A former securities and M&A attorney at Shearman & Sterling and leveraged finance banker at Citigroup, John has spent nearly 30 years structuring, restructuring and closing complex transactions.
John has led or advised on more than $3 billion in capital projects across hospitality, gaming, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and real estate.
He works with executive teams, family offices, sovereign stakeholders, and private companies on transactions involving large-scale project development, institutional capital structuring, startup financings, and complex restructurings. His work has influenced legislation and regulatory frameworks in multiple states, and he has played key roles in workouts, bankruptcy processes, and capital execution in heavily regulated industries.
Fluent in Spanish and globally experienced, John brings legal precision, capital markets expertise, and operational judgment to every engagement. He is based in Dallas, Texas.