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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Pauline Strosin

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

I've already told all my friends and family about John R. Ashmead. If you need Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law help in New York, they're the ones to see witho...

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Enrique Lang

Feb 03, 2026

Simply amazing representation from John R. Ashmead's office during my recent legal matter

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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Olive Hudson-Abbott

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

I've already told all my friends and family about John R. Ashmead. If you need Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law help in New York, they're the ones to see witho...

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Kendra Torp

Feb 03, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at John R. Ashmead's legal practice

I've worked with a few lawyers in New York over the years, but John R. Ashmead stands out for their honesty and thoroughness. They were clear about the process and kept me updated at all times. I felt...

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Mack Beahan

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...