John Mcgowan Bio

Clients turn to John McGowan for his ability to structure and negotiate high-stakes corporate transactions with efficiency and precision. As a partner in Haynes Boone’s Corporate Practice Group, he brings more than 20 years of experience guiding private equity funds, publicly traded companies and emerging businesses through complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and securities offerings. His pragmatic approach and deep industry knowledge help clients execute strategic growth initiatives while managing risk and maximizing value. John has advised on market-shaping deals for global brands across a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, automotive, energy, waste management and specialized services. From high-profile acquisitions in the consumer goods sector to private equity-backed expansions in environmental and industrial services, he delivers results-driven counsel tailored to each client’s business objectives. Before practicing law, John developed a strong financial and strategic foundation as a consultant with Arthur Andersen and an analyst at Goldman Sachs’ real estate subsidiary. He also worked in corporate banking at Texas Capital Bank, specializing in underwriting corporate and real estate loans. This business background gives him a unique perspective on the intersection of law and finance, allowing him to provide clients with practical, business-focused solutions.