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John Geager is part of the firm’s Global Transportation Finance team and advises financial institutions, funds, joint ventures, operators, managers, lessors and companies in the aviation, shipping, equipment and energy sectors on maritime, aircraft, equipment, and general corporate finance.

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He helps clients execute complex domestic and cross-border transactions involving financing structures established across multiple jurisdictions and asset deployed globally, to support fleet growth, manage capital needs, and strengthen corporate structures.

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John handles all aspects of aircraft, equipment and vessel financings and refinancings, representing both lenders and borrowers. He navigates secured lending, aviation pre-delivery payment financings, securitizations, leasing and chartering, capital markets, offshore structures, and corporate governance and restructuring matters, regularly providing guidance across U.S., Marshall Islands, Liberian, and Vanuatu law to keep deals moving and compliant across jurisdictions.

John also brings prior experience supporting federal judicial chambers and engaging in international legal work, which strengthens his strategic approach to cross-border maritime transactions.

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John H. Geager

John H. Geager

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76 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers® in America

Vedder Price Participates in NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony in Recognition of Marine Money Deal of the Year Award

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025

Vedder Price Wins Marine Money “Securitization Deal of the Year” Award

Vedder Price Advises Maritime Partners LLC in 750M Warehouse Financing Transaction

Vedder Price Represents ABL Aviation and Swissport International AG in EUR170 Million Ground Support Equipment Financing Transaction

77 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers® in America

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2024

John H. Geager

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Recognition

Insights & Events

76 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers® in America

Vedder Price Participates in NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony in Recognition of Marine Money Deal of the Year Award

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025

Vedder Price Wins Marine Money “Securitization Deal of the Year” Award

Vedder Price Advises Maritime Partners LLC in 750M Warehouse Financing Transaction

Vedder Price Represents ABL Aviation and Swissport International AG in EUR170 Million Ground Support Equipment Financing Transaction

77 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers® in America

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2024

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