Bio

When companies face complicated problems with many moving parts or adverse stakeholders, or require bespoke commercial arrangements, John Algie connects the invisible dots and creates a path forward through the obstacles. With hands-on experience in the business world including as the president of a professional sports team, John understands the practical realities that drive c-suite decision-making. John works with clients of all sizes in a variety of industries, and at every stage of the life cycle, efficiently learning the client’s business and goals to deliver practical advice. Privately held issuers, investors, acquirers and target companies turn to John for counsel on domestic and cross-border transactions as well as minority and majority investments. He advises entertainment, media, professional sports, marketing and technology companies on day-to-day commercial transactions and serves in a general counselling role. Clients rely on his ability to collaborate with their business teams to deliver legal services that respect internal processes and streamline the work. John is adept at uncovering the true motivations on each side of a transaction to find an agreement that satisfies all parties. He gets to the heart of the deal, understanding what drives value for the client, seeing the potential pitfalls and never losing sight of the big picture when negotiating to achieve the most advantageous outcomes for today and tomorrow.