About
John F. Wingerter advises private equity sponsors and corporate buyers on mergers and leveraged buyouts. He also assists clients with dispositions of businesses. He is a member of the Private Equity Transactions practice group in the Pittsburgh office of K&L Gates LLP. He has guided numerous middle market transactions through planning, structuring, and documentation. He also handles negotiation, the closing, and later integration. He previously was a shareholder and corporate M&A liaison at a U.S.-based international law firm in Pittsburgh. He earned his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2005. He advises United States clients and clients around the world on domestic and multinational transactions.
Who is a good fit for John F. Wingerter
- Private equity sponsors arranging a leveraged buyout.
- Corporate buyers pursuing a domestic or multinational merger.
- Owners completing a disposition of a business.
- Clients who want counsel from the first plan through integration after closing.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Notre Dame, B.A., 2001
- University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2005
- Bar admissions
- Pennsylvania
Recognition
- Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Recommended Lawyer for Private Equity Buyouts: Middle-Market (Up to $500m), 2024, 2026
- Winner of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Award by The M&A Advisor
- Strategic/Corporate Acquisition of the Year Award in 2015 from The M&A Advisor
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional