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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Ida Botsford

Feb 03, 2026

Many thanks to John R. Ashmead for the hard work and dedication to my legal matter

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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Vickie Mosciski

Feb 03, 2026

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

If you need a Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law lawyer, John R. Ashmead is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and alw...

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Shawn Wehner

Feb 03, 2026

Outstanding experience with John R. Ashmead in New York - truly the best legal team

Short and sweet: John R. Ashmead is the real deal and a true professional in the field of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. If you're in New York and need help...

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Curtis Reinger

Feb 03, 2026

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

Best lawyer for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law in New York. Period. I've seen others, but John R. Ashmead is on another level. They truly care about their cl...

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Alexis Deckow

Feb 03, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of John R. Ashmead and staff

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in New York, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. John R. Ashmead is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They real...