Johnson has two decades of experience working with clients to solve their competition law issues in the UK, European Union and around the world. He advises clients in all areas of UK and EU competition law, including UK, EU and multi-jurisdictional merger control, foreign investment review, joint ventures, cartels, abuse of dominance, distribution agreements, and other commercial relationships.
Johnson regularly represents clients across a range of sectors, including energy and heavy industry, financial services, life sciences and technology, on competition matters before the European Commission and UK Competition and Markets Authority and has provided competition law advice in relation to more than 100 jurisdictions around the world.
Mike Lowell, global chair of Reed Smiths’ Global Regulatory Enforcement Group, commented: “Paul is a standout name in the market with a wealth of experience. His arrival deepens our bench strength in Europe and complements existing capabilities while enhancing our ability to continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients.”
Brigid North, Reed Smith’s London office managing partner said: “We’re delighted to welcome Paul to the firm. He is a highly experienced partner with a strong practice and several client synergies that will help to accelerate the growth of the London office.”
Johnson: “Reed Smith has a leading antitrust practice and an enviable global platform. The firm has been in growth mode for the last couple of years, combined with its collaborative culture and innovative approach to client service delivery, it is an exciting time to be joining.”
Johnson joins from Mogan Lewis where he was partner in its London office. He was previously partner at Baker McKenzie where we worked in both its London and Brussels offices.
Reed Smith has a full-spectrum competition practice with approximately 30 experienced antitrust attorneys in the United States, Europe and Asia. The group helps clients to minimise their competition and antitrust risk through proactive compliance, to keep their deals moving with effective merger control support, and defend them in investigations, litigation, and class actions. The firm is ranked in Global Competition Review’s listing of the world’s top competition practices and ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for its US and European competition practices.
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