Mr. Allison is a partner in the Charlotte office and represents clients in a variety of complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. As the operations of his clients have spread overseas, he has also been involved in international projects. Mr. Allison has experience handling international matters in over 30 foreign countries that involved issues relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.S. export control laws, antiboycott laws, bank guarantees, international treaties and conventions, Incoterms, dealer protection laws, currency exchange controls, and other matters impacting cross-border transactions.
Lawyer Profile

John D. Allison
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Recognized Since:2008
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Recognized in:Corporate LawInternational Trade and Finance Law...
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Website:
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Location:Hearst Tower, 47th Floor214 North Tryon StreetCharlotte, NC 28202
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Davidson College, BA
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- International Trade and Finance Law, Charlotte (2020)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Charlotte (2018)
- International Trade and Finance Law, Charlotte (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Corporate Law
- International Trade and Finance Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Project Finance Law
Lawyer Client Comments
"John Allison has a deep and broad expertise. He is confident enough to admit what he doesn't know and will access others at K & L for matters that aren't in his wheel-house. Mr. Allison is available 24/7 and will run through walls for our firm. He is very detail oriented but at the same time very pragmatic in his approach. In addition, he is very efficient and cost effective."
Firm Details
K&L Gates LLP
http://www.klgates.com
Headquarters
K&L Gates Center
210 Sixth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2613
(412) 355.6500
45
Office Locations
in 17
Countries
Lawyer Case History
Other Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit