John P. Boelter has joined the Chicago office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder in the Corporate and Securities practice. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner with Mayer Brown.

Boelter will continue to focus his practice on corporate matters. He represents purchasers and sellers of domestic, foreign and multinational businesses in complex public and private mergers, stock and asset acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, strategic alliances, venture capital and other private equity investments, financings, recapitalizations and reorganizations. Boelter also has substantial experience with international transactions, focusing on Europe, Asia and South America.

“John is a terrific and accomplished transactional lawyer who is committed to bringing his clients exceptional service and sophisticated guidance. We believe he will be a perfect fit at Greenberg Traurig, and we are delighted to welcome him to the firm,” said Peter H. Lieberman, deputy chair of the Global Corporate & Securities Practice. “John is yet another example of the high caliber talent we are bringing to Greenberg Traurig as we continue to strategically build our Corporate Practice, both in Chicago and throughout the firm.”