John P. Schreiner
Partner; Chicago Office Managing Partner, Attorney at Ashurst Perkins Coie
About
John P. Schreiner represents companies in acquisitions, divestitures, and private equity financings. He assists venture capital-backed and private equity-backed businesses, plus multigenerational family-owned enterprises and closely held organizations. He focuses on manufacturers and distributors in food and beverage, and on outdoor retailers and manufacturers. He also counsels biotechnology companies, medical product and device firms, and mobile and web-based service providers. He advises private and public companies on corporate governance and commercial contracts in those deals. Schreiner earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2005. He was a 2019 finalist for Dealmaker of the Year and Food & Beverage Dealmaker of the Year. As Chicago office managing partner, he represents established and emerging companies in their mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Who is a good fit for John P. Schreiner
- Owners of multigenerational family-owned enterprises preparing to sell the company.
- Closely held organizations planning an acquisition or a divestiture.
- Owners of food and beverage manufacturers considering a divestiture.
- Mobile and web-based service providers planning a sale.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2005
- Illinois Wesleyan University, B.A. in Political Science, 2002
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- Finalist in “Dealmaker of the Year” and “Food & Beverage Dealmaker of the Year” categories, The Deal Awards: Middle Market, 2019
- Listed in Chicago Lawyer and Illinois Daily Law Bulletin, “ 40 under Forty” Illinois Attorneys to Watch, 2019
- Chicago Volunteer Legal Services' Honor Roll, 2021
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional