career development
• have worked closely with executive leadership on strategic growth

– College of Law (1990-01 – 1992-12)

BA in Economics – The University of Manchester (1987-01 – 1990-12)

– University College School (UCS) (1979-01 – 1986-12)