John Conte has a diverse background in contentious special situations disputes and cross-border insolvency matters. John regularly represents companies, distressed debt funds, financial institutions, foreign liquidators, high net worth individuals, and other stakeholders in chapter 11 and chapter 15 proceedings and other civil cases in state and federal court. John has successfully litigated high-stakes disputes concerning liability management transactions, contested M&A deals, and novel cross-border insolvency issues. John also advises funds on investments related to distressed and special situations across jurisdictions, particularly where recoveries are driven by litigation outcomes, and develops global claims monetization and dilution strategies for clients arising from distressed or defaulted debt and unpaid judgments.

Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr. Conte practiced in the business restructuring groups at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Conte served as an infantry officer in the United States Army where he was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.