John is a partner in Varnum's corporate practice. Over the course of his career, he has advised on dozens of complex transactions whose aggregate value totals more than $10 billion. John has extensive experience in deals involving the automotive, manufacturing, technology, retail and health care industries, with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, real estate and join venture transactions. John's diverse practice includes both company-side representation, public and private, as well as private equity groups in connections with all stages of complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations and restructurings.

In addition, John advises clients on general internal corporate matters, including shareholder agreements, corporate governance, equity incentive plans and investor relations. John also acts as general outside counsel to a number of corporate clients, providing advice and assistance in connection with general contract matters concerning vendors, suppliers, customers, licensors and other day-to-day business transactions.