Lee Equity Partners Closes $1.6B Recapitalization of McLarens Global Limited
October 15, 2025
Lee Equity Partners led a $1.6 billion recapitalization of McLarens Global Limited, with participation from several institutional investors, giving existing shareholders the option of partial liquidity while providing McLarens significant new growth capital. McLarens is a global provider of technical insurance claims and risk consulting services with roughly 1,600 experts across a broad international footprint; the capital will support continued geographic expansion and capability build-out.
- Buyers
- Lee Equity Partners
- Targets
- McLarens Global Limited
- Sellers
- Existing shareholders
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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