LAWYER PROFILE

John Chetwood

Global 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Practice Areas

- Finance

- Bankruptcy and Restructuring

- Real estate litigation and dispute resolution

Career

John is a partner based in our London office. John is a restructuring lawyer with significant experience in restructuring and insolvency lawyer. He has advised on the full range of English law processes – including a number of the leading cases on Part 26A restructuring plans, Part 26 schemes of arrangement and company voluntary arrangements. John also regularly advises leading insolvency practitioners in the market on complex, cross-border administrations and liquidations. He has developed particular experience over the years in certain sectors, including energy, real estate, oil and gas and mining.

For additional information on John's professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/j/john-chetwood

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 6

Individual Editorial

John Chetwood has a growing restructuring and insolvency practice that sees him advise on a wide range of processes, including administrations, liquidations and recapitalisations. His client base includes corporates, insolvency practitioners and lenders. He also has experience in implementing restructuring plans.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

John is calm, considered and commercial. On the deals we’ve worked together on, he has clearly built the trust of the client and is a trusted adviser, beyond being just a lawyer.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide
A youthful veteran. John is an experienced senior practitioner with great client insights and a varied matter load.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide