LAWYER PROFILE

David Johnson

UK 2026

Slaughter and May

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Slaughter and May

UK

Practice Areas

Capital Markets

Corporate and M&A

Healthcare, Pharma and Life Sciences

Career

David heads one of the firm’s corporate groups and has over 25 years’ experience advising on a wide range of corporate transactions, commercial agreements and governance matters. He has particular expertise in public and private M&A transactions, joint ventures and equity financings. David acts for a number of listed companies, including BAT, BHP, Cineworld, GSK, IAG, Marston’s, SEGRO and The Restaurant Group.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above - London (Firms)

Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

David Johnson leverages years of experience working in corporate finance into an excellent transactional advisory practice. He is sought after for his counsel on high-end public and private M&A and joint ventures.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David is very strong and responsive.
Corporate/M&A: £800 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is extremely experienced and he provides excellent client service and support.
Corporate/M&A: £800 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David's client service is excellent and he has commercial acumen.
Corporate/M&A: £800 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is very decisive when he gives advice. You can phone him and he recommends something with the answer.
Corporate/M&A: £800 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession