John R. Ashmead

John R. Ashmead

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2020

About John

John Ashmead heads Seward & Kissel’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group. John is a recognized expert in insolvency and distressed situations. His experience spans workouts, chapter 11, liquidations and foreign insolvency proceedings, where he represents trustees, agents, lenders, bondholders and other creditors, borrowers, equity holders, acquirers, members of and formal and informal creditor committees, and directors. In addition to restructurings, his engagements include bankruptcy litigation, private equity and strategic investments, acquisitions, plan sponsorship, and structured finance transactions.

John Ashmead heads Seward & Kissel’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group. John is a recognized expert in insolvency and distressed situations. His experience spans workouts, chapter 11, liquidations and foreign insolvency proceedings, where he represents trustees, agents, lenders, bondholders and other creditors, borrowers, equity holders, acquirers, members of and formal and informal creditor committees, and directors. In addition to restructurings, his engagements include bankruptcy litigation, private equity and strategic investments, acquisitions, plan sponsorship, and structured finance transactions.

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Reviews

4.4 / 5

30 Reviews

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Melissa Nicolas

Feb 03, 2026

The absolute best in New York for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to John R. Ashmead. They helped me out big time with my Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganizatio...

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Glenn Beahan

Feb 03, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at John R. Ashmead in New York - they are amazing

John R. Ashmead is fantastic and very professional. Don't hesitate to hire them if you're in New York and need help. They really know their stuff and will go the extra mile to make sure you're taken c...

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Clarence Bogisich

Feb 03, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from John R. Ashmead

Really glad I found John R. Ashmead for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you're in N...

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Cornelius Ratke

Feb 03, 2026

So glad I called John R. Ashmead to handle my Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law case in New York

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to John R. Ashmead and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without their c...

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Molly Bahringer

Feb 03, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from John R. Ashmead

John R. Ashmead is fantastic and very professional. Don't hesitate to hire them if you're in New York and need help. They really know their stuff and will go the extra mile to make sure you're taken c...