Banking and Finance Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities / Capital Markets Law
John D. Werner
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
John Werner is the Managing Partner of Fishman Haygood. John works in the firm’s Business Section, primarily on financings, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and general corporate advice.
In private equity, John represents Black Bay Energy Capital, Jefferson Capital Partners, and Enhanced Capital Partners in their investments in various portfolio companies. He also represents numerous private equity funded portfolio companies in their ongoing corporate needs. In addition, John represents several family offices in regard to their investments in private companies.
John recently was selected to the 2024 edition of the New Orleans 500, an annual publication of Biz New Orleans magazine. The list “profiles the business leaders who are driving the greater New Orleans economy today and making decisions that will shape the region’s future.”
Overview
- English
- Tulane University, graduated 1994
- Duke University, graduated 1988
- Louisiana Bakers Association - Member
- United States District Court
- English
- Louisiana Bakers Association - Member
- Tulane University, graduated 1994
- Duke University, graduated 1988
- United States District Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Awards:
- Listed in Chambers USA
- Listed in America's Leading Lawyers for Business since 2005
- Listed in Best Lawyers since 2013
News & Media
Case History
Transactions
- State of Louisiana Representation
Continuing representation of the State of Louisiana in financing the mixed use commercial projects. Recent transactions include: the financing of a fresh food grocer in New Orleans, the development of a hospital in St. Bernard Parish, the development of a nursing and assisted living facility in New Orleans, the development of a charter school facility in Federal City, Louisiana, the redevelopment of a live performance venue in New Orleans, and the construction of the Campaigns Pavilion at the National World War II Museum.
- New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Representation
Continuing representation of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) as lender in new markets tax credits financings in which NORAloans city, state and federal grant funds into the tax credit structure. Recent transactions include the development of a commercial property including a Whole Foods Market, non-profit development company, and the construction of 28,000 square feet of commercial space to be occupied by a community health clinic, a social innovation workshop and other commercial tenants.
- $400 Million Transaction for Oil and Gas Company
$400 Million private equity based capital raising transaction for oil and gas exploration and production company
- $29 Million Sale/Leaseback for Software Company
$29 Million sale and leaseback of certain software assets to a publicly traded software company
- Rehabilitation of Properties using Tax Credits
Continuing representation of regional bank financing of the redevelopment of a scattered site low income housing project and rehabilitation of multiple residential properties using low income housing and historic tax credits.
- Mezzanine Lender Representation
Continuing representation of mezzanine lender takings equity interest and providing subordinated debt to middle market companies
- Representation of Investment Firm Investing in Louisiana
Representation of investment firm investing in Louisiana state certified capital companies (CAPCOs).
- Fund Investing
Continuing representation of fund investing in accounts receivable participations.
- New Markets Tax Credits Financings
Continuing representation of allocatees of new markets tax credits from the U.S. Treasury Department to finance businesses located in low-income communities nationwide
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