Jenny Liu Joins Baker McKenzie as Partner to Strengthen Private Equity and M&A Teams
The leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed Jenny Liu as a Partner in its Transactional Practice, further bolstering its Private Equity and M&A capabilities. Jenny will be based out of the firm’s New York and Palo Alto offices.
Jenny brings extensive experience advising private equity firms on a broad spectrum of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, control acquisitions, and minority investments. She is recognized by The Deal as one of the “Top Women in Dealmaking” and represents strategic businesses across multiple industries in mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions of both private and public companies.
Eric Schwartzman, Head of Baker McKenzie’s Private Equity Practice Group in California, said, “With private equity activity poised for growth in the coming months, we continue to expand our bench of leading deal lawyers, bringing high-caliber talent that can handle our clients’ near- and long-term needs. Jenny’s impressive experience and diverse skillset make her a perfect match for the team.”
Alan Zoccolillo, Americas Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Transactional Practice, added, “Jenny’s experience with both private equity and strategics has given her a particularly broad perspective on the M&A market and its current trends. We are thrilled to add her to the team in New York and California.”
Jenny’s hire continues the expansion of Baker McKenzie’s global transactional team. Since the start of 2025, the firm has welcomed London-based partners Mark Thompson, Nick Benson, Kevin Heverin, James Wyatt, and Michal Berkner; Jan Schubert in Frankfurt; Todd Beauchamp and Charles Weinstein in Washington, DC; Dan Ouyang, Winfield Lau, and Ke (Ronnie) Li in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong; Alexander Stathopoulos in Singapore; Chris Milliken in Ho Chi Minh; Bima Sarumpaet in Jakarta; Andres Barroso in Mexico City; and Miju Damodar in New York.
Baker McKenzie’s transactional team, consisting of more than 2,500 deal practitioners across 40+ jurisdictions, offers pragmatic counsel in critical business areas and leads complex cross-border transactions. The Private Equity group delivers globally-integrated, end-to-end advice across the investment lifecycle, helping clients navigate deal complexities and build portfolio value.
Jenny Liu holds a BA from the University of California, San Diego, and a JD from Cornell Law School. She is licensed to practice in New York and California.
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