LAWYER PROFILE

Merritt Johnson

Global 2026

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

USA

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Global

Practice Areas

Merritt Johnson is a partner in Weil’s Capital Markets practice, where he focuses on high-yield and investment grade debt offerings, initial public offerings, secondary equity offerings, leveraged buy-outs, and liability management transactions. He has worked on transactions in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, mining and metals, oil and gas, media and telecommunications, consumer retail products, technology, and general industrials. Clients include Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, Goldman Sachs, and corporate issuers.

Personal

Duke University (B.A., 2002); Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2006).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States - USA

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Merritt Johnson tackles a wide range of capital markets issues, with strength in both debt and equity offerings.

View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Merritt is great, he has been some shot in the arm. He worked with a ton of energy and a lot of enthusiasm. He is experienced, super friendly and easy to deal with.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide
Clients love him; he was awesome and had a lot of energy.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide
Merritt is a fantastic lawyer. He is incredibly helpful with establishing connectivity with their partners.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (52)

China

Chris Welty
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
View profile
Henry Ong
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
View profile
Peng Yu
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
View profile
Chris Welty
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
View profile