Jahan Sharifi

Jahan Sharifi

Partner, Corporate Department Chair, Fintech Co-Chair, Private Funds and Asset Management Co-Chair

Jahan Sharifi represents private investment funds and other financial investors in structuring private capital investments and private acquisitions in many industries in the U.S. and internationally. 

Jahan advises on a broad scope of private capital transactions, including preferred equity and hybrid capital, venture capital and growth equity, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, private credit, convertible instruments, recapitalizations, post-reorganization equity, private investments in public equity, and other specialized investment structures.

Leveraging broad knowledge and deep experience representing both minority and majority investors, Jahan negotiates appropriate rights and protections in the U.S. and around the world. He advises businesses operating in healthcare, medical devices, energy, pharmaceuticals, software and technology, media and internet, real estate development, financial services, consumer retail and franchised businesses. 

Sensitive to his client’s needs while managing risk and realizing returns, Jahan looks for opportunities to help clients minimize or hedge transactional risk and post-closing exposure, while preserving the economic upside and providing market-efficient exit mechanisms.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Chicago, B.A., Fundamentals: Issues and Texts, 1987, with honors
  • University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1993, with honors, member of the University of Chicago Law Review
  • University of Pennsylvania, M.G.A., government administration, 1991, Fels Center of Government

Bar Admissions

  • New York
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