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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Elsa Kilback

Feb 03, 2026

Top notch experts in New York - John R. Ashmead is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

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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Camille Sauer

Feb 03, 2026

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

Super helpful and professional staff at John R. Ashmead's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support and legal ex...

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Doris Kulas

Feb 03, 2026

John R. Ashmead did a great job handling my complex Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law case from start to finish

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but John R. Ashmead in New York is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, responsive...

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Juan Fadel-Bogisich

Feb 03, 2026

John R. Ashmead did a great job handling my complex Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law case from start to finish

Solid experience overall with the law firm of John R. Ashmead. They know Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful...

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Ray Anderson

Feb 03, 2026

Solid work and professional service from John R. Ashmead in New York for New York residents

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...