Cravath Publishes Winter 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal
Jihyun Chung represents sophisticated private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, as well as strategic clients, on a broad range of complex corporate transactions that are often cross-border.
Ms. Chung has extensive experience advising clients on highly complex mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, joint ventures, minority investments and dispositions. Her work extends across a wide array of industries, including consumer products, financial services, healthcare, industrials and manufacturing and technology.
Ms. Chung has been recognized for her work in private equity by The Legal 500 US and IFLR1000 and she has also been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and the “500 X – The Next Generation.” Ms. Chung was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Private Equity Editorial Advisory Board in 2026.
Ms. Chung was born in Daegu, South Korea. She received a B.B.A. from Yonsei University in 2004, a J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law in 2012 and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management in 2012.
Ms. Chung has extensive experience advising clients on highly complex mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, joint ventures, minority investments and dispositions. Her work extends across a wide array of industries, including consumer products, financial services, healthcare, industrials and manufacturing and technology.
Ms. Chung has been recognized for her work in private equity by The Legal 500 US and IFLR1000 and she has also been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and the “500 X – The Next Generation.” Ms. Chung was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Private Equity Editorial Advisory Board in 2026.
Ms. Chung was born in Daegu, South Korea. She received a B.B.A. from Yonsei University in 2004, a J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law in 2012 and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management in 2012.
Education
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M.B.A., 2012, Kellogg Graduate School of Management
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J.D., 2012, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Lawcum laude
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B.B.A., 2004, Yonsei University
Admitted In
- New York
Organizations
Law360
- Member, Editorial Advisory Board – Private Equity, 2026
Rankings
IFLR1000
- Private Equity - US (2025)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2025, 2024)
- 500 X – The Next Generation (2025, 2024)
The Legal 500 US
- Private Equity Buyouts: Large Deals, 500m+ (2025)
Deals & Cases
May 01, 2026
Integris’ Planned Acquisition of First Focus
On April 27, 2026, Integris, a national leader in managed AI and IT services backed by OMERS Private Equity, announced its intent, subject to regulatory approval, to acquire First Focus, the largest managed service provider serving small and midsize businesses in Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. Cravath is representing Integris as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
March 05, 2025
Pacific General’s Strategic Partnership with Lenwich
On March 4, 2025, Pacific General, a New York‑based private investment firm, announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lenwich, a premium sandwich brand that has been a staple in New York City since 1989. Lenwich’s founder will retain a significant equity interest in the company and continue to lead Lenwich as CEO. The partnership between Pacific General and Lenwich aims to accelerate Lenwich’s expansion beyond its home market in New York City, extending across the East Coast and the broader United States. Cravath is representing Pacific General in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
December 04, 2024
OMERS Private Equity’s Acquisition of Integris
On December 3, 2024, OMERS Private Equity, which manages investments globally on behalf of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Integris, a leading provider of IT services in the United States, from Frontenac, a Chicago‑based private equity firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 29, 2024
Neuberger Berman’s Strategic Partnership with Mariner
On October 29, 2024, Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions and funds managed by Neuberger Berman Private Markets (together, “Neuberger Berman”) and Mariner, a national financial services firm, announced that Neuberger Berman has made a significant minority growth investment in Mariner. Cravath is representing Neuberger Berman in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 21, 2024
Neuberger Berman’s Consortium with EQT and CPP Investments to Acquire Nord Anglia for $14.5 Billion
On October 21, 2024, Neuberger Berman Private Markets (“Neuberger Berman”), EQT and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPP Investments"), together with global institutional investors, announced the signing of definitive share purchase agreements in Nord Anglia Education, a leading international schools organization ("Nord Anglia”), for an enterprise value of $14.5 billion. Existing owners EQT and CPP Investments will remain shareholders in Nord Anglia through a new fund investment and reinvestment, respectively, while Neuberger Berman will become a new strategic partner. Cravath is representing Neuberger Berman in connection with the transaction.
Activities
April 06, 2026
Law360 Selects Four Cravath Attorneys for 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
Four Cravath attorneys were selected to serve on Law360’s 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards: partners Ryan J. Patrone (Capital Markets), Claudia J. Ricciardi (Mergers & Acquisitions) and Jihyun Chung (Private Equity) and of counsel Scott B. Reents (Legal Tech). As Editorial Advisory Board members, they will provide feedback on Law360’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.
