Biography
Jeremy Sheng is a corporate and securities attorney at Jackson Walker. He represents clients in a variety of corporate matters, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, entity formation, and general corporate governance. His clients include real estate development companies, startup companies, and family-owned businesses.
Jeremy’s practice centers on bringing value to the client. He focuses on achieving his client’s goals in an efficient and effective manner by understanding his client’s objectives, ensuring open, active communication and increased attention to detail.
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 a national apartment developer in a portfolio of joint ventures with an institutional equity provider, with over $500 million in committed capital to develop Class A age restricted senior apartment or independent living facilities throughout the United States
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
- Restructured internal corporate hierarchy of a real estate development company in connection with its sale to a publicly-traded company
- 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)
- 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
Jackson Walker Represents Mercury Fund in Series A Investment
November 25, 2014
March 23, 2023
Attorney NewsJackson 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.
November 17, 2022
NewslettersJW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – November 2022
View Jackson Walker’s November 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
August 22, 2022
Speaking EngagementsSang 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.
April 21, 2022
NewslettersJW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2022
View Jackson Walker’s April 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
March 22, 2022
Attorney NewsJackson 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.
February 11, 2022
Attorney NewsJackson 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.
March 23, 2021
Attorney NewsJackson 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.
February 11, 2021
NewslettersJW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – February 2021
View Jackson Walker’s February 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
June 30, 2020
NewslettersJW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – June 2020
Explore the accomplishments of our diverse attorneys and their involvement within our communities during the first half of 2020.
March 10, 2020
Attorney NewsJackson 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.
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