John C. Gentile

John C. Gentile

Partner

Wilmington

T 302.442.7071

New York

T 646.593.7050

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Overview

John Gentile is a partner in Benesch’s Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice Group, where he represents debtors, creditors, lenders and other stakeholders in complex financial restructurings, distressed transactions and bankruptcy proceedings. He advises clients across a wide range of industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, retail and technology, providing strategic guidance in both in-court and out-of-court restructurings.

In addition to his restructuring practice, John maintains a robust practice in complex commercial litigation and real estate matters, allowing him to deliver comprehensive counsel to clients navigating financial and legal challenges. He has experience with restructurings, asset sales and workouts, and he litigates commercial disputes involving contract claims, business torts, fraudulent transfer and preference actions, as well as other insolvency-related issues.

John’s real estate practice includes representing lenders, owners, developers and investors in disputes and transactions at the intersection of financial distress and property interests. By combining his restructuring knowledge with litigation and real estate experience, John brings a multidisciplinary perspective to solving complex problems. Clients value his practical, results-driven approach and his ability to preserve value, protect their interests and achieve successful outcomes in highly complex, time-sensitive matters.

What I Do

Bankruptcy Litigation
Bankruptcy Reorganizations
Restructuring & Bankruptcy
Transportation & Logistics

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Experience

Representation of bidder in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware supervised sale of the shares of PDV Holding, Inc., the parent company of CITGO Petroleum, one of the largest refiners, transporters, and marketers of motor fuels, petrochemicals, and other industrial products in the United States.

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Defended a Texas corporation in corporate governance litigation brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

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Represented a multinational logistics company in litigation in multiple federal court districts, achieving a favorable settlement after two mediations.

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Representation of a premier engineering firm in litigation in Michigan and Florida state courts.
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Representation of a growth equity investment firm focused on certain environmental technologies in a contract dispute in New York state court.
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Representation of a publicly traded electronics company in a commercial dispute in Delaware Superior Court.
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Litigation counsel to an international transportation company in all bankruptcy and commercial related matters.
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Representation of a New York-based investment firm in a lawsuit involving issues of corporate governance and breach of fiduciary duties.
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Representation of a petitioner-member seeking dissolution of a limited liability company in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

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Representation of a senior secured lender in litigation in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, resulting in the sale of a mixed-use property to a third party and satisfaction of an approximately $5 million loan.

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Representation of a senior secured lender in Pennsylvania and New York state court litigation against a borrower and guarantors, resulting in the sale of collateral to a third party and full satisfaction of the loan.

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Representation of a special servicer in litigation and in the refinancing of an approximately $25 million loan secured by a real estate portfolio in Philadelphia and Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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Representation of a senior secured lender in litigation before state and federal courts in Delaware, as well as in the refinancing of approximately $55 million in loans secured by multiple assets located in New Castle County, Delaware.

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Representation of a senior secured lender in the litigation and foreclosure of a significant historical property in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania involving more than $100 million in loans.
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Representation of a senior secured lender in the receivership and litigation of approximately $30 million in loans secured by multiple affordable housing assets in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Representation of a $100M+ revenue transportation company in an out-of-court restructuring involving multiple lenders.
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Representation of DIP lenders in IMG Holdings, Inc. and Planta, Inc.
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Represented individual plaintiff in corporate governance lawsuit in Delaware Court of Chancery involving Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.

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Counsel to committee members in Artistic Holiday Designs, Inc., Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc., Rubio’s Restaurants and NextSport, Inc.

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Creditor representations in Powin, Crédito Real, JoAnn Stores, Invacare Corporation, Exide Technologies, Briggs & Stratton and Global Eagle Entertainment.
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Counsel to landlords in JoAnn Stores, Rite Aid, Ascena, JC Penney, Tailored Brands, Stein Mart, 24 Hour Fitness, Forever 21 and GNC.
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Representation of Chapter 11 debtors, including Reverse Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc., GenCanna Global USA, Inc., and ArtVan Furniture, LLC.

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Represented limited liability company before state department of revenue board and alleged corporate and franchise tax balances were eliminated.

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Represented national corporation against breach of contract and related claims brought in Delaware Superior Court and settled for less than 25% of amount demanded.

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Representation of creditors’ committees, including Yellow Corporation, Peer Street, Inc., Ruby Pipeline, L.L.C., Alto Maipo SPA, et al., SC SJ Holdings Inc., et al., The Hertz Corporation, et al., and Dura Automotive Systems, LLC.
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Successfully obtained a settlement for preference defendant for less than 1% of multi-million dollar demand in the Charlotte Russe Bankruptcy in Delaware.

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Counsel to transportation broker defendant in breach of contract action in Ohio.

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Counsel to national maritime transportation company in breach of contract actions in New York and Delaware.

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Counsel to national landlord plaintiff in preliminary injunction in Delaware Court of Chancery.

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Counsel to various national transportation companies in breach of contract actions in California, Delaware, New Jersey, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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Credentials

Education

Widener University Delaware Law School, 2015, J.D.
  • Articles Editor, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Vol. 40
  • cum laude
Lafayette College, 2012, B.A.
  • Government and Law; Minor – English

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Delaware
Pennsylvania
New York
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

More

  • Member, Delaware State Bar Association
  • Member, Richard S. Rodney Inn of Court-Delaware
  • Member, Delaware Bankruptcy Inn of Court
  • Guardian ad litem, Delaware Office of the Child Advocate
  • Malvern Prep Alumni Association
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Litigation – Bankruptcy, 2022-2026
  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2023-2026
  • Selected for 2023 NextGen Program of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges