JOHN KUSTER is a first chair trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing clients faced with high-stakes commercial litigation and disputes matters in federal and state courts, as well as arbitrations. His clients include some of the largest financial institutions, real estate investment companies, and private equity firms, as well as manufacturers, energy companies, and sports and entertainment entities, in the United States and throughout the world. He has successfully represented clients in high-profile “bet the company” cases in federal and state courts in New York, Delaware, and throughout the country. His successful and diverse commercial litigation and disputes practice enables him to be a senior adviser and crisis manager to clients before disputes arise or lawsuits are filed to ensure clients can put themselves in the best possible position for a successful outcome. John partners closely with his clients throughout matters to ensure they are informed and participating in key decision-making.
John also represents parties in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, including a wide array of adversary proceedings, and contested matters. He clients include lenders which are managing distressed debt situations, both in court and out, advising them on remedies and, where necessary, in litigating claims to maximize recoveries for his clients. John is one of the firm’s leading litigators in real estate disputes, representing large lenders in pursuing complex remedies (both judicial and non-judicial foreclosures), as well as in partnership and intercreditor disputes, as well as similar matters involving all aspects of commercial real estate.
His success has led to his designation as one of the global co-leaders of the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Disputes practice.
Strong leadership has earned John recognition in the Legal 500 within the category Litigation: White-Collar Criminal Defense. John serves as a national co-chair of Sidley’s Recruiting of Associates Committee.