About
Jianing Zhao represents buyers and sellers in company sales and acquisitions at Wiggin and Dana. She advises public companies, private companies, and private equity sponsors on those deals. Jianing also advises clients on entity formation and governance frameworks. She handles leveraged buyouts, add-ons, and carve-out transactions. Jianing previously worked in venture capital. She later led marketing, business development, and operations at a fintech startup. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English. Jianing also represents portfolio companies in minority investments and GP-led secondaries.
Who is a good fit for Jianing Zhao
- Buyers completing a leveraged buyout of a public or private company.
- Owners selling a company or carving out a division.
- Private equity sponsors making a minority investment in a company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Cornell Law School, J.D.
- Princeton University, B.A.
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationPrivate equity platform and add-on dealsEntity formation and holding structures
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional