Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie‘s private equity team utilizes its global network to assist clients with cross-border acquisitions, add-ons, refinancing, portfolio company management, restructurings, and exits. The team is capable of handling complex mandates, collaborating closely with the tax, finance, intellectual property, M&A, and employment teams. Practice head Michael Fieweger manages the team from Chicago and represents private equity fund managers and sovereign wealth funds in their global acquisition and investment activities. He is joined by San Francisco’s Eric Schwartzman, who advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in the technology sector. Brett Rodda, based in Los Angeles, represents both buy-side and sell-side mandates in tender offers, one-step mergers, stock purchases, and asset deals. Chicago-based Erika López advises private equity sponsors and companies, both private and public, on a variety of transactional matters. Jenny Liu joined the firm in August 2025, working out of the New York and Palo Alto offices.