John Munnis Bio

John draws from his extensive experience to provide counsel in financing transactions, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. He is committed to protecting clients' interests and ensuring the successful execution of transactions. John is a member of the firm’s Financial Services, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. He specializes in corporate and commercial lending, with a focus on asset-based, syndicated, secured, mezzanine and subordinated debt, both domestic and cross-border. John negotiates and structures various corporate transactions, including public and private securities offerings, corporate acquisitions, reorganizations and joint ventures. He also provides guidance on securities regulatory reporting and compliance. John is a sought-after speaker on corporate finance, international risk management and transactional matters. Prior to joining Aird & Berlis, John practised law at leading domestic and international law firms. He played a key role in several multi-billion dollar debt restructurings during the 2008 global financial crisis.