John Utzschneider focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance and finance, including debt restructurings.

John has represented both private and public companies, equity and debt financing sources and underwriters in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, private and public offerings, and restructurings. He also represents public companies and boards of directors on securities, corporate governance and related matters.

John was described in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA as “extremely bright and responsive” and able to deliver “top-notch and efficient legal services.” He has been named for many years to various peer-reviewed best lawyer lists in various categories, including Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America, Legal 500, as well as Lawdragon 3000’s Leading Lawyers in America list and Lawdragon’s 500 Dealmakers in America 2007 list.

John has served in a variety of management roles in the firm, most recently as co-head of the firm’s corporate area and as a member of the Management Committee. He also co-heads the firm’s initiative in financial services M&A. Before joining the firm, John practiced as an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York.