Atty. John R. Luze

Atty. John R. Luze

Jack Luze is a restructuring partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s. Jack advises companies, ad hoc committees, private equity firms, and other investors with respect to public, private, and portfolio companies in financial distress, including liability management transactions, financings, divestitures and acquisitions, and in and out-of-court restructurings.

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About John R. Luze at a glance

John R. Luze is a bankruptcy attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jack Luze is a restructuring partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s
  • Jack advises companies, ad hoc committees, private equity firms, and other investors with respect to public, private, and portfolio companies in financial distress, including liability management transactions, financings, divestitures and acquisitions, and in and out-of-court restructurings
  • Jack also advises boards of directors and senior management of distressed companies regarding fiduciary duties and corporate governance
  • Jack has been recognized by the International Insolvency Institute as part of Class X for the NextGen Leadership Program

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Luze's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. Luze handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Frequently Asked

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Where is John R. Luze's law office located?
John R. Luze's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Luze handle?
John R. Luze focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did John R. Luze go to law school?
John R. Luze earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
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What awards or recognition has John R. Luze received?
John R. Luze's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

Education

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 2013

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026

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