John Michael Knapke
Partner, Asset Management
John M. Knapke is a partner in the Asset Management Department in New York. John’s practice focuses on private investment funds. In the area of fund formation, he has assisted sponsors with the formation of closed-end domestic and international funds, including funds focused on growth equity, distressed debt, energy, mezzanine and real estate investments. In addition to his sponsor-side work, John also regularly advises investors in connection with primary and secondary investments.
Experience
- Representation of Monarch Alternative Capital LP on the formation of Monarch Capital Partners VI, a credit fund totaling $4.7 billion.
- Representation of Gainline Capital Partners in the closing of its second private equity fund.
Credentials
Education
Cornell Law School, J.D., 2010 Ohio State University, B.A., 2007