John Hart is a Senior Partner and co-head of the Corporate and M&A practice at York Hart & Lane. With over 25 years of experience, he has advised on some of the most significant cross-border transactions in the technology, finance, and energy sectors.
John regularly advises public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder activism, and general corporate governance matters. He is known for his ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions and deliver pragmatic, commercially-focused solutions.
He has been consistently recognized by Chambers Global and Legal 500 as a leading practitioner in corporate M&A, and was named one of the "Top 10 M&A Lawyers in North America" by Global Legal Awards in 2023.
Experience
Education
- J.D.Harvard Law Schoolmagna cum laude
- B.A.Yale UniversityPhi Beta Kappa
Prior experience
- Co-head of Corporate Practice, 2015–2020
- Secondment to London office, 2008–2010
Qualifications and admissions
- State of New York
- State of Massachusetts
Languages
- English
- French