Shimin Lee specialises in advising private equity sponsors on domestic and cross-border M&A. She has extensive experience advising on all stages of the investment cycle, including acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures and minority investments, management incentive arrangements, refinancings and corporate restructurings.
Cinven and La Caisse on the joint acquisition of leading specialty MGA platform, Optio
CVC and Cinven on the sale of NewDay's portfolio of consumer credit receivables to private credit funds and accounts managed by KKR
Cinven on its acquisition on Smart Communications
Cinven on its investment in True Potential
Blackstone on the acquisition of CRH Europe Distribution for an enterprise value of €1.64 billion
KIRKBI and the Consortium consisting of KIRKBI, Blackstone and CPPIB on £4.77 billion take private of Merlin Entertainments plc
Elliott Advisors on its investment in Wasabi
Elliott Advisors on the acquisition of a controlling stake in Waterstones Booksellers; Waterstones, on the acquisition of the high street book retailer W. & G. Foyle
"Shimin is an exceptional adviser who combines technical excellence with sharp commercial judgement. She is deeply knowledgeable in the field and able to distil highly complex issues into clear, actionable advice" Chambers 2027
Notable Practitioner, IFLR1000 2027 for Private Equity
Up and Coming, Chambers 2027 for Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above
Private Equity Rising Star in Europe - Law.com in 2021, 2023 and 2025
