Overview
John Stapleton represents clients in domestic and international corporate and securities transactions. He regularly advises issuers and underwriters in a variety of public and private securities transactions, including initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, debt offerings, and special purpose acquisition company transactions. His clients operate businesses in a variety of industries, primarily including healthcare, medical technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, blockchain and crypto assets, and security technology, among others.
John lived for six years in Japan and is a leading capital markets attorney in cross-border Japanese legal matters. He has extensive experience representing Japanese and U.S. companies in a variety of cross-border corporate and capital markets transactions.
John lived for six years in Japan and is a leading capital markets attorney in cross-border Japanese legal matters. He has extensive experience representing Japanese and U.S. companies in a variety of cross-border corporate and capital markets transactions.
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D.
- St. John's University, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Languages
- Japanese
Recognition
- Recognized as a "Notable Practitioner" in M&A and Real Estate Finance by IFLR1000 (2023 and 2024)
- Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list in Real Estate Law (2023-2025)
- Named "Illinois Super Lawyer" Rising Star by Thomson Reuters (2020-2023)