Jeremy I. Sheng
Practice Areas
Experience
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Family Office
- Investment Funds
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- South Korea
- Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
Biography
Jeremy Sheng is a corporate attorney with extensive experience in guiding and advising clients through joint ventures, merger, acquisition and disposition transactions, entity formation, private placements and general corporate governance matters. While a majority of Jeremy’s clients are concentrated within the real estate industry, his clients cover other various industries, including oil and gas services, health care and automotive distribution.
Jeremy’s practice centers on bringing value to the client. Jeremy understands the need to provide practical legal and risk mitigation advice while still enabling his clients to achieve their business objectives. Advocacy and client service are the cornerstones of Jeremy’s practice.
Education
B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin
M.P.A., University of Texas at Austin
J.D., cum laude, Baylor Law School
Bar Admissions
Texas
Joint Ventures
- Represented (local and national) developers in joint ventures to develop real estate projects, including Class A, luxury multifamily projects, senior living and active adult residential projects, office towers, mixed use and industrial projects.
- Represented operators and investors in joint ventures to acquire and operate real estate projects, including office towers, multifamily, luxury spec. homes, senior living and mixed-use projects.
- Represented sponsors/issuers in various private placement offerings for capital raises for real estate developments.
- Represented operator in private placement offering for capital raise to acquire and operate ranch.
Mergers & Acquisitions/Corporate Restructuring
- Represented a seller of all of the equity interests in an insurance marketing organization in a transaction valued at approximately $19.125 million
- Represented sellers of a teen mental health treatment center to a private equity firm in a transaction valued at approximately $125 million
- Represented a seller in the sale of a severance tax and consulting company in a transaction valued at approximately $44 million
- Represented seller in the sale of a family-owned oil-water separators company in a transaction valued at approximately $6.7 million
- Represented seller in a $14.4 million merger of a fixed flight base operation (FBO)
- Advised majority shareholder in an equity sale of an automotive after-market-parts distribution outfit to private equity purchaser.
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Corporate Law, 2024
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2020-2023
- Speaker, “Surviving an Unpredictable Economy: Legal Considerations You Can’t Afford to Ignore,” 2022 Asian Chamber Business Conference & Expo (August 2022)
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), Pathfinder Program, 2020
- Texas Exes Houston Chapter, Board Member
- Crosspoint Church, Member
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 2023 Texas Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 63 attorneys to Thomson Reuters’ 2023 “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” list, which recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less.
Attorney News • March 23, 2023
Sang Shin, Shari Mao, and Jeremy Sheng to Present at 2022 Asian Chamber Business Conference & Expo
Jackson Walkers partners Sang Shin, Shari Mao, and Jeremy Sheng will present “Surviving an Unpredictable Economy: Legal Considerations You Can’t Afford to Ignore” at the 2022 Asian Chamber Business Conference & Expo on Friday, August 26, 2022.
Speaking Engagements • August 22, 2022
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 2022 Texas Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 51 attorneys to Thomson Reuters’ 2022 “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” list, which recognizes only 2.5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less.
Attorney News • March 22, 2022
Jackson Walker Announces Largest Class of Newly Elected Partners to Date
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the election of 14 attorneys to the Firm’s partnership on Friday, February 11, 2022. In addition to electing 14 new partners, the Firm also congratulates Bart Cicuto, Noah Speck, and Austin Thomas on their promotion from associates to senior counsel.
Attorney News • February 11, 2022
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 2021 Texas Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 36 attorneys to Thomson Reuters’ 2021 “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” list. Spanning five offices and eight major practice areas, these up-and-coming attorneys have been nominated by peers within and outside the Firm.
Attorney News • March 23, 2021
Jackson Walker Congratulates 30 Attorneys Listed Among 2020 “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” List
Spanning five offices, six major practice areas, and experience ranging from six to 15 years, these 30 up-and-coming attorneys were selected based on peer recognition and professional achievement.
Attorney News • March 10, 2020
Jeremy’s practice emphasizes:
- Joint ventures
- Mergers and acquisitions
- General corporate work
His clients include:
- Real estate developers and investors
- Closely held businesses
- Startup companies
 Industries he serves include:
- Real estate
- Family offices
Practice Experience
Joint Ventures
- Represented (local and national) developers in joint ventures to develop real estate projects, including Class A, luxury multifamily projects, senior living and active adult residential projects, office towers, mixed use and industrial projects.
- Represented operators and investors in joint ventures to acquire and operate real estate projects, including office towers, multifamily, luxury spec. homes, senior living and mixed-use projects.
- Represented sponsors/issuers in various private placement offerings for capital raises for real estate developments.
- Represented operator in private placement offering for capital raise to acquire and operate ranch.
Mergers & Acquisitions/Corporate Restructuring
- Represented a seller of all of the equity interests in an insurance marketing organization in a transaction valued at approximately $19.125 million
- Represented sellers of a teen mental health treatment center to a private equity firm in a transaction valued at approximately $125 million
- Represented a seller in the sale of a severance tax and consulting company in a transaction valued at approximately $44 million
- Represented seller in the sale of a family-owned oil-water separators company in a transaction valued at approximately $6.7 million
- Represented seller in a $14.4 million merger of a fixed flight base operation (FBO)
- Advised majority shareholder in an equity sale of an automotive after-market-parts distribution outfit to private equity purchaser.
Recognition & Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Corporate Law, 2024
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2020-2023
Publications & Speeches
- Speaker, “Surviving an Unpredictable Economy: Legal Considerations You Can’t Afford to Ignore,” 2022 Asian Chamber Business Conference & Expo (August 2022)
Community Involvement
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), Pathfinder Program, 2020
- Texas Exes Houston Chapter, Board Member
- Crosspoint Church, Member
Areas of Focus
Jeremy’s practice emphasizes:
- Joint ventures
- Mergers and acquisitions
- General corporate work
His clients include:
- Real estate developers and investors
- Closely held businesses
- Startup companies
 Industries he serves include:
- Real estate
- Family offices