Corporate Governance Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities / Capital Markets Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Greenville.
John M. Jennings
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
John M. Jennings is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law.
John M., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Overview
Greenville, South Carolina
- Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1997
- South Carolina, South Carolina
- North Carolina, North Carolina
- Illinois, Illinois
- Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions (which produces the Strategic Buyer/Public Target Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Points Study) - Section of Business Law, M&A Market Trends Subcommittee
- Illinois State Bar Association -
- South Carolina Bar - Corporate, Banking & Securities Law Section Council
Greenville, South Carolina
- South Carolina, South Carolina
- North Carolina, North Carolina
- Illinois, Illinois
- Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions (which produces the Strategic Buyer/Public Target Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Points Study) - Section of Business Law, M&A Market Trends Subcommittee
- Illinois State Bar Association -
- South Carolina Bar - Corporate, Banking & Securities Law Section Council
- Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1997
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Corporate Governance Law, Greenville (2026)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Greenville (2024)
- Corporate Governance Law, Greenville (2023)
- Corporate Governance Law, Greenville (2021)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Greenville (2021)
- Corporate Governance Law, Greenville (2017)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Greenville (2016)
- Securities / Capital Markets Law, Greenville (2016)
- Corporate Governance Law, Greenville (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Corporate Governance Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Special Focus:
- Banking
- Capital Markets
- Corporate
- Corporate Compliance
- Corporate Governance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Awards:
- Greenville Business Magazine's "Legal Elite of the Upstate," Banking and Finance (2012-2017)
- The Best Lawyers in America® Greenville Lawyer of the Year Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets Law (2016)
- The Best Lawyers in America® Greenville Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Governance Law (2014, 2017)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions (2011-2018)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Securities/Capital Markets Law (2009-2018)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2011-2017, Corporate M&A; Corporate M&A: Banking and Finance)
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