John Morgan is a dedicated attorney whose client-centered approach is shaped by extensive experience in both private practice and corporate legal departments. With a career that spans in-house counsel roles at a publicly traded energy company and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity work at nationally recognized law firms such as Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, John offers clients a unique and strategic perspective on business challenges. His experience includes counseling of corporate, private equity sponsor and portfolio company clients through complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures, as well as operational contracting and general corporate matters.
John has led cross-border transactions, managed deal teams, and directed negotiations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. In his in-house role, John counseled executive leadership through its first transformational M&A transaction, as well as on day-to-day corporate governance, contract negotiations, and risk management matters. Clients appreciate John's ability to listen, develop practical solutions, and translate legal strategy into actionable steps, whether pursuing growth, restructuring, or resolving commercial disputes. Combining legal acumen with a deep understanding of business needs, John empowers clients to achieve their goals, making him a valued ally for organizations navigating today’s evolving business environment.