Jihyun Chung represents sophisticated private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, as well as strategic clients, on a broad range of complex corporate transactions that are often cross-border.
Ms. Chung has extensive experience advising clients on highly complex mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, joint ventures, minority investments and dispositions. Her work extends across a wide array of industries, including consumer products, financial services, healthcare, industrials and manufacturing and technology.
Ms. Chung has been recognized for her work in private equity by The Legal 500 US and IFLR1000 and she has also been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and the “500 X – The Next Generation.” Ms. Chung was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Private Equity Editorial Advisory Board in 2026.
Ms. Chung was born in Daegu, South Korea. She received a B.B.A. from Yonsei University in 2004, a J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law in 2012 and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management in 2012.
Ms. Chung has extensive experience advising clients on highly complex mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, joint ventures, minority investments and dispositions. Her work extends across a wide array of industries, including consumer products, financial services, healthcare, industrials and manufacturing and technology.
Ms. Chung has been recognized for her work in private equity by The Legal 500 US and IFLR1000 and she has also been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and the “500 X – The Next Generation.” Ms. Chung was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Private Equity Editorial Advisory Board in 2026.
Ms. Chung was born in Daegu, South Korea. She received a B.B.A. from Yonsei University in 2004, a J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law in 2012 and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management in 2012.
Education
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M.B.A., 2012, Kellogg Graduate School of Management
-
J.D., 2012, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Lawcum laude
-
B.B.A., 2004, Yonsei University
Admitted In
- New York
Organizations
Law360
- Member, Editorial Advisory Board – Private Equity, 2026
Rankings
IFLR1000
- Private Equity - US (2025)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2025, 2024)
- 500 X – The Next Generation (2025, 2024)
The Legal 500 US
- Private Equity Buyouts: Large Deals, 500m+ (2025)
Deals & Cases
May 01, 2026
Integris’ Planned Acquisition of First Focus
On April 27, 2026, Integris, a national leader in managed AI and IT services backed by OMERS Private Equity, announced its intent, subject to regulatory approval, to acquire First Focus, the largest managed service provider serving small and midsize businesses in Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. Cravath is representing Integris as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
March 05, 2025
Pacific General’s Strategic Partnership with Lenwich
On March 4, 2025, Pacific General, a New York‑based private investment firm, announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lenwich, a premium sandwich brand that has been a staple in New York City since 1989. Lenwich’s founder will retain a significant equity interest in the company and continue to lead Lenwich as CEO. The partnership between Pacific General and Lenwich aims to accelerate Lenwich’s expansion beyond its home market in New York City, extending across the East Coast and the broader United States. Cravath is representing Pacific General in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
December 04, 2024
OMERS Private Equity’s Acquisition of Integris
On December 3, 2024, OMERS Private Equity, which manages investments globally on behalf of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Integris, a leading provider of IT services in the United States, from Frontenac, a Chicago‑based private equity firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 29, 2024
Neuberger Berman’s Strategic Partnership with Mariner
On October 29, 2024, Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions and funds managed by Neuberger Berman Private Markets (together, “Neuberger Berman”) and Mariner, a national financial services firm, announced that Neuberger Berman has made a significant minority growth investment in Mariner. Cravath is representing Neuberger Berman in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
October 21, 2024
Neuberger Berman’s Consortium with EQT and CPP Investments to Acquire Nord Anglia for $14.5 Billion
On October 21, 2024, Neuberger Berman Private Markets (“Neuberger Berman”), EQT and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPP Investments"), together with global institutional investors, announced the signing of definitive share purchase agreements in Nord Anglia Education, a leading international schools organization ("Nord Anglia”), for an enterprise value of $14.5 billion. Existing owners EQT and CPP Investments will remain shareholders in Nord Anglia through a new fund investment and reinvestment, respectively, while Neuberger Berman will become a new strategic partner. Cravath is representing Neuberger Berman in connection with the transaction.
Activities
April 06, 2026
Law360 Selects Four Cravath Attorneys for 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
Four Cravath attorneys were selected to serve on Law360’s 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards: partners Ryan J. Patrone (Capital Markets), Claudia J. Ricciardi (Mergers & Acquisitions) and Jihyun Chung (Private Equity) and of counsel Scott B. Reents (Legal Tech). As Editorial Advisory Board members, they will provide feedback on Law360’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.
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