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John H Thompson

John H Thompson

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

John handles business reorganizations and cross-border insolvency matters, and has extensive experience representing debtors, creditors, acquirers, contract counterparties, landlords and equity holders, both in and out of court, across a broad range of industries. He has served as a key team member in the representation of numerous high-profile chapter 11 debtors, including Enron, Worldcom and LyondellBasell. In addition, he represents creditors across a wide range of industries, including automotive, healthcare, and energy, and regularly advises financial institutions on trading contract and derivatives issues in bankruptcy.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - District of Columbia

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
John Thompson of Akerman LLP is an experienced bankruptcy practitioner who is regularly called upon to advise on Chapters 11 and 15 cases, among other matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is an excellent lawyer; very practical and very easy to deal with.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • John deeply understands our business and is well connected to trustees, bankruptcy counsel and judges. He's always prepared and embraces complex transactions.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is very client-oriented and a skilled and experienced lawyer.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Akerman LLP (80)

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

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