Jan Kapaon

Jan is an Associate in MBM’s Corporate team, where he advises entrepreneurs, investors and companies on a wide range of corporate matters. His practice covers mergers and acquisitions, investment rounds and general company law, and he has experience acting on both buy-side and sell-side processes.

Having trained at a law firm in Scotland, he began his career at a US law firm in London, where he worked on complex cross-border M&A transactions, representing private equity houses and corporate buyers on high-value, cross-border acquisitions. He later broadened his practice to include advising on commercial contracts, before returning to focus on transactional work. He has also spent time on secondment with a leading private equity investment firm, giving him direct insight into how investors structure and execute deals.

This combination of private practice and in-house experience has equipped Jan with a strong foundation in corporate transactions, as well as a practical understanding of how clients approach deals and manage risk. His approach is collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused, with an emphasis on helping clients achieve their strategic goals.

Personal Biography

Outside of work, Jan lives in Edinburgh with his wife, four young children and their cat Louie. Family life keeps him busy and grounded, and he values the balance and perspective it brings alongside his legal career.

He is a keen runner, training for his first marathon – though in truth the real competition is trying to outpace his brothers as part of a healthy sibling rivalry. Recently he has taken up the piano, where he enjoys the slow but steady progress and appreciates the creative outlet it gives. Having spent time living in Poland, Italy and Belgium, he speaks English, Polish and Italian.