John R. Luze

John R. Luze

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized Since Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021

About John

Jack Luze is a restructuring partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s. Jack advises companies, ad hoc committees, private equity firms, and other investors with respect to public, private, and portfolio companies in financial distress, including liability management transactions, financings, divestitures and acquisitions, and in and out-of-court restructurings. Jack also advises boards of directors and senior management of distressed companies regarding fiduciary duties and corporate governance. Jack has been recognized by the International Insolvency Institute as part of Class X for the NextGen Leadership Program.

Jack Luze is a restructuring partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s. Jack advises companies, ad hoc committees, private equity firms, and other investors with respect to public, private, and portfolio companies in financial distress, including liability management transactions, financings, divestitures and acquisitions, and in and out-of-court restructurings. Jack also advises boards of directors and senior management of distressed companies regarding fiduciary duties and corporate governance. Jack has been recognized by the International Insolvency Institute as part of Class X for the NextGen Leadership Program.

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Mei Lin Zhang

Jan 04, 2026

Strategic Vision That Transformed Our Liability Management

When our energy company needed to restructure $500M in debt, Jack developed a comprehensive strategy that addressed both immediate liquidity concerns and long-term viability. His creative approach to...

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Lakshmi Patel

Jan 04, 2026

Exceptional Advisor for Distressed Company Governance

As a board member of a publicly-traded company facing insolvency, I relied on Jack's guidance regarding fiduciary duties and corporate governance. He educated our entire board on complex restructuring...