John Wei

John Wei handles a broad range of US federal tax matters. He regularly represents banks, asset managers, and issuers with respect to the structuring of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), REMICs, asset backed securitizations, rated feeders, preferred equity structures and other structured finance transactions and lenders and borrowers in the negotiation of financing transactions. John advises fund sponsors, investment advisors, and investors on a wide range of structures and asset classes, including direct lending, structured credit, private equity, and real estate. John also works with both purchasers and sellers in the structuring of domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. 

John has been recognized by both Chambers USA and The Legal 500 United States. Client comments include:

• "John combines technical excellence, commercial acumen and standout client service." (Chambers USA, 2026)
• "John is very knowledgeable, practical and solution-based." (Chambers USA, 2026)
• "[John] is diligent, thorough, and hardworking, as well as technically strong. He is very easy to work with, personable, and calm under pressure. He is solution-oriented and always tries to be as helpful as possible." (Legal 500, 2026)
• "John Wei is our go-to person for anything tax-related. He is thoughtful, very smart, and an expert in his field. What we greatly appreciate is that he knows how to explain complicated tax matters according to his audience. He is always responsive and available when we need his advice. He is very pleasant and personable." (Legal 500, 2026)