Profile
Serena Y. Shi represents private equity sponsors in domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, divestitures, joint ventures and other complex corporate transactions in a broad range of industries, including business services, technology, consumer products, food and beverage, and health care.
Capabilities
Experience
- Represented Carrick Capital Partners in:
- its acquisition of Intelligo, a leading provider of pre-investment and pre-engagement background checks and continuous subject monitoring that drive compliance with AML, KYC, and other regulations.
- the sale of its equity stake in Exiger, a high-growth artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain risk and resilience software provider.
- Represented Coalesce Capital in its acquisition of Miller Environmental Group, a leading provider of essential waste, industrial, and environmental services.
- Represented Entrepreneurial Equity Partners on its sale of Salm Partners, the largest contract manufacturer of fully cooked sausages and premium hot dogs in the United States.
- Represented Genpact in its acquisition of XponentL Data, a data products and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider.
- Represented Marquee Brands, LLC, an affiliate of Neuberger Berman, in:
- its acquisition of Laura Ashley, an iconic home, fashion, and lifestyle brand.
- its acquisition of Totes Isotoner Corporation, a manufacturer of innovative weather-related accessories, including umbrellas, gloves, and seasonal footwear.
- its acquisition of a majority ownership in America’s Test Kitchen, a food and culinary media business.
- Represented Nine Dean in its official launch with significant anchor investment from the Ford Foundation.
- Represented Rhône in its acquisition of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a leading fast-casual franchise concept.
- Represented Velocity Capital Management in its acquisition of Parella Motorsports Holdings, the largest owner of grassroots motorsports live events racing classifications in North America.
- Represented Watchtower Capital Partners in:
- its acquisitions of in Fence Builders and Green Hill Fence Company, creating a premier residential and commercial fence, gate, and access control platform serving the Southeast.
- its acquisitions of SPS Mechanical and JF Plumbing & Heating, creating a regional provider of plumbing, and HVAC-related services.
- Represented Wind Point Partners in its acquisition of ExperiGreen Lawn Care, a provider of customized lawn care services.
- Represented portfolio companies of various private equity sponsors in numerous add-on acquisitions.
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Corporate Law, 2026
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Fordham University School of Law, 2015
- B.S., New York University Stern School of Business, 2010
Admissions
- New York
Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin), Native
- Chinese (Shanghainese), Native