John R Ashmead
USA Guide 2023
Band 4 : Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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(212) 574-1366Share profile
Band 4
About
Provided by John R Ashmead
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Reorganization
Career
John heads Seward's bankruptcy and reorganization practice. His experience spans workouts, chapter 11, liquidations, foreign insolvency proceedings, and special situations. He regularly represents creditors such as trustees, agents, lenders, bondholders, formal and ad hoc creditor committees, debtors/borrowers, owners/sponsors/equityholders, and directors. In addition to restructurings, his engagements include bankruptcy litigation, private equity and strategic investments, acquisitions, plan sponsorship, and structured finance transactions. Over the last 10 years, John has developed a notable practice in the distressed shipping field. His clients and peers alike prize his efficiency and commercial approach.
Personal
Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1990, Law Review; St. John's University, B.S., 1